The Beyond Issue 1
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The Beyond Issue 1

Andy Goodridge, Richard Eades, Kev Brett, Paul M Wilson, Kirsty Nicolson

August 2026
  • Perfect for ages 5–12
  • Comic
  • 32 pages

£5.00

In this issue

Meaty Chunks — Shark

Written & drawn by Richard Eades

The Bald Yeti — The Golden Chilli

Written & drawn by Kev Brett

Science Pig — Down on the Farm

Written & drawn by Paul M Wilson

Scruff Stuff — Quick Draw Dinosaur

Written & drawn by Richard Eades

Woolly Tales — Woolly the Warthog

Written & drawn by Andy Goodridge

Diplodicus & Sealion — Rice Pudding

Written & drawn by Andy Goodridge

P.A.L.S — There's a THing Behind the Science Block

Written & drawn by Andy Goodridge

The Pickle Patch

Written & drawn by Kirsty Nicolson

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