Football Picture Story Monthly – Issue 1
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Football Picture Story Monthly was a compact comic that captured the essence of football in a simple yet engaging way, using black and white illustrations. Launched during the 1986 World…
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Champ – Issue 1
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Scorcher – Issue 1
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Score n Roar – Issue 1
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Speed – Issue 1
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