*Boys’ Adventure & War Comics: You might think that the long hot summer is far away, but we’re still basking in the glow here at 30th C. After graduating from Tiger to his own eponymous weekly in 1976, it was a dead cert that he’d soon get his own series of Holiday Specials, and that prophecy was fulfilled the next year, with the release of the first extra-thick Roy Of The Rovers Special, destined to be lost/left behind at seasides nationwide. The implausibly-coiffured star of Melchester Rovers was joined by other soccer stars such as ‘Mighty Mouse’, ‘The Hard Man’, ‘The Footballer Who Wouldn’t Stay Dead’, and, erm, Gary Lineker. The first Special from 1977 is pictured here FN £25, as well as the 1978 and 1979 Specials FN £15 each. For prices on the other new additions (up to 1991), see our catalogue listing.