Jamie Smart
The comic creator behind Bunny vs Monkey.
Jamie Smart is a comic creator, author and illustrator. The comic creator behind Bunny vs Monkey. This page is a short guide for parents, teachers and young readers: who they are, which of their books are in the current top 20 and where to start.
About Jamie Smart
Jamie Smart is a children’s author and illustrator whose comics have appeared for more than 15 years in The Dandy, The Beano, The DFC and The Phoenix. He draws cute characters and places them in ridiculous, colourful worlds.
Bunny vs Monkey began as a long-running weekly strip in The Phoenix and has been collected into bestselling books. His other work includes the Superhero Bunny League books (2015), Find Chaffy, and Looshkin: The Maddest Cat in the World (2022).
Earlier in his career he was the full-time writer and artist on Desperate Dan for five years, and he created and edits the free annual comic Moose Kid Comics.
Jamie Smart’s books in the top 20
- Bunny vs Monkey: Day of the Heroes: number 3 in the list we checked on 7 November 2026. The Woods need a hero, and a greased pig, a jelly disaster and a zombie invasion are all making things worse.
Other well-known books and work
- Bunny vs Monkey, collected from The Phoenix
- Superhero Bunny League (2015)
- Looshkin: The Maddest Cat in the World (2022)
- Max & Chaffy: Welcome to Animal Island (2023)
Where to start
Start with the first Bunny vs Monkey collection. The comic format suits children who find long blocks of text tiring.
Frequently asked questions about Jamie Smart
Who is Jamie Smart?
Jamie Smart is a children’s author and illustrator whose comics have appeared for more than 15 years in The Dandy, The Beano, The DFC and The Phoenix. He draws cute characters and places them in ridiculous, colourful worlds.
Which books by Jamie Smart are in the top 20?
Bunny vs Monkey: Day of the Heroes (number 3). See our Top 20 children’s books for the full list.
Where should I start with Jamie Smart?
Start with the first Bunny vs Monkey collection. The comic format suits children who find long blocks of text tiring.
Biographical details are drawn from publisher biographies, reference works and the author’s own site, and may have changed. The illustration is our own and is not a likeness of the author. See all the authors.
Sources: Jamie Smart (United Agents).