The Beano #2961

Edd’s trip to the supermarket with his mum quickly spirals into chaos as his fellow Numskulls—Brainy, Radar, Snitch, Blinky, and Cruncher—let loose their usual brand of mayhem, mirroring Edd’s own unpredictable antics. When things get too much, Edd’s mum sends him outside to wait with the tied-up dogs, leaving the scene ripe for more absurd mischief.

Ivy the Terrible gets her heart set on a tough new pet, and her dad obliges with Hobbs the hamster—small in size, huge in attitude. When a big bully tries to intimidate her, Hobbs proves he’s no ordinary rodent, diving into the bully’s clothes to deliver a ticklish surprise.

The Bash Street Kids launch a wildly improvised space rocket—built from a teacher’s chair and assorted school scraps—determined to blast off at night when the stars appear. With the Teacher nervously offering to stand back for a safe view, the kids aren’t buying it, convinced he’s just trying to sneak a peek at their big moment.

Billy the Whizz is fast even in his sleep—literally. When Billy starts racing in bed, he tears through the mattress and rockets out the front door, accidentally winning a race while still dreaming. With Billy’s dad and mum in disbelief, and Alfie watching in shock, the doctor arrives to check on the boy who’s now a sleeping sprinter.

Bea’s dad quietly arranges with the Colonel to borrow a suit—armour, actually—for a very important occasion: Bea’s first-ever nail cut. With her mum nearby and the Colonel’s mysterious presence looming, the situation feels far more dramatic than a simple trip to the salon.

Roger the Dodger is back with his usual tricks—this time dodging a maths lesson only to land in a dance class with Miss Twostep, where he’s determined to avoid dancing with Wendy from 3A. When the pair end up at the funfair, Roger’s luck runs out as the waltzer proves too much for his stomach.

Dean and his Dino head to the Highland games, where the Dino gets into a series of silly competitions—much to everyone’s amusement. After scarfing down every burger from the van, the Dino treats Agnes to a romantic dinner, turning heads and sparking a few laughs along the way.