Smart,Fanton & Stringer in Beano

[Phoenix]

Thank you for that clarification, Rab.

[Lew Stringer]

Being a comics artist, cartoonist or writer sure beats most jobs, though, Lew; other jobs may pay better but most people have no real interest in the work they are doing and are in it for money security only---I know by their attitude. I have relatives who are tradesmen who are financially a lot better off than me, but they openly admit they hate their jobs.

I appreciate that, Rab. I wasn't having a moan, just clarifying a few points. Sorry if it didn't come across like that.

There's a lot of misconceptions about the British comics biz that one encounters on a regular basis. I even had to explain to my accountant the other day that we don't receive royalties or reprint payments.

Anyway, the good outweighs the bad, and if I didn't thoroughly enjoy doing comics I wouldn't have kept it up for 30 years. (Or 34 years if we include the fanzine work I did prior to turning pro.)

[BeanoKev70]

Lew,loved your page on this weeks Beano, Its nice to see your take on some classic characters & loved your BSK & and nice to see your Ball Boy which I've said before is due a revamp & your the man for the job....No disrespect to Dave Eastbury though.

[Lew Stringer]

Lew,loved your page on this weeks Beano, Its nice to see your take on some classic characters

Thanks Kev. More to come!

[Little Squelchy Thing]

Andy recently showed a picture he had done of Smudge and it looked great

Aw, thank you! I did pitch that as a mini-strip, but the roster is currently full up...maybe he'll appear in the future? We shall see!

[BeanoKev70]

Good news for Mr Smart fans, new story starting in The Beano in a few weeks...Cap'n Jack Versus The Alien Attack.