Roy of the Rovers — 12 January 1985 - Ipswich Town Star Feature - IPC Football Comic
Vintage · IPC · Published: 1985 · Condition: FN
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- Publisher
- IPC
- Type
- Single Issue Comic
- Condition
- FN
- Date
- 1985
- Browse
- British Comics Vintage Comics
- Stock code
- CMC102178
Description
Another exciting adventure from the world of Britain’s most famous fictional footballer!
Published on 12 January 1985, this edition of Roy of the Rovers follows the continuing trials of Roy Race and Melchester Rovers during a turbulent football season.
The dramatic cover highlights Melchester’s mounting injury problems and their FA Cup campaign, with goalkeeping difficulties threatening the team’s chances.
The issue also advertises a special Ipswich Town star feature, adding further interest for collectors of vintage football memorabilia and supporters of the Suffolk club.
Combining fictional sporting drama with features celebrating real football, Roy of the Rovers became a much-loved part of British comic culture throughout the 1970s and 1980s.
An appealing vintage collectible for fans of Roy Race, Ipswich Town, British football history and classic children’s comics.
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Additional information
| Weight | 70 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 29.5 × 23 × 0.4 cm |
| Product Type | Single Issue Comic |
| Publisher | IPC |
| Format | British Comic |
| Condition | FN |
| Date | 1985 |
| Genre | Sport |
| Title | Roy of the Rovers |
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