New Release Books by Bob Montana

Seventy years ago, a small independent comics publisher introduced a new kind of character to comics fans. He wasn''t a superhero, warrior, or spaceman--he was Archie Andrews, a typical American teenager! Dark Horse and Archie Comics Publications present the archive library series everyone''s talking about--now in bargain-priced trade paperback! The earliest, hardest-to-find stories in the history of Archie comics can now be read and enjoyed in full color. From Archie''s budding romances with Betty and Veronica to his antics at Riverdale High, this collection contains more than 200 pages of hilarious humor and deft cartooning from the great talents who originally brought Archie to life, including Bob Montana! Featuring dozens of stories by revered Archie artist, Bob Montana!he first volume of Archie Archives collects Pep Comics #22-#38, Jackpot Comics #4-#8, and Archie Comics #1-#2! "These anthologies are time capsules in themselves, good guides for seeing the difference between comics published before and after the Comics Code was put in place in the 1950s." -nyjournalofbooks.com "Dark Horse''s dedication to restoring these issues to full color and clarity preserves the Archie world for all of us to enjoy."-CraveOnline.com

Collects the adventures of Archie and his friends originally printed in Sunday newspaper comics from the 1940s and 1950s.

The Mirth of a Nation gets his own book! Archie''s 1st issue came out in 1942, and it''s been going strong ever since! In "Prom Pranks", Archie writes millionaire heiress Veronica Lodge an invitation to the prom, just for kicks. But when Jughead accidentally sends it and she accepts, Archie has to juggle two dates in one night! Witness the birth of the world''s most famous Love Triangle! DISCLAIMER: The stories, characters, and incidents in this publication are entirely fictional. This publication contains material that was originally created in a less racially and socially sensitive time in our society and reflects attitudes that may be represented as offensive today. The stories are represented here without alteration for historical reference.

Gathers the first appearances of Archie Andrews in 1941 and his rival Reggie in 1942, as well as stories from the first issues of the comic books devoted to Archie, Betty and Veronica, Jughead, and Reggie.

Gangsters, kidnappers, maniacal killers, and thugs of all stripes had their lurid stories recounted in Crime Does Not Pay, a seminal ''40s comic-book series. Bob Wood, its editor, brutally murdered his girlfriend, did prison time, and was then murdered himself! This fascinating sidebar is described in an essay by cartoonist, historian, and co-editor Denis Kitchen. Featuring thrilling, disturbing, and brutal tales and despicable characters, Crime Does Not Pay enthralled a nation.

"A full comic re-mastered version of Archie''s popular and bestselling "The Best of Archie Comics, " featuring more than 50 iconic, hand-picked favorite Archie stories from the comic''s 70-year history."--Provided by publisher.