Roy of the Rovers Holiday Special
IPC · 1977–1993 · 15 issues
Publication history ←June and Pixie Holiday Special (1973) #1973–1976 Roy of the Rovers Holiday Special (1977) · this series
About the series
Published annually by IPC from 1977 to 1993, this 15-issue Roy of the Rovers Holiday Special collected the best of the legendary football comic strip into a seasonal package. Each summer release offered a generous digest of dramatic match action and off-pitch storylines from the long-running series, making it a staple for young fans during the school break. A beloved tradition for British comic readers, these specials captured the enduring appeal of Roy Race and Melchester Rovers in a handy, holiday-ready format.