{"product_id":"whoopee-holiday-special-1984-from-ipc-magazines-ltd","title":"Whoopee Holiday Special 1984 from IPC Magazines Ltd","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"789\"\u003eWhoopee Holiday Special 1984 is a classic UK humour comic from the golden era of British children’s weekly comics. Priced at 55p on the cover, this holiday special captures the distinctive slapstick style and bold cartoon artwork that made Whoopee a popular title among young readers in the 1970s and 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003eThis issue features “Sweeny Toddler” alongside the energetic, exaggerated character humour typical of British comic publishing of the period. Holiday specials were often printed in limited seasonal runs, making surviving copies increasingly collectible among UK comic enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003eThis is an original 1984 UK edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003eCondition Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003eGraded Good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003eThe spine shows no damage and remains structurally solid. The comic presents well overall with typical signs of age and handling consistent with vintage children’s comics. No major tears or structural defects are present. Minor corner creases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003eThis copy is not bagged or boarded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003eThis is a pre-owned vintage comic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1508\"\u003eIssue Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003eTitle: Whoopee Holiday Special\u003cbr data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1543\"\u003eYear: 1984\u003cbr data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003eCover Price: 55p\u003cbr data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003ePublisher: IPC Magazines Ltd\u003cbr data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003eFormat: Holiday Special Issue\u003cbr data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1644\"\u003eRegion: United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1714\"\u003eWhy Holiday Specials Are Collectible\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1969\"\u003eHoliday and summer specials from UK humour comics were often separate print runs from regular weekly issues. These seasonal editions are increasingly sought after by collectors completing title runs or building nostalgic 1980s British comic collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"2082\"\u003eClean-spine copies are particularly desirable, as children’s comics were frequently read heavily and discarded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2087\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2101\"\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2259\"\u003eCollectors of 1980s UK humour comics.\u003cbr data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2143\"\u003eBritish comic nostalgia enthusiasts.\u003cbr data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2182\"\u003eHoliday special comic collectors.\u003cbr data-start=\"2215\" data-end=\"2218\"\u003eRetro children’s publishing collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2264\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2273\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2275\" data-end=\"2328\"\u003eIs the spine intact?\u003cbr data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2298\"\u003eYes, there is no spine damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2330\" data-end=\"2402\"\u003eIs this bagged and boarded?\u003cbr data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2360\"\u003eNo, it is not bagged or boarded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2489\"\u003eWhat condition is it in?\u003cbr data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2431\"\u003eIt is graded Good condition with typical age-related wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2491\" data-end=\"2563\"\u003eIs this an original 1984 issue?\u003cbr data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"2525\"\u003eYes, this is an original 1984 edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2565\" data-end=\"2667\"\u003eDoes it include all pages?\u003cbr data-start=\"2591\" data-end=\"2594\"\u003eThe comic is complete. You may wish to confirm page count if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2669\" data-end=\"2672\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2674\" data-end=\"2729\"\u003eAdd a Classic 1980s British Comic to Your Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2731\" data-end=\"2907\"\u003eWhether you collect UK humour comics or are rebuilding a nostalgic childhood collection, this Whoopee Holiday Special represents a vibrant piece of 1980s British comic history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IPC Magazines Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52432070181211,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/5608\/4571\/files\/Scan_20260221.jpg?v=1771687100","url":"https:\/\/retrogamesandfilms.com\/products\/whoopee-holiday-special-1984-from-ipc-magazines-ltd","provider":"Retro Games And Films","version":"1.0","type":"link"}