Dandy Presents
Desperate Dan by Jamie Smart
(Author) Jamie SmartDesperate Dan appeared in the very first Dandy in 1937 and remained a fixture of the comic throughout its life, becoming its cover star and signature character in 1984. A resident of Cactusville, a strange mash-up of wild western town and a modern British city where herded buffalo could be seen side by side with red pillar boxes, Desperate Dan was the strongest, and often silliest, man in the west!In 2010, Jamie Smart was offered the chance to bring Dan and his appetite for cow pies into the 21st century, and this volume collects some of his funniest, wackiest and silliest comics in a single volume for the first time.
Jamie Smart
Jamie Smart is a British cartoonist and writer known for his comedic and imaginative works in the field of children's literature. He is best known for creating the popular comic series "Bear" and "Desperate Dan" for The Beano. Smart's writing style is characterized by witty humor, quirky characters, and vibrant illustrations that appeal to readers of all ages. His contributions to literature have had a significant impact on the children's comic genre, earning him multiple awards and accolades. Smart's most famous work, "Bear," has garnered a loyal following and solidified his reputation as a talented and innovative creator in the world of comics.