@yourpalfanton.bsky.social
Writer and cartoonist, worked with the Beano, Dandy, Viz, Private Eye and BBC Radio.
Ahh, thank you! Glad you're enjoying it!
18.02.2026 21:10 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0I think Leo would have been all for the aurora borealis 😆
18.02.2026 13:53 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Thank you!
18.02.2026 13:52 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Oh that's easy to explain, you see... WAIT, WHAT'S THAT BEHIND YOU?
* Legs it *
Guess what? It's Beano Day! I've only written the Bash Street Kids for this issue, but it does include a steamed hams reference for all you Simpsons fans out there!
Script by me, art by Shannon Gallant! Out now!
In this week's Beano, there's a special Bash Street Kids strip for Children's Mental Health Week, all about finding your place. Plus more mischief from Minnie the Minx and Roger the Dodger
Scripts by me, art by Shannon Gallant, Laura Howell and Barrie Appleby. Out now!
Oh! Nice to see this pop up on iPlayer, I've been a fan for a while. It's the Australian version of a comedy quiz show from New Zealand where comedians partake in spelling challenges - think Taskmaster with dictionaries, sort of. Check it out for a spell! share.google/nFsxjW4Txrho...
07.02.2026 10:05 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The new Beano is out today! This week, Minnie the Minx aims to bring colour to February, the Bash Street Kids build a clubhouse and Roger the Dodger tries a cheese cheat!
Scripts by me, art by Laura Howell, Shannon Gallant and Barrie Appleby.
Very much liking the covers of this year's Beano and Dandy annuals! They're out later in the year, and I'm pleased to say that I've done some bits and bobs inside both books.
Covers by Nigel Parkinson and The Sharp Brothers respectively.
Thank you, very kind!
30.01.2026 10:05 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
It's Beano Day, troublemakers! This week, Minnie the Minx wins a bear, the Bash Street Kids try to retrieve a confiscated frisbee, and Roger the Dodger has a muddy mishap!
Scripts by me, art by Laura Howell, Shannon Gallant and Barrie Appleby! In shops now!
This week's Beano is GOLDEN, as Minnie the Minx forms the T-Pot Demon Hunters! Plus there's the finale of the Bash Street Kids' Tray-tors story, and things look foggy for Roger the Dodger!
Scripts by me, art by Laura Howell (including cover), Shannon Gallant & Barrie Appleby! Catch it in shops NOW!
Oh no! It's Blue Monday!
(From Beano #4272, written by me with art by Laura Howell)
Iiiiiit's BEANO DAY! This week, the Bash Street Kids' hunt for a traitor turns up some familiar faces, Minnie the Minx takes to the sky and Roger the Dodger enlists Calamity James' help!
Scripts by me, art by Shannon Gallant, Laura Howell and Barrie Appleby. Out NOW!
Oh excellent, that's the reaction we were hoping for! There's three parts to this one, with another cliffhanger next week!
07.01.2026 12:11 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
It's no secret that it's BEANO DAY! This week, the Bash Street Kids are looking for traitors,while Minnie the Minx is looking out for a parcel!
Scripts by me, art by Shannon Gallant and Laura Howell. Cover by Nigel Parkinson! Out now!
Lost track of what day it is? Let me help you - it's BEANO DAY!
This week, Minnie the Minx goes to the footy, the Bash Street Kids take the bus and Roger the Dodger dodges chores!
Scripts by me, art by Laura Howell, Shannon Gallant and Barrie Appleby. Out now!
Merry Christmas, chums! I hope you're all simply having a wonderful Christmas time!
25.12.2025 08:26 — 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The bumper Christmas Beano is out now! Minnie the Minx tries to un-Scrooge her dad, the Bash Street Kids have a stocking situation and Roger the Dodger tries last-minute shopping.
Scripts by me, art by Laura Howell, Shannon Gallant and Barrie Appleby! Cover by Nigel Parkinson! 🎄🎅
As well as having stuff in this year's Beano and Dandy annuals, there's also a whole bunch of my George Vs Dragon strips in the Beano and Dandy Gift Book, including one of my faves, this Bayeux Tapestry-inspired tale! Out now!
07.12.2025 14:57 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
It's Beano Day, gang! This week, Minnie the Minx makes her own advent calendar, while Roger the Dodger is on thin ice!
Scripts by me, art by Laura Howell and Barrie Appleby! In shops... NOW!
Happy 1st of December! Hope you all remembered your advent calendars! 👀
(Image from this week's Beano, script by me, art by Laura Howell!)
Happy Pranksgiving, Beano fans! This week Sgt Slipper is out to stop Minnie's japes, the Bash Street Kids have a prank war and Roger dodges baking.
Scripts by me, art by Laura Howell, Shannon Gallant and Barrie Appleby. Cover by Emily McGorman-Bruce. Out now!
It's Beano Day, rascals! This week, the Postie flees from Minnie the Minx, the Bash Street Kids have a peg problem and Roger the Dodger has a plan for dealing with papers...
Scripts by me, art by Laura Howell, Shannon Gallant and Barrie Appleby! In shops now!
A little preview from this year's Dandy Annual - it's the Dandy stalwart Korky the Cat! I love bringing out Korky's more feline attributes in these strips.
Script by me, art by the totally paw-some Laura Howell. In shops MEOW (now)
PSST! A little reminder in case any of you are at Thought Bubble today - the hamsters will still be in attendance!
#thoughtbubble
NEWS! My first graphic novel for kids, HAMSTERS WITH HAMMERS, is now hitting shelves next year, courtesy of Scunnered Ink. If you're at @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social this weekend, track down Gordon Tait to nab a spiffy new flyer to find out more!
15.11.2025 10:19 — 👍 9 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1
Will I ever stop writing in references to Sonic the Hedgehog into Beano strips? No.
From this year's Beano Annual, script by me, art by Laura Howell. Out NOW! Gotta go fast!
It's the must-have Christmas item!
14.11.2025 12:56 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
What starts with B and ends with EANO DAY? That's right, BEANO DAY! This week, Minnie has a Christmas lights conundrum, the Bash Street Kids play a muddy match of football and Roger the Dodger tackles a puddle problem.
Scripts by me, art by Laura Howell, Shannon Gallant and Barrie Appleby.
