Dan Dare to celebrate their 20th anniversary, "2000 AD" published two issues with additional free comics, the first a reprint of the first issue of "2000 AD", which starred Dan Dare. The second free comic was a speculative issue called "3000 AD" which contained strips partially based on the first issue of "2000 AD". One strip was entitled "The Return of Dan Dare", which also featured the return of the Mekon. In 1982 "Eagle" was re-launched, with "Dan Dare" again its flagship strip. The new character was the great-great-great-grandson of the original hero—the only surviving character from the original strip being the
Double Dare (Nickelodeon game show) they were held in, with attendance of more than 20,000 spectators. The tours and events resumed in 2000 to promote "Double Dare 2000". Beginning October 30, 2018, a version of "Double Dare" once again began touring nationwide. Marc Summers serves as host, with previous "Double Dare" personality Robin Russo appearing as well. "Double Dare"s lasting popularity has led to a variety of products being made available. Pressman Toy Corporation released two traditional board games based on the show: The "Double Dare" home game was released in September 1987 and "Wet 'N Wild Double Dare" was released in March 1989. Another