Roy of the Rovers is one of Egmont's best-loved and most enduring comic-book characters. Since his debut in 1954 in Tiger, his fancy footwork and off-pitch dramas have raised pulses all over the world.
Roy's popularity earned him his own comic in 1976, which ran for a whopping 17 years throughout the 70s, 80s and 90s. Life was never dull in Melchester, and off-field antics often overshadowed events on the pitch - such as the 'who shot Roy?' mystery of the early 1980s. The comic also featured such cartoon footballing heroes as Hot Shot Hamish, Billy's Boots and Mike's Mini Men, all of whom earned a place in the hearts of the generations who read them every week.
Though Roy's playing days were ended by a helicopter crash in 1993, Egmont is justifiably proud to have him in its back catalogue. And as a generation of Roy of the Rovers readers look back fondly on their first footballing hero, Egmont is releasing a host of Roy of the Rovers products in 2009 to keep old fans entertained, and to introduce a whole new generation of football fans the excitement of Melchester Rovers' star player. Starting with the Roy of the Rovers Personalised Book.
Amazing... unbelievable... the opportunity every 1970s schoolboy dreamed of can come true: to join the Melchester Rovers line-up as Roy Race's new star player! This incredible book features a brand new 5-page story featuring YOU - with no fewer than 12 customised illustrations and 17 name-checks throughout - including on the front and back cover! To add authenticity to this unique experience, the Roy of the Rovers personalised book features a host of stories featuring other characters from the 1970s comic, including The Safest Hands in Soccer and Mike's Mini Men.
This is the ideal gift for the football comic fan who has never grown up!
How it Works:
Use this page to create a character that will represent you (or the recipient) in the Roy of the Rovers comic strip. Simply pick features from the drop-down lists above until you are happy with the character you have created. Make sure you also fill in your character name in the box provided.
When you are ready, simply add the book to your basket and move to the check-out - or carry on shopping!
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