😈 Book Review: The Beano Presents Dennis the Menace and Gnasher #2: The World’s Biggest Menaces by Nigel Auchterlounie (Kindle & comiXology Edition)
A wild, laugh-out-loud comic adventure packed with pranks, chaos, and classic Beano energy—perfect for kids and nostalgic grown-ups alike.
🧠 Overview
Published in January 2015, this is the second volume in the Beano Presents Dennis the Menace and Gnasher series, written by Nigel Auchterlounie and illustrated by Nigel Parkinson. At 21 pages, this comic continues the misadventures of Dennis, the world’s wildest boy, and his loyal canine sidekick Gnasher, as they battle grown-ups, softies, and anything that threatens the kid-powered spirit of Beanotown.
This volume is a collection of short comic strips, each bursting with slapstick humor, exaggerated antics, and the kind of rebellious charm that has made The Beano a British institution for decades.
🎨 What’s Inside
- 🌍 Global Menacing: Dennis and Gnasher take their mischief international, proving that menace knows no borders
- 🧙 Magical mayhem: A mysterious guest brings magical chaos to Beanotown
- 🏫 School shenanigans: Teachers beware—Dennis is on a roll
- 🐾 Gnasher’s bite-sized brilliance: The dog steals scenes with his own brand of furry menace
The artwork is bold and expressive, with dynamic panels and exaggerated expressions that keep the energy high and the laughs rolling.
💬 Reader Reception
- ⭐ Amazon rating: 4.5/5 from over 200 reviews
- ⭐ Goodreads rating: 4.66/5 from 134 ratings
- 📖 Readers love the nostalgic tone, fast-paced humor, and Dennis’s unapologetic attitude
- 🧾 “Jam-packed with pranks, jokes, mischief and mayhem… a hilarious collection of their greatest adventures”
⚠️ Considerations
- 📄 Short format: At 21 pages, it’s a quick read—more like a comic magazine than a graphic novel
- 🧒 Geared toward younger readers: Adults may enjoy the nostalgia, but the humor is aimed at kids
- 📚 Part of a series: Works as a standalone, but even better when read alongside other volumes in the 13-book collection
🏁 Final Verdict
The World’s Biggest Menaces is a joyful, chaotic romp that captures everything fans love about Dennis the Menace and Gnasher. Whether you’re a longtime Beano reader or introducing a new generation to its anarchic charm, this Kindle & comiXology edition is a delightful dose of comic mischief.
