Captain Armada

When I started reading, the most affordable books were Armada paperbacks. In 1977, they cost 35p, a far cry from the Collins hardbacks, which cost over three times as much. At the end of these books there was always this little ad, informing us that Captain Armada had a shipload of exciting books. In the 80s, Captain Armada changed to a superhero, similar to Captain America. I prefer the old one. Looking back at the prices, it was great if you came across an older copy that had been sitting on the shelf for a while because it might cost 5p less. That shilling made a big difference, as it meant a pocketful for sweets or a small bar of chocolate!