Secret Agent Nessie: A New Graphic Novel Adventure for Young Readers

by Ben Williams
11th February, 2026
1 minute

Secret Agent Nessie splashes onto the scene with a fast, funny, and delightfully chaotic graphic‑novel adventure that reimagines Scotland's most famous monster as a top‑tier undercover agent. It comes from a pair of award-winning creators, with writer Gary Chudleigh and Beano artist Laura Howell. This is a perfect pick for young readers who love action, mystery, and a good laugh.

Secret Agent Nessie

  • The Loch Ness Monster meets James Bond: Scotland's most famous creature as you've never seen her before!
  • An action-packed short graphic novel for young, emerging solo readers.
  • Stars a cast of larger-than-life characters, including Secret Agent Nessie, quick-stinging Jelly the jellyfish, evil mastermind Nugget the Hen and her seagull sidekicks Neep and Tattie.
  • Award-winning comic author Gary Chudleigh's hilarious script is brought to life by bright and punchy illustrations from Beano artist Laura Howell.

About Secret Agent Nessie

When a gang of squabbling seagulls pulls off a heartless fish-and-chip heist, Nessie and her W.E.T. (Water Espionage Team) pals spring into action. But what monstrous master plan is their bird-brained enemy plotting from the ruins of Urquhart Castle?

Packed with water fights and bird puns, Secret Agent Nessie is a colourful graphic-novel adventure. It features larger-than-life characters and at least one stolen tractor. This bold, wacky tale involves underwater espionage and feathered felons. It is perfect for children aged 6 and up.

  • 978-178250-987-5
  • £7.99
  • 210 x 140 mm
  • 48pp
  • paperback
  • Publishing: 19 March 2026

Secret Agent Nessie preview page

Meet the Creators

Gary Chudleigh is an award-winning comic creator from Scotland. He has written several graphic novels, including an adaptation of Terry Pratchett's Thief of Time, and over fifty LEGO comics. Gary lives near Dumbarton, Scotland.

Laura Howell is an award-winning British comic strip artist. She was the first female artist to have a regular strip in the Beano, and has worked on numerous graphic novels and comic strips, including for Cartoon Network, Angry Birds, The Dandy and many more. Laura lives in Birmingham, England.

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