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a Collection of Tiger and Scorcher weekly comics from 1979 and 1980. This was a popular British sports anthology comic published by IPC Magazines, which had a significant following in South Africa during the late 70s.
Collection Identification
The issues in your photos date primarily from March 1979 through December 1979. Key features visible include:
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Famous Stories: You have issues featuring Billy's Boots (a legendary strip about a boy with magical football boots) and Skid Solo (Formula 1 racing).
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Celebrity Covers: One prominent issue features Peter Shilton (England goalkeeper) receiving the Tiger Trophy from comedian Ernie Wise.
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Regional Pricing: These issues were printed in the UK but distributed in South Africa, as evidenced by the South African price (30c) visible at the bottom of the covers alongside the UK price (9p or 10p).
Condition: Yours appear to be in "Good" to "Very Good" vintage condition. There is some minor "foxing" (brown spotting) and edge wear typical for 45-year-old newsprint.
Estimate Value: R500 - R800
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