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Archie: His First 50 Years #[nn]

Jan 1991 · Abbeville Press · 18.00 USD
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This hardcover collection celebrates the first five decades of Archie Andrews, from his 1941 debut through 1991, featuring a curated selection of classic comic book stories, covers, and artwork that highlight the evolution of the character and the iconic Riverdale gang. Published by Abbeville Press, it serves as a comprehensive retrospective, showcasing the work of legendary creators like Bob Montana and the enduring charm of Archie Comics' humor and slice-of-life storytelling.

Contains 13 stories
Archie's Debut
6 pp · Teen
Archie Andrews [Archibald AndrewsChick]Betty CooperSam CooperMildred CooperFred AndrewsEdna AndrewsGramps AndrewsJughead Jones [Forsythe P. Jones] (introduction for all)
Veronica's Debut
5.5 pp · Teen
Archie AndrewsVeronica Lodge (introduction)Jughead JonesFred AndrewsPenny Reems (introduction)Betty Cooper (cameo)
Archie Meets Mr. Lodge
6 pp · Teen
Archie AndrewsVeronica LodgeBurton K. Lodge (introduction)

When Veronica takes Archie to the airport to meet her father, a series of miscommunications spirals into an unexpected turn of events—Archie finds himself unexpectedly thrust into a role representing his state on a congressional committee. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, this six-page tale captures the classic charm of Archie’s early adventures with a twist of bureaucratic whimsy.

Double Date
11 pp · Teen
Archie AndrewsBetty CooperVeronica LodgeJughead Jones (cameo)
Prom Pranks
8 pp · Teen
Archie AndrewsVeronica LodgeJughead JonesMiss GrundyBetty CooperMrs. LodgeMrs. AndrewsMr. McQuigganMr. Weatherbee

In "Prom Pranks," Archie's dream of dancing with Veronica at the prom takes a wild turn when he learns Jughead accidentally mailed his invitation—leading Veronica to accept, and forcing Archie to navigate a double date at the big event.

Camera Bugs
8 pp · Teen
Archie AndrewsBetty CooperMr. WeatherbeeMrs. GrundyJughead JonesPop AndrewsKappy (introduction)
Nobody's Dummy
10 pp · Teen
Archie AndrewsVeronica LodgeBetty CooperJughead JonesMr. WeatherbeeMiss Grundy

Archie finds himself in the middle of a misunderstanding when he brings a dressmaker’s dummy to Veronica’s sewing class—only to watch as everyone from the schoolyard to the local diner mistakes it for a real girl. With Jo and the gang caught in the chaos, Archie’s trying to keep the truth from unraveling, but the confusion just keeps growing.

Like Real Gone
6 pp · Teen
Archie AndrewsBetty CooperVeronica LodgeJughead JonesReggie MantlePop TateMr. LodgeSmithers
The Time of Your Life
6 pp · Teen
Betty CooperHal CooperReggie MantleVeronica LodgeArchie AndrewsJughead Jones
A Matter of Prejudice
6 pp · Teen

In "A Matter of Prejudice," Archie is blindsided when Veronica insists only some of his friends be invited to her party, leading him to question whether her decision stems from bias against Chuck. The tension brews as Archie grapples with loyalty, friendship, and the unspoken rules of teenage social dynamics.

Sugar Substitute
6 pp · Teen
Archie AndrewsWaldo WeatherbeeCoach KleatsProfessor FlutesnootGeraldine GrundyMiss Boing

In "Sugar Substitute," a charming new substitute teacher named Miss Boing sends Mr. Weatherbee and the male faculty into a tizzy—until they learn she’s attending a women’s lib meeting. Spooked by the idea of female empowerment, the men secretly infiltrate the gathering, only to be relieved when Miss Boing reveals she’s no feminist, enjoys being treated like a lady, and even convinces the other women teachers to stay out of the movement.

Sugar Substitute – Part Two
5 pp · Teen

In "Sugar Substitute – Part Two," the arrival of the dazzling substitute teacher Miss Boing sends Mr. Weatherbee and the male faculty into a daze—until they catch wind of her attending a women's lib meeting. Spurred by panic over a potential gender takeover, the men resort to spying on the gathering, only to be surprised when Miss Boing reveals she’s not a feminist at all, happily embracing traditional courtesies and even convincing her fellow female teachers to stay out of the movement.

Commercial Consumption
5 pp · Teen

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Full credits

writer, artist Al Hartley
letterer Bill Yoshida

Reprints

↩ Reprints Pep Comics #22 (1941), Pep Comics #26 (1942), Pep Comics #31 (1942), Archie Comics #1 (1942), Archie Comics #7 (1944), Pep Comics #48 (1944), Pep Comics #64 (1947), Laugh Comics / Laugh #104 (1959), Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #156 (1968), Archie and Me #47 (1972), Everything's Archie #26 (1973), Pep #397 (1984)

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