For 87 years, the legendary Beano comic has delighted readers with its chaotic characters and outrageous storylines. In a fitting tribute to its legacy, the publication's special edition looking ahead to 2025 features two of the world's most prominent figures: Donald Trump and Elon Musk.
A Star-Studded Cast of Beanotown
The special edition, titled Beanofy Unwrapped, presents a hilarious vision of the future where the former US President and the Tesla tycoon get the full 'Beanofied' treatment. The plot sees Trump taking over Beanotown before blasting off into space with his 'buddy' Musk and other famous faces. This interstellar mischief leaves Beano regulars like Dennis, Minnie, and the Bash Street Kids to save their hometown from chaos.
Mike Stirling, the Beano's director of mischief, promised this edition banishes all the "bad, sad or boring bits" of 2025. The Dundee-based comic, which celebrated its 85th anniversary last year, maintains its status as the world's longest-running weekly title.
2025's Pop Culture Titans Gather
This collectible issue brings together an incredible array of contemporary icons. Celebrity Traitors champion Alan Carr features prominently on the front cover, while football stars including Euro-winning Lioness Chloe Kelly, Chelsea's Cole Palmer, England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton, and darts sensation Luke Littler all make appearances.
Music fans will enjoy a spectacular Battle of the Bands between three of 2025's biggest touring acts: a reunited Oasis, global superstar Taylor Swift, and the enduring Coldplay. Meanwhile, Hollywood funnyman Jack Black finds himself in a sticky situation, getting pelted with popcorn during a 'mutant chicken racing' spectacle inspired by the summer's viral Minecraft movie.
More Famous Faces Join the Fun
The celebrity caricatures don't stop there. The edition also features Alan Carr and Cat Burns from The Celebrity Traitors, Katy Perry suited up for Blue Origin, and the Wicked duo of Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande wondering aloud whether they're 'holding space' for anyone else on the moon.
This week's front cover assembles a truly chaotic cast of 2025's pop-culture heavyweights. Alongside President Trump, readers will spot K-Pop Demon Hunters, the viral 'Italian brainrot' craze, and England rugby powerhouse Hannah Botterman, creating a vibrant snapshot of what the Beano imagines the future holds.
