British comics Chrismas cover issues

 

Many British comics traditionally have a special Christmas issue which was included stories of the main characters with a Christmas theme and had a cover with snow, santas, Christmas trees, etc.  These have become very collectable.  One nice thing about this is that obviously they are a year apart, so if you say collected all the Victor comic issues, you can see how a particular comic (Victor, Tiger, 2000AD, etc.) changed year after year.   

 

Most comics were weekly and came out on a particualy day like Saturday or Monday, so most of the issues didn't fall on the 25th December.  Some are dated before Christmas and some after.  For example, The Victor had Christmas issues on 24 December in 1968 and 30 December  in1972. 

 

If you are looking for Christmas issues, then a good place to start is the ComicVine website   Choose a range, such as Victor:

 

https://comicvine.gamespot.com/the-victor/4050-34534/

 

and then use the 'Reverse sort' option so that you can see all the covers in order.  Then page through and look for issues around the 25 December.  Hours of fun. 

 

Some comics also missed some Christmas issues.  For example, 2000AD had their first Christmas cover with issue/prog 44:

 

British comic XMAS cover issues

 

and then there was a printers strike in December 1978 and it went from prog 92 on 25 November to prog 93 on 30 December so there wasn't a Christmas cover that year. 

 

We have the following Christmas issues available:

 

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1 Roy of the Rovers comic 3 XMAS issues - 1989 1991 1992 Gary Lineker (LOT#11412) EBAY
Godo second hand condition with minor tears, creasing, etc. 1991 and 1992 are heavy double issues. See pictures.
£11.99 ...X
1 Tiger comic 23rd December 1972 XMAS cover issue - British (LOT#10181) EBAY
Nice condition (FN). Quiz page filled in.Normal age fading . See pictures. Comes bagged and boarded.
£4.50 ...X
1 Tiger comic 23rd December 1978 XMAS cover issue - British IPC (LOT#9409) EBAY
Nice condition for age (FN) with pencil newsagent mark. Normal age fading/staining/foxing . See pictures. Comes bagged.
£3.49 ...X
2 2000AD Winter Special #2 comic - VG/VG+ 01 December 1989 - XMAS/Ghostbusters EBAY
STOCK IMAGE USED. XMAS story, Ghostbusters photo feature & Lenny Henry feature. Double page Anderson pin-up centre. Good reading copies (VG 4.0 ad VG+ 4.5) or better). Heavy item. Possible newsagent mark on cover.These have faults including multiple small tears, possible spine tear, some spline roll, creases and corner/edge/spine wear. None really poor. Expect age fading and some foxing as these are 30+ years old. Comes comic bagged. Happy to combine postage. Message us to set up an eBay Buy-It-Now for you.
£4.99 ...X
6 2000AD Revolver Magazine #6 comic - VG/FN clean 01 December 1990 - XMAS cover EBAY
STOCK IMAGE USED. Nice condition mid to high grade issues (VG/FN 5.0 (5/10) to FN 6.0 or better) with NO newsagent marks or writing on covers. These have minor faults including very small tears, creases and corner/edge/spine wear. Comes comic bagged. Happy to combine postage. Message us to set up an eBay Buy-It-Now for you.
£5.99 ...X
6 2000AD Revolver Magazine #6 comic - VG/VG+ 01 December 1990 - XMAS cover EBAY
STOCK IMAGE USED. Good reading issues (VG 4.0 ad VG+ 4.5) or better). Possible newsagent mark on cover.These have faults including multiple small tears, possible spine tear, some spline roll, creases and corner/edge/spine wear. None really poor. Expect age fading and some foxing as these are 30+ years old. Comes comic bagged. Happy to combine postage. Message us to set up an eBay Buy-It-Now for you.
£3.25 ...X
12 QC Comics 2000AD Presents #12 comic - FN/VFN clean 01 March 1987 - XMAS cover EBAY
STOCK IMAGE USED. Range notes: Issues #1-4 (Eagle Comics 2000AD Monthly V2), #5-24 (QC 2000AD Presents), then #25-54 (QC 2000AD Showcase). Nice condition high grade issues (FN/VFN 7.0 (7/10) or better) with NO newsagent marks or writing on covers. Expect age fading and some foxing as these are 30+ years old. Comes comic bagged. Happy to combine UK and international postage (just message). Message us to set up an eBay Buy-It-Now for you.
£6.99 ...X
12 QC Comics 2000AD Presents #12 comic - VG/FN clean 01 March 1987 - XMAS cover EBAY
STOCK IMAGE USED. Range notes: Issues #1-4 (Eagle Comics 2000AD Monthly V2), #5-24 (QC 2000AD Presents), then #25-54 (QC 2000AD Showcase). Nice condition mid to high grade issues (VG/FN 5.0 (5/10) to FN 6.0 or better) with NO newsagent marks or writing on covers. These have minor faults including very small tears, creases and corner/edge/spine wear. Comes comic bagged. Happy to combine postage. Message us to set up an eBay Buy-It-Now for you.
£4.99 ...X
12 QC Comics 2000AD Presents #12 comic - VG/VG+ 01 March 1987 - XMAS cover EBAY
STOCK IMAGE USED. Range notes: Issues #1-4 (Eagle Comics 2000AD Monthly V2), #5-24 (QC 2000AD Presents), then #25-54 (QC 2000AD Showcase). Good reading issues (VG 4.0 ad VG+ 4.5) or better). Possible newsagent mark on cover.These have faults including multiple small tears, possible spine tear, some spline roll, creases and corner/edge/spine wear. None really poor. Expect age fading and some foxing as these are 30+ years old. Comes comic bagged. Happy to combine postage. Message us to set up an eBay Buy-It-Now for you.
£3.49 ...X
17 Oink #17 comic - VG/VG+ - XMAS cover Dan Dare - 13 December 1986 EBAY
STOCK IMAGE USED. NO FREE GIFT (poster). XMAS cover. Dan Dare spoof story "Ham Dare" centre pages.Good solid second hand reading copies (VG 4.0 ad VG+ 4.5) or better). Possible newsagent mark on cover.These have faults including multiple small tears, some spline roll, creases and corner/edge/spine wear. None really poor. Expect age fading and some foxing as these are 35+ years old. Comes comic bagged. Happy to combine postage.
£7.99 ...X
33 Viz magazine #33 comic - Nice (VG/FN) - - XMAS cover - Dec 1988 EBAY
STOCK IMAGE USED. XMAS cover.Nice condition mid grade issues (FN 5.0 (5/10) or better). No newsagent marks. These have minor faults including very small tears, creases, and corner/edge wear.. Expect age fading/foxing on some of the earlier issues and some foxing as some of the early ones are 30+ years old. Comes comic bagged. Happy to combine postage. Message us to set up an eBay Buy-It-Now for you.
£3.99 ...X
34 Jinty #34 comic - VG/VG+ - 1st XMAS cover - 18 January 1975 EBAY
STOCK IMAGE USED. 1st XMAS cover. Issue date late as gap of 3 weeks due to possible strike.Good solid second hand reading copies (VG 4.0 ad VG+ 4.5) or better). Possible newsagent mark on cover.These have faults including multiple small tears, some spline roll, creases and corner/edge/spine wear. None really poor. Expect age fading and some foxing as these are 35+ years old. Comes comic bagged. Happy to combine postage.
£14.99 ...X
37 Eagle vol 1 no 37 comic - 22 December 1950 - Hulton Press - 1st XMAS (LOT#11050) EBAY
1st XMAS cover. Low grade complete issue with lots of tears/wears/creases on cover and on interior pages. Comes ZIP locked bagged and posted flat using an A3 sized envelope. Happy to combine postage as I can send multiple issues for 1 delivery charge.
£17.99 ...X
40 2000AD #40 41 42 43 44 - 5 comics - 1st XMAS cover GD/VG EBAY
2000AD progs 40-44. 5 comics. From 26/11/1977 to 28/01/1978. Prog 44 has the 1st XMAS cover. Prog 41 is the first Judge Dredd issue drawn by Brian Bolland. Prog 44 has the 1st XMAS cover. Prog 41 is the first Judge Dredd issue drawn by Brian Bolland.Good basic reading issues (GD/VG 3.0 to VG 4.0). Possible newsagent mark on cover. These have multiple minor faults including tears, creases and heavy corner/edge/spine wear, possible small tears on interior pages. May be tiny bits missing from corners, which doesn't affect reading. Some alot nicer but have puzzles/crosswords filled in, or some staple rust. Nothing really poor. Old comics so expect age fading and foxing. Happy to combine postage. Message us with a list.
£24.99 ...X
43 Oink #43 comic - Nice VG/FN clean 12 December 1987 - XMAS cover EBAY
STOCK IMAGE USED. XMAS cover.Nice condition mid grade issues (FN 5.0 (5/10) or better) with NO newsagent marks or writing on covers. These have minor faults including very small tears, creases and corner/edge/spine wear. Expect age fading and some foxing. Comes comic bagged. Happy to combine postage.
£7.99 ...X
43 Super-Heroes #43 comic - VG/VG+ 27 December 1975 - Marvel UK - XMAS rear cover EBAY
STOCK IMAGE USED. XMAS rear cover. Good reading issue (VG 4.0 ad VG+ 4.5) or better). Possible newsagent mark on cover.These have faults including multiple small tears, possible spine tear, some spline roll, creases and corner/edge/spine wear. None really poor. Expect age fading and some foxing as these are 30+ years old. Comes comic bagged. Happy to combine postage. Message us to set up an eBay Buy-It-Now for you.
£5.99 ...X
45 Viz magazine #45 comic - Nice (VG/FN) - - XMAS cover - Dec 1990 EBAY
STOCK IMAGE USED. XMAS cover issue.Nice condition mid grade issues (FN 5.0 (5/10) or better). No newsagent marks. These have minor faults including very small tears, creases, and corner/edge wear.. Expect age fading/foxing on some of the earlier issues and some foxing as some of the early ones are 30+ years old. Comes comic bagged. Happy to combine postage. Message us to set up an eBay Buy-It-Now for you.
£3.99 ...X
46 Buddy comic #46 - 26 December 1981 - Andrew Sachs comic biography / XMAS cover EBAY
Double centre page Super Personality Series. Second hand condition. See pictures for exact condition. . Normal age fading/foxing due to age. See pictures. Comes bagged. Comes bagged. Use 'Add to basket' button to combine postage.
£4.99 ...X
49 ZIT #49 comic - VG/VG+ 01 February 1995 - XMAS cove EBAY
STOCK IMAGE USED. Good reading issues (VG 4.0 ad VG+ 4.5) or better). Possible newsagent mark on cover.These have faults including multiple small tears, possible spine tear, some spline roll, creases and corner/edge/spine wear. None really poor. Expect age fading and some foxing as these are 30+ years old. Comes comic bagged. Happy to combine postage. Message us to set up an eBay Buy-It-Now for you.
£3.99 ...X
50 Crunch #50 comic 29 December 1979 VGFN clean DC Thomson - XMAS cover EBAY
STOCK IMAGE USED. XMAS cover.Nice condition mid grade issues (FN 5.0 (5/10) or better) with NO newsagent marks or writing on covers. These have minor faults including very small tears, creases and corner/edge/spine wear. Expect age fading and some foxing as these are 35 to 45+ years old. Also expect a few small tears on the outside edges of interior pages due to the poor quality of paper used. Comes comic bagged. Happy to combine postage. Message us to set up an eBay Buy-It-Now for you.
£6.99 ...X
51 Viz Magazine #51 comic - Fine FN+ clean - - XMAS cover - Dec 1991 EBAY
STOCK IMAGE USED. XMAS cover issue.Nice condition high grade issues (FN/VFN 7.0 (7/10) or better) with NO newsagent marks or writing on covers. Expect age fading/foxing on some of the earlier issues and some foxing as 30 years old. Comes comic bagged. Happy to combine postage. Message us to set up an eBay Buy-It-Now for you.
£4.99 ...X
51 Viz magazine #51 comic - Nice (VG/FN) - - XMAS cover - Dec 1991 EBAY
STOCK IMAGE USED. XMAS cover issue.Nice condition mid grade issues (FN 5.0 (5/10) or better). No newsagent marks. These have minor faults including very small tears, creases, and corner/edge wear.. Expect age fading/foxing on some of the earlier issues and some foxing as some of the early ones are 30+ years old. Comes comic bagged. Happy to combine postage. Message us to set up an eBay Buy-It-Now for you.
£3.49 ...X
54 Crisis #54 comic - Fine FN+ clean - 2000AD Presents - XMAS cover issue - 1991 EBAY
STOCK IMAGE USED. Nice condition mid to high grade issues (FN/VFN 7.0 (7/10) or better) with NO newsagent marks or writing on covers. Expect age fading/foxing on some of the earlier issues and some foxing as 30 years old. Comes comic bagged. Happy to combine postage. Message us to set up an eBay Buy-It-Now for you.
£7.99 ...X
54 Crisis #54 comic - VG/VG+ - 2000AD Presents - XMAS cover issue - 1991 EBAY
STOCK IMAGE USED. Good reading copies (VG 4.0 ad VG+ 4.5) or better). Possible newsagent mark on cover.These have faults including multiple small tears, possible 1-inch spine tear, some spline roll, creases and corner/edge/spine wear. None really poor. Expect age fading/foxing on some of the earlier issues and some foxing as some of the early ones are 30+ years old. Comes comic bagged. Happy to combine postage. Message us to set up an eBay Buy-It-Now for you.
£4.99 ...X
54 Crisis #54 comic Nice VGFN clean - 2000AD Presents - XMAS cover issue - 1991 EBAY
STOCK IMAGE USED. Nice condition mid grade issues (FN 5.0 (5/10) or better). No newsagent marks. These have minor faults including very small tears, creases, corner/edge wea. Expect age fading/foxing on some of the earlier issues and some foxing as some of the early ones are 30+ years old. Comes comic bagged. Happy to combine postage. Message us to set up an eBay Buy-It-Now for you.
£5.99 ...X
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There is a galary so come of the Christmas issues here:

 

https://www.comicpriceguide.co.uk/lists.php?id=27