Cover artwork: David Sque
On this day, 10 April 1982 … Aw, what a lovely cover here celebrating Roy Race’s return to Melchester Rovers after recovering from being shot. Rovers lost this game to Darlton – their first defeat of the season, after 34 games – but were still happily on track for promotion back to the old First Division. Sometimes one has to abandon all cynicism and meta-irony and just enjoy this moment with a big grin like those of Mervyn Wallace, Noel Baxter, Paco Diaz, Jimmy Slade and Blackie Gray – great bunch of lads, at the end of the day.
The Safest Hands in Soccer: Gil Page (writer), Osvaldo Torta (artist)
The Hard Man: Barrie Tomlinson (writer), Doug Moxted (artist)
Roy of the Rovers: Tom Tully (writer), David Sque (artist)
Roy of the Rovers: Tom Tully (writer), David Sque (artist)
Tommy’s Troubles: Fred Baker (writer), Ramiro Bujeiro (artist)
Durrells Palace: Fred Baker (writer), Yvonne Hutton (artist)
Mighty Mouse: Fred Baker (writer), Julio Schiaffino (artist)
The Marks Brothers: Barrie Mitchell (artist)
