Preview: Football Picture Story Monthly Vol. 1 and 2 – DC Thomson to Reprint Classic Sport Comics Material Via the Heritage Imprint

While Rebellion has been hugely active in recent years bringing vintage comics back to print via its Treasury of British Comics line similar projects from DC Thomson have been much rarer. They have put out a number of titles through their Heritage Comics imprint though, some in print and some digitally. An exciting announcement today from their direction – the fondly remembered Football Picture Story Monthly gets two collections to mark its 4oth anniversary. Details in the press release below. FOOTBALL PICTURE STORY MONTHLY CELEBRATES 40TH ANNIVERSARY WITH BRAND-NEW GRAPHIC NOVELS! Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026, Football Picture Story Monthly is back with two incredible graphic novel volumes out now! Volume One: The Best of Stark and Volume Two: The Best of We Are United! First published in 1986, Football Picture Story Monthly was an instant success for British publishing giant DC Thomson. Running for 17 years and releasing a staggering 418 issues, this celebrated title was launched during the World Cup in Mexico. Now, DC Thomson’s most requested title to be reprinted is match-ready as the Heritage Comics team collate some of the title’s most beloved issues in two graphi...