Battle Holiday Special
IPC · 1982–1983 · 2 issues
About the series
A short-lived but lively IPC annual, Battle Holiday Special (1982–1983) collected reprints and new material from the publisher's popular war comics line, including Battle and Action Force. Each oversized issue delivered a punchy mix of gritty combat strips and lighter adventure tales, aimed at young readers during school breaks. Though it ran for only two issues, the special captured the tail end of IPC's classic war-comic era, with standout contributions from artists like Mike Western and John Cooper. It remains a fondly remembered seasonal treat for fans of British war comics.