Final voyage?

Shed a tear comics fans. The Sea Dogs end their current voyage today in The Dandy. Hopefully the strip has been popular enough for a return voyage soon?

I have a new 6 part mini strip starting very soon in The Dandy so watch out for that!

Hooray for comics!

A bit too quiet!

Hi guys, sorry it's been a bit quiet on here recently. Basically I've been pitching a few ideas here and there and trying out a few new artistic mediums. Should have a couple of pieces finished to put up on here soon.

I'm trying out digital painting using my Wacom bamboo tablet, I'm really pleased with the results. I don't often paint, let alone digitally but it's something I've wanted to try for a while.

I returned to the hobby of painting war gaming miniatures after a break of probably 15 years! Blimey time flies. So loving that too. I hope to have some photos taken of some of my models to put on here.

The Dandy comic is being bombarded with ideas for silly comics, I'm hoping one will hit the target soon. If you have enjoyed either Daredevil Dad or Sea Dogs then please let the folks at the Dandy know, and who knows they may return. Here's some links:

Dandy website: dandy.com
Dandy facebook:TheDandyComic
Dandy twitter: @DandyComic

If you want to follow me on twitter hit @sjbeckettdesign

I've had two weeks with no paying work and going into a third! Things are getting a bit nerve wracking. But hey I've been in this position a few times before and things usually work themselves out. We have these quiet times for a reason. Sometimes it's good to reflect and maybe be pushed to step things up a gear, which is what I certainly intend to do. Before Daredevil Dad got picked up by the Dandy last year, I had never actually written a comic! I had drawn loads but always worked with a writing partner. I've now written 22 published comic strips and I think I've convinced myself I can write... a bit.

I just want to say I seriously urge you to support all your favourite artists. Buy the comics, make known your likes and dislikes and let the editors know. It really does make a difference.

I'd love to hear your comments. Cheers!

Come back with my sausages!

After a weeks holiday, Cap'n Yap and the crew of the Black Flea return to the pages of The Dandy and discover that it's just not good to come between a Yeti and his sausages!

This issue sees the return of Mr Meecher, the Uncool Teacher by Will Dawbarn and the debut of Tiny's Temper by Stu Munro.

Want to join the fun? A trip to the news agents with a quid fifty is all it takes... Enjoy!

Pirate O' The Year

It's Dandy day and this week Cap'n Yap is in the running for 'Pirate O' The Year.

Does he win? Pick up your copy to find out. It's another packed issue which features a star studded trip to Dandytown swimming baths for Harry and His Hippo! And the awesome talent of Karl Dixon brings us some more Hysterical History, this weeks lesson... TORTURE!

And watch out because in next weeks issue there's a Bear Behind! Courtesy of Stu Munro.

Artwork © DC Thomson & Co. Ltd.

Hand Over Your Sausages!

Poor old Cap'n Yap's tum is growling and to top it all, it's only fish on the menu. Bleeeurrgh!

Read this weeks Sea Dogs in The Dandy Out today.

And grumbling tums cause problems for Harry and His Hippo too!

It's a cracking issue for Wayne Thompson fans as we get a double page Bananaman adventure as our hero tries to catch criminal mastermind 'The Mouse'. And we get the first installment of 'Fu Schnicken the Kung Fu Chicken'. Bok bok!

Enjoy.

Pesky Pests!

In this weeks Dandy the crew of the Black Flea have a pest problem to contend with. I'm sure it will end well... don't you think?

There's lots to enjoy this issue with the continuing adventures of the worlds premier fruit based fighting force, Bananaman by the awesome talent of Wayne Thompson, and poor old George is feeling a bit flat but hey there's pizza!

Back to it's usual page count and cover price of £1.50 you can't go far wrong picking up a copy of the UK's longest running weekly comic.

Enjoy.

Aaarrff! Me Hearties!

All aboard the Black Flea for Dandy day!

Todays bumper issue sees the debut of my new series 'Sea Dogs', with a puzzle page chucked in too for good measure!

I'm having great fun doing this strip and rest assured it gets a lot sillier as the weeks go by.

This strip sees a different style for me, it's the first time I've done a funny animals comic and having done this I think it's a direction I'd like to explore further.

This issue also sees the return of 'Strictly come Laughing' winner 'Harry and His Hippo'.

and Jamie Smarts, 'Pre School Prime Minister'

Enjoy!