Rupert Holiday Special

The Rupert Holiday Special (1979–1981) is a trio of oversized seasonal comic annuals from Polystyle Publications, collecting the gentle, whimsical adventures of the beloved bear and his friends from Nutwood. Each issue, timed for the Christmas market, offered a mix of full-color strip reprints and original stories, maintaining the classic, storybook charm that had defined the character for decades. Though a brief run, these specials served as a warm, accessible entry point for a new generation of readers, preserving the timeless, pastoral spirit of the Rupert tradition.