Somewhere between a battered castle ledger and a failed comedy night sits the medieval joke book nobody read. Its pages are packed with cowardly knights, smug…
Insights
A strip cartoon needs an ink pen that can keep up with quick decisions. Every line has to describe a character, sell a joke, and survive scanning,…
Hands are small features with an enormous effect on a cartoon character’s performance. A curled fist can suggest stubbornness, while two open palms may…
Bad Grandad has a simple lesson plan: take a perfectly respectable piece of history, mix it with confident nonsense, and deliver the result as if he personally…
Blackjack rewards disciplined decisions more than dramatic wagers. For Dutch players exploring online casinos, understanding the rules, table limits, and house…
A Renaissance fair is already full of noise, costumes, handmade props, theatrical announcements, and people pretending not to be impressed by a juggling act.…
A castle, a dragon, and one deeply irritating argument about fire safety are enough to create a perfect comic setup. In George vs Dragon, the familiar medieval…
For Australian casino players, the appeal of a quick cashout is easy to understand. A polished games lobby matters, but so does the journey from a winning spin…
A modern supermarket is an ideal battlefield for Carrotty Kid: bright, crowded, over-organised, and packed with strange customs that would confuse anyone…
A ghost character has an immediate advantage: everyone wants to know what happened to them. That mystery creates interest, but mystery alone does not create…
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 |