Beano Reunites Becks And Fergie For Anniversary Jul 21st 2013, 15:01
David Beckham and Sir Alex Ferguson have been reunited in the 75th anniversary issue of the comic book The Beano.
DC Thomson, the Dundee-based publishers of the celebrated title, have released a sneak peek at the footballer's encounter with his former boss, before the issue goes on sale on Wednesday.
In 'Dennis the Menace and Gnasher and David Beckham!', Beckham decides to move to Beanotown. An undercover Dennis the Menace helps him find a home. The only problem being that it is beside Sir Alex Ferguson's new house.
The Beano is celebrating 75 years Beckham played for a decade under Sir Alex during his time at Manchester United.
The Beano editor-in-chief Mike Stirling said: "David Beckham features quite a lot in the anniversary issue and I think that the strip with David Beckham and Sir Alex Ferguson is brilliant.
"Dennis is up to his usual menacing and the results are hilarious. It pokes fun at their history in a lighthearted way and, of course, it's all meant in jest.
"We listen to what our readers say and feature people that they want to read about. I think that the anniversary issue is possibly the most celeb-packed issue we have ever produced.
"Seventy-five years of The Beano is a landmark worth celebrating and we hope that it appeals to readers of all ages."
Earlier this month, DC Thomson released a preview of the anniversary edition's strip featuring Andy Murray and his mum Judy.
Other celebrities featured in the issue include Harry Hill, Sir Bruce Forsyth, Holly Willoughby, Simon Cowell, One Direction and Jessie J.
The Beano was first published on July 30, 1938.
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