The Tandy Computer Whiz Kids (News by Computer Foils Kidnappers Edition)

Published in 1986 by Archie Comics in partnership with Radio Shack, The Tandy Computer Whiz Kids (News by Computer Foils Kidnappers Edition) is a single-issue comic that blends educational tech promotion with a classic rescue story. Written by William Palmer and illustrated by legendary artist Carmine Infantino, it follows young computer enthusiasts using their Tandy skills to thwart a kidnapping. Though brief, the comic stands as a unique artifact of mid-80s cross-promotion, showcasing Infantino’s dynamic art in an unexpected, instructional context.