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Y'know, for all the problems eBay sometimes inflicts on us, there are still a good few bargains to be had from time-to-time. I bought six of these ten VALIANT Summer Specials from the same seller for less than the price another seller is asking for only one of them at the moment. I already have two of the issues, but one is in better condition than my other copy, so I'm a very happy chappie as that's the one I was really wanting. (The 1971 Valiant & SMASH! Summer Special, in case you were wondering. Currently on eBay at an asking price of £79.99 - with a piece of the cover missing.)
I was surprised to see the very first Valiant Summer Special was a cardboard covered, square-bound book, similar (but larger) than the VULCAN Annual for 1977. I wonder if this is the only time a Summer (or Holiday) Special has been issued in that format? It has 80 pages, not counting the covers, and is quite a nifty little publication. I see one seller is currently asking for £75 for this Special - I wonder if he'll ever get it? Valiant weekly first came out in 1962, so I'm also surprised it took four years for a Summer Special to be issued. Why did it take so long I wonder? Anyone know?
So if you're looking for a particular comic, don't despair at the sky-high prices some sellers are asking for. Take solace from the thought that, when you least expect it, it'll pop up on eBay at a bargain price you can afford. And while you're waiting for that much-sought after item on your wish-list to come along, enjoy looking at the covers of these bombastic little beauties. But remember - they're mine! Incidentally, if you ask me really nicely, I may post some of the contents in the not-too-distant future. Is that something you'd like to see? Then say so in the comments section, effendis.
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