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News imagePA Media A colourful comic‑style birthday scene features a large decorated cake with “Happy 10th Dennis” written on it and Dennis The Menace in the middle in his trademark red and black striped jumper. Animated characters surround the cake in a festive outdoor setting with bright banners and balloons. The cover is filled with lively illustrations, speech bubbles, and bold text celebrating a 10th‑birthday theme.PA Media
A total of 75 of the "greatest mischief makers of all time" have been reimagined as 10-year-olds to celebrate the birthday of Dennis The Menace.

Harry Styles, Claudia Winkleman, King Charles and Angry Ginge have been reimagined as 10-year-olds to celebrate the 75th anniversary of comic rogue Dennis The Menace.

The stars all appear in a special commemorative issue of the Beano, which features 75 of the world's "most legendary creative mischief makers" - all voted for by children.

Other famous names include: Rowan Atkinson, Lady Gaga, Stormzy, Sir Elton John and the late Ozzy Osbourne.

News imagePA Media A wide, colourful comic-style fold-out poster displays a grid of illustrated characters, each framed in a red-bordered box with names and captions. Bold text at the top reads “75 Greatest Mischief Makers of All Time!” against a yellow, graffiti-like background. The characters include stars such as Ozzy Osborne, Harry Styles, Usain Bolt, Beyonce and Benson Boone. In the centre, a larger illustration shows a striped‑shirted Dennis standing proudly with his small companion Gnasher the dog.PA Media
Some of the 75 biggest mischief makers who appear in the special edition of The Beano.

The collectible edition features the longest fold-out cover in Beano history.

All 75 appear together on the eight-page special, bringing to life a street birthday party for Dennis.

As part of the celebrations, 2026 has been declared Beano's Year of Mischief.

The anniversary comic champions reading for fun as the most mischievous thing children can do, in support of the National Year of Reading.

News imagePA Media A lively comic scene shows a group of illustrated characters riding in a colourful, futuristic vehicle with large controls and glowing elements. The Rock and various others speak in speech bubbles as the vehicle speeds forward, creating a sense of motion and excitement.PA Media

Mike Stirling, director of mischief at the comic, said: "Dennis is forever 10, and for 75 years he's reminded us that being a kid is the best thing ever.

"He has sparked mischief, laughter and a love of reading for fun in every generation since 1951.

"Childhood can feel quite serious these days, and this celebration is all about reminding us all that a bit of creative mischief superpowers childhood at its best."

News imagePA Media A cartoon scene set outdoors shows four illustrated versions of Claudia Winkleman, KSI, Elton John and Freddie Mercury standing in front of buildings. Each character holds up a hand as they count down with speech bubbles reading “Three…”, “Two…”, “One…”, and “...a half!”. Bright colours and bold outlines give the panel a lively, humorous comic‑strip style.PA Media
Claudia Winkleman, KSI, Elton John and Freddie Mercury get the Beano treatment

The Beano was first published in 1938 and is still created every week in its original Dundee headquarters and printed in the UK.

The comic has entertained generations of children over its 87-year history, with characters including: Minnie the Minx; The Bash Street Kids; and Roger the Dodger.

Dennis made his first appearance in Beano issue 452 on March 17 1951.