That picture of Dennis is what got me reading the column!
Just felt that you deserved some acknowledgement for a very well-written, easy-to-read column. I particularly enjoyed it because it mirrors my own story. I used to buy the Beano every week and, like you, much preferred it to the Dandy and others. The whole "Man Of Iron" thing is a great coincidence too; it was also the first Transformers issue that I bought (although mine was the summer special rather than the actual issue 9).
Just one small discrepancy though; the ugly Bash Street Kid is called Plug (not Pug, although Pug does sound more appropriate). Here's the facially-challenged one:
Whoops, my bad
Anyways, your column was a really fun read. Thanks for taking the time to write and post it.