comicbooks.com Join Free
HomeArchie › #3
Archie#3
Cover: Bob Montana

Archie #3

Jan 1951 · Gerald G. Swan · 6d [0-0-6 GBP]
📊 ~27,734 copies sold its debut month
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free

In "Points of Interest," Archie and his friends stumble upon a curious promotion for the Schoolboys' and Schoolgirls' Pocket Library series, sparking a lighthearted adventure centered around the books' quirky appeal. The story unfolds with the usual charm of early Archie comics, all drawn in the classic style by Bob Montana, whose crisp cover art captures the playful spirit of the era.

Contains 4 stories
Points of Interest
8 pp · Humor, Teen
The Great Lover
7 pp · Humor, Teen

In "The Great Lover," Archie’s mom pushes him to call Betty for a date, leading to a hilarious mix-up when he accidentally dials her instead of Veronica. Betty, convinced she’s dreaming, rushes to get ready in her finest white dress, only to be stunned by Archie’s casual flannel shirt and jeans—and even more so when he refuses to kiss her goodnight.

The Spirit of "48"
8 pp · Humor, Teen

In "The Spirit of '48," Archie stumbles into a surreal history lesson when a falling Lincoln statue knocks him out during a research session. In his dream, he’s guided by iconic figures through pivotal moments in American history, each encounter bringing the past vividly to life.

Tricks of the Trade!!
9 pp · Humor, Teen

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (Good) $1
Our model’s value — refined as new sales data arrives · CGC census counts shown where available

Find on

Search eBay for Archie #3
No confirmed live listings for this exact issue right now — this opens an eBay search.

Read it digitally

Amazon Kindle Buy the digital edition GlobalComix Indie & digital reader
Opens a search on each platform — digital availability varies by title.

Sell my copy

Have this issue — or a whole collection? Get a fair offer from us, skip the marketplace fees and the hassle.

We Buy Collections ▸
Fast, fair offers · we handle grading & shipping

Full credits

writer Ray Gill
artist, inker Bill Vigoda
cover pencils, inks Bob Montana

Reprints

↩ Reprints Archie Comics #36 (1949), Archie Comics #41 (1949)

Reviews

Reader reviews

No reader reviews yet.