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Dennis the Menace

In issue 452 of the Beano, dated St. Patrick's Day, 17th March 1951, the Beano readers were introduced to the world's naughtiest boy.

Character Name:  Dennis the Menace
First Appearance:
Beano comic no. 452
17th March 1951
Original Artist: Davey Laws
Known Associates:

Gnasher, Rasher, Gnipper, Mum, Dad, Curly, Pie Face,  Spotty Perkins, Bertie Blenkinsop, Sgt. Slipper, the Colonel, Bea, Granny and Foo Foo.

Nemesis: Walter the Softy