Korky the Cat dated 8 January 2005, in which, possibly hinting at his unpopularity, he turned up at a school reunion and found that no one knew who he was. However, on 21 September 2005, it was announced on the Dandy website that Korky was to return in December with a new artist and in new adventures. Quite why the Dandy staff decided to over-rule the decision to retire him is unclear, but most likely apathy from fans brought about this change. Korky returned from issue 3338, dated 19 November 2005, this time being drawn by Andrew Painter on computer. The strip was
The Cottager and his Cat he bought it for the six shillings, so that it would be company for him. He traveled and found another hut, where he stayed the night. Everyone was much taken with the cat. The old man there directed him to the castle, where there were strange creatures. The king told him they were rats. Then the cat caught them. The king offered to make him Prime Minister, or to marry him to his daughter and give him his kingdom when he died. The man chose the princess and the kingdom. The Cottager and his Cat The Cottager and his Cat