Battler Britton Holiday Special

A short-lived but visually striking holiday annual from the late 1980s, Battler Britton Holiday Special ran for five issues from 1986 to 1989, published by the British arm of DC Comics (or its predecessor). The series is most associated with the painted artwork of Ron Phillips, whose lush, full-color illustrations gave a distinctive, atmospheric look to the adventures of the classic war comic character. Though a brief run, it stands as a notable example of the period's move toward painted interiors in British comics, offering a seasonal twist on the gritty aerial combat stories of the original Battler Britton strips.