The Beano #1646

Pa Bear, Ma Bear, and Ted try to steal Hank Huckleberry’s supply mule to pay for grub, but their plan backfires in a way that leaves them digging for something far less valuable—though not quite as dull as it seems.

Grandpa shares a laughable tale from his school days with Sammy, showing off his old tie in ways that leave the classroom in ruins—until Grandpa’s dad steps in with a surprise twist on its use.

Minnie The Minx is bored and frustrated, unable to find anyone to play with, so she whiles away the time in the garden—much to her dad’s growing irritation. When he finally decides to help, he sets up a few surprises, but they’re not quite the kind of fun Minnie had in mind.

Lord Snooty, convinced a fortune lies hidden in the castle, launches a search for a priceless painting—only to find that Aunt Mat’s unexpected discovery turns the whole hunt on its head. With Big Fat Joe, Snitch, Doubting Thomas, and Scrapper Smith in tow, the hunt leads to a very different kind of masterpiece.

When Tommy and Bobby, the top finishers in the school’s motorised dinghy race, decide to explore the coast before returning the boat, Billy The Cat and Katie The Cat must leap into action to keep things from going off the rails — all while the cruise’s Captain and the crew keep a watchful eye.

Roger The Dodger thinks he’s stumbled onto the ultimate opportunity when he overhears a crowd buzzing about a talk on dodging—only to realize he might be the only one who can’t dodge his way into it. With his dad and a flock of curious kids watching, Roger’s quick thinking is put to the test as he tries to sneak past the crowd, but just who’s behind the podium?

"Baby-Face" Finlayson tries a chilly twist on his outlaw lifestyle—stealing a sheep not for meat, but to knit himself a cozy disguise. His woolly plan goes hilariously awry, but somehow, it still lands him a hearty meal.

When the younger McTickles set out to catch some mischievous Springy McHaggises, they enlist Murdo’s help — and his advice to wear crash helmets proves oddly prophetic, especially when a bat-like McTickle and an angry adult-sized McTickle (whose bedsprings are mysteriously missing) get caught in the chaos.

Little Plum runs a hairdressing shop with a wild new twist—using a hedge trimmer to style wigs, much to the bewilderment of an unnamed customer. When the famed hunter Buffalo Bill walks in, complaining of his rugged days chasing buffalo through cactus country, Little Plum sees a perfect opportunity to craft a truly unforgettable look.