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Gotham City has Batman, Metropolis has Superman, New York has Spiderman and now Jersey has Sid of the Sand Dunes.

Every hero needs his secret identity and Sid is no different. The islands newest saviour works as an attraction at the Zoo where he plots the movements of baddies like 'The Shadow' from within the safety of his Electric Force Field.

The mind behind Sid of the Sand Dunes is local graphic artist Mark Jackson. He introduces Sid to new readers in the following way:

Sid of the Sand Dunes (by Mark Jackson)

Sid of the Sand Dunes

Not so long ago the sand dunes of L’Hisson were the peaceful home of lazy lizards. They were happy days, days when lizards could enjoy the sun all day long.

Then the one known as The Shadow came to the dunes, casting the lizard’s villages in darkness and fear.

He brought with him a mighty army of fleas and ticks that destroyed the lizard’s villages... and for a time, all hope throughout the dunes was lost. Everyday, when The Shadow came they feared the worst.

Until one day a hero shone through the darkness and brought hope to the lizard’s hearts.

This hero was Sid. Now Sid and his trusted companion, Jorge, travel through the island of Jersey, risking their lives and saving others in the eternal hunt for… THE SHADOW!

Sid of the Sand Dunes (Jorge)

Working as an attraction at the local zoo Sid plots the movements of The Shadow safe within his Electric Force Field (visit the zoo, you’ll see)!

Formidable enemies such as the evil Sparrow Sister’s, Minx Purr and Man-Unkind all step in the way of finding his foe, but the lightening quick Sid with his array of weapons always lives to fight another day!

So if The Shadow comes to your parish and all hope is lost, look out for that speck of light that brings with it... Sid of the Sand Dunes!

Environmental message

There is more to Sid of the Sand Dunes than just a fun comic strip for kids and a new super hero. Sid carries with it a strong environmental message in a fun way.

Creator Mark Jackson says: “What I’m trying to do with Sid is create a funny action
adventure series that actually carries a strong environmental message.

"I know Sid is set in Jersey, but think of this as just a backdrop, it could be anywhere where species are under threat.

"I also feel you can’t force this message on people. Sid works as a funny adventure… it leaves you to make your own conclusions as to the message about the threats wildlife faces everyday.”

Over to you

What are your thoughts on Sid of the Sand Dunes? Does the island need a new super hero? What stories would you like Mark to tell though his new creation?

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