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After dwindling sales saw its circulation fall from two million to just 8,000, Britain's longest-running comic goes online-only.

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After dwindling sales saw its circulation fall from two million to just 8,000, Britain's longest-running comic goes online-only.

Dundee-based publisher DC Thompson announced in August that the weekly children's comic would make the transition into cyberspace following dwindling sales in recent years. 

So, Britain's longest-running comic will now be available to download online, and as a smart-phone and tablet App only. 

The Dandy's final printed edition went on sale to marks its 75th anniversary and simultaneously launched the on-line version. The final issue features a cameo from Sir Paul McCartney, who said in 1963 it was his ambition to appear in the comic, and a pull-out of the first issue from December 4, 1937. 

The new website will feature old favourites Desperate Dan, Bananaman and Korky the Cat in new animated strips, featuring voice-overs and sound effects. Users will also be able to play interactive games, watch videos and create their very own virtual pet.

Ellis Watson, chief executive of DC Thompson, stated to Sky News this week: 'I appreciate it's almost a deliberately naive venture into the unknown for a publisher that's been cutting down trees for 75 years, squishing them flat and smearing ink all over them.

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