Editing Dan Dare (section)

===Virgin Comics===
In 2007–2008 [[Virgin Comics]] published a 7-issue Dan Dare [[mini-series]] written by [[Garth Ennis]], with art by [[Gary Erskine]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.2000ad.nu/|title=2000ad.nu|website=www.2000ad.nu}}</ref> Virgin's founder and chairman [[Richard Branson]] is a fan of the character.<ref>[https://variety.com/2007/film/markets-festivals/virgin-takes-up-dare-1117970907/ Virgin takes up 'Dare'], [[Variety (magazine)|Variety]], August 26, 2007</ref> The series is set several years after the original strips. Space Fleet has collapsed along with the UN due to nuclear war between China and America; Britain survived due to defensive shields made by Professor Peabody, and has become a world power again as a result, with the [[Royal Navy]] taking Space Fleet's role. Peabody is the [[Home Secretary]] to a [[prime minister]] modelled on [[Tony Blair]], who has sold [[Earth]]'s defence out to [[The Mekon]] out of fear of overwhelming odds. Dare, assisted by Digby (who sacrifices himself in battle) leads a spirited defence of both Earth and his honourable principles.