The Beano has many characters. Unsurprising as it's been around since 1938 - that's more than 85 years!
Dennis the Menace
March 1951 to Present- Ancestral Name: Dennis shares his father's name.
- Generation Xerox: Looks exactly like his father did at his age.
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Similarly Named Works: Dennis the Menace (US) debuted at the exact same time he did.
Minnie the Minx
December 1953 to Present- Fiery Redhead: Minnie is famous for her red hair.
- Hidden Depths: The 2023 book Minnie’s Mission of Maximum Mischief has her being upset about her parents going through a seperation and worrying it might be her fault. She even cries at one point.
The Bash Street Kids
February 1954 to Present- Early-Installment Weirdness: Was originally called When The Bell Rings. And only Toots and Danny were in the first story, the others debuted later.
Roger The Dodger
April 1953 to Present- Named After Somebody Famous: His father is called Les Dawson, like the famous comedian.
