Spike (DC Thomson)

Spike was a popular character appearing in the British comic The Beano, published by DC Thomson & Co. He was known for being a mischievous and often destructive character, typically depicted as a young boy with a rebellious attitude and a penchant for causing trouble.

Spike was created by Bill Holroyd and first appeared in The Beano in 1953. His strips usually revolved around his attempts to get away with pranks, avoid school, or generally disrupt the peace. He was a contemporary of other well-known Beano characters such as Dennis the Menace and Roger the Dodger, and often featured in storylines involving them.

While often portrayed as a troublemaker, Spike was also shown to have a playful and sometimes even sympathetic side. His antics, though disruptive, were typically portrayed as harmless fun, and he remained a popular character with readers throughout his run in The Beano. The artwork style associated with Spike remained consistent over the years, contributing to his recognisable and enduring image within the comic. His appearances became less frequent in later years, but Spike remains a memorable figure in the history of The Beano and British comics in general.