George vs Dragon try to cook dinner, which sounds simple until two sworn rivals are placed in charge of one kitchen, one recipe, and a rapidly shrinking supply…
Insights
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Carrotty Kid gets a pet rock, and the result is exactly the kind of small disaster that belongs in a classic comic strip. What begins as a harmless bit of…
A dragon can fill a page with fire, wings, claws, and ancient legend, yet its voice is what makes the creature memorable. Dialogue reveals whether the beast is…
Hand lettering gives a comic page a human pulse. The words become part of the drawing rather than neatly packaged text placed on top of it. A nervous whisper,…
Bad Grandad has always treated good manners as a personal attack, so opening a museum feels like the natural next step. In this comic caper, the exhibits are…
Boo is a tiny ghost with a very large capacity for mischief, confusion, and theatrical outrage. Give him an ordinary afternoon and he will turn it into a…
Andy Fanton’s George vs Dragon draws its energy from a wonderfully familiar fantasy setup: a brave-looking hero, a legendary creature, and a weapon that…
Andy Fanton’s Carrotty Kid belongs to the wonderfully chaotic corner of comics where an apparently ordinary child can defeat an impressive adult through nerve,…
A funny sound effect is a tiny piece of storytelling. It can turn a creaking door into a warning, make a pratfall feel catastrophic, or give a dragon the…
Comic Series & Characters
George vs Dragon
Boo!
Carrotty Kid
Bad Grandad
Stupid Barrio Brothers
Iykan Si-Yu
Harry and his Hippo
Unseen Dave
Explore the Site
Drawings
A gallery of cartoon and illustration work featuring characters from Andy's various comic series.
Writings
Blog posts, reviews, and prose covering comedy, books, and comics — including a review of Eric Morecambe's novel Mr. Lonely.
TV & Fant-O-Films
Television-related projects and the Fant-O-Films section, showcasing Andy's screen work.
Mini-Strips
Short comic strips including Stupid Barrio Brothers and Iykan Si-Yu, as seen in The Dandy.
Workshops
Information about cartooning, writing, and comedy workshops offered by Andy Fanton.
Blog
Thoughts on comics, comedy, books, and life as a cartoonist — written in a humorous, conversational style.
Why Andy Fanton?
Published in The Dandy
Multiple comic strips published in the iconic British comic, with up to three strips appearing in a single issue.
Free Comics for Kids
Several comic series available to read online, including George vs Dragon and Boo!.
Trusted Clients
Clients have included The Dandy and HarperCollins (The Friday Project).
Workshops Available
Offering workshops in cartooning, writing, and comedy for aspiring creators.
Featured Comics
George vs Dragon
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Publication | The Dandy |
| First series | Published in The Dandy, including a two-page festive special in the December 2010 Christmas issue (76 pages, £3.99) |
| Second series | Returned in The Dandy issue 3530, April 2011 |
| Format | Medieval mischief comic strip |
Other Comic Series
| Series | Description |
|---|---|
| Boo! | Another comic series by Andy Fanton, available to read online |
| Carrotty Kid | A comic series featured on the site |
| Bad Grandad | Appeared in The Dandy; featured in the 7 March 2012 issue alongside two other strips |
| Stupid Barrio Brothers | Mini-strip series — Barry Barrio becomes invincible |
| Iykan Si-Yu | Mini-strip series — the world's worst ninja, debuted 7 March 2012 in The Dandy |
| Harry and his Hippo | A comic series featured on the site |
| Unseen Dave | A comic series featured on the site |