The Beano has reprinted a special edition of the comic that was recently used in Doctor Who.

Matt Smith was seen reading the 1981 summer special of the long-running publication in a recent episode of the BBC sci-fi drama, 'The Rings of Akhaten'.

DC Thomson & Co

After many requests from readers and fans for the same 32-page edition used by The Doctor, DC Thomson has included it in The Beano's latest Doctor Who special issue.

"Everyone at The Beano was delighted to see one of our summer specials appear on Doctor Who," said editor-in-chief Mike Stirling.

"We're big fans of the show, and so are our readers - who haven't stopped talking about it. We decided to travel back in time and get a copy of the 1981 summer special - which we've reprinted inside the latest issue - in time for the last episode of the season.

"We're all really excited about this issue and thrilled that Doctor Who is one of our fans."

Matt Smith also appears as The Doctor on the front cover of the latest issue, looking on as Dennis the Menace catapults a Dalek over a fence.

The issue went on sale today (Wednesday, May 15).

Stirling added: "We hope Matt Smith and the whole Doctor Who team love this issue. We're giving every child the opportunity to travel back in time - just like The Doctor."

The Beano celebrates its 75th anniversary this year.

Harry Hill guest-edited a Comic Relief special of the comic earlier this year.

Watch Digital Spy's video review of Doctor Who's 'The Rings of Akhaten' below:

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