The Merchant of Dennis the Menace

The Merchant of Dennis the Menace is a single-issue comic from Abbeville Press, launched in 1990 and continuing as a standalone publication. It explores the business and merchandising side of the iconic Dennis the Menace character, offering a unique behind-the-scenes look at how the mischievous boy became a commercial phenomenon. Associated with the long-running newspaper strip and its creators, this comic matters as a niche, meta perspective on the intersection of comics and pop culture commerce.