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How to Draw Beano Workshop


The Beano is the longest running British children's comic magazine, published by DC Thomson. The comic first appeared on 30 July 1938, and was published weekly. In September 2009, The Beano's 3,500th issue was published. One of the best selling comics in British popular culture, along with The Dandy, the weekly circulation of The Beano in April 1950 was 1,974,072. The Beano is currently edited by John Anderson. Each issue is published on a Wednesday, with the issue date being that of the following Saturday. The Beano will strike 4,000 issues in the summer of 2019.

Current Beano Artist Nigel Parkinson will be running Workshops at Yorkshire Cosplay Con teaching you how to draw these iconic British characters. Plus you will be able to ask your questions on how to to get into the industry and tips to improve your skills.
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