This image was provided with permission from DC Thomson.
On March 8th, 1936, DC Thomson added a supplement called the Fun Section to 'The Sunday Post'. It included the first appearances of the Broons and Oor Wullie. The characters were co-created by R.D. Low (1895 to 1980) and artist Dudley D. Watkins (1907 to 1969).
The success of the Fun Section led to DC Thomson publishing 'The Dandy Comic' in December 1937. It created the template for nearly all future British comics, including DC Thomson's 'The Beano' which started publication in 1938. Dudley D. Watkins created Desperate Dan for 'The Dandy Comic'.
In 1939, the first Broons book was published. It was followed by the first 'Oor Wullie' book in 1940. 'The Broons' and 'Oor Wullie' books have been published in alternative years ever since. The characters have become enduring Scottish institutions.
The comics and characters published by DC Thomson continue to delight readers of all ages.
