🧨 Comic Review: Dennis the Menace and Gnasher Vol. 13: Tanks For the Menacing! (Kindle & comiXology Edition)
A wild ride through Beanotown packed with pranks, chaos, and classic mischief—this volume delivers everything fans love about Dennis and Gnasher, with a museum mystery and a dinosaur twist.
🧠 Overview
Published in July 2015 by DC Thomson, Tanks For the Menacing! is the 13th volume in The Beano presents Dennis the Menace and Gnasher series. This 23-page comic features a collection of short, punchy stories starring Dennis, the ultimate troublemaker, and his loyal, fang-faced sidekick Gnasher. The central plot kicks off when a rare dinosaur bone goes missing from the museum—and Gnasher gets the blame!
Dennis and his crew must clear Gnasher’s name, recover the bone, and cause maximum mayhem along the way. Expect tanks, tantrums, and a whole lot of menacing.
🎯 Key Highlights
- 🦴 Museum mystery: A missing dinosaur bone sets the stage for a hilarious whodunit
- 🐶 Gnasher in trouble: The lovable mutt takes center stage as Dennis fights to prove his innocence
- 💣 Menacing madness: From tanks to time-traveling pranks, the comic is packed with slapstick and satire
- 🎨 Classic Beano art: Nigel Parkinson’s illustrations are bold, expressive, and full of kinetic energy
“Run for cover, the Menaces are back in action! There’s a BONE-anza of Menacing on offer…” — Amazon product description
💬 Reader Reception
- ⭐ Goodreads rating: 4.56/5 from over 140 ratings
- 📖 Readers love the comic’s nostalgic charm, fast-paced humor, and kid-friendly storytelling
- 🧾 Ideal for ages 7–12, but also a hit with adult fans of classic British comics
- 💬 “Very nice! I really LOVE the Beano, I’ve been reading it since 2014 or 2013…” — Goodreads reviewer
⚠️ Considerations
- 📄 Short format: At 23 pages, it’s a quick read—best enjoyed as a snack-sized comic adventure
- 📚 Part of a series: Works as a standalone, but even better when read alongside other volumes in the 13-book collection
- 🇬🇧 British humor: Full of puns, slapstick, and cultural references that may be more familiar to UK readers
🏁 Final Verdict
Tanks For the Menacing! is a fun-filled comic romp that captures the timeless spirit of Dennis the Menace and Gnasher. With its museum mystery, explosive antics, and cheeky humor, it’s a perfect pick for young readers and nostalgic fans alike. Whether you’re new to Beanotown or a lifelong Menace, this volume delivers laughs, chaos, and a whole lot of fun.
