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
Gangsters, kidnappers, maniacal killers, and thugs of all stripes had their lurid stories recounted in Crime Does Not Pay! Featuring thrilling, brutal tales and disturbing, despicable characters, Crime Does Not Pay enthralled a nation and was the most popular comic book of its time. The series was a favorite target of Dr. Fredric Wertham and other censors and is partially responsible for the creation of the Comics Code Authority—yet it was also an inspiration for Harvey Kurtzman's reality-based EC Comics. See why this series was both revered and reviled in this unique "best of" primer! * Crime Does Not Pay editor Bob Wood brutally murdered his girlfriend and was later murdered himself! This fascinating sidebar is detailed in an essay by cartoonist, historian, and co-editor Denis Kitchen. * Contains a selection of stories from across the series' run in the 1940s, a new cover, an illustrated essay, and an introduction. * All-new Crime-inspired cover by artist Pete Poplaski with colors by Bernie Mireault.
Nylon Nightmare." Riverdale's resident blabbermouth has Archie in a ton of hot water! Gabby mistakenly informs Veronica about a surprise birthday gift--not realizing that the redhead made no plans to buy one! Now this mix-up has Arch pressed for time, with Betty and Mrs. Andrews' stockings trapped in the middle of things! Can he find a decent pair of nylons at the 11th hour? Then meet Taffy Twist and family in her first appearance! 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.
A Horse's Tale." The upcoming masquerade party has Archie searching for the perfect costume. As a fantastic friend, he blackmails Jughead into being the horse to his medieval knight. When the price is too high to afford both outfits, Arch decides to build a suit of armor from household items. One breadbox helmet later and his armor is complete, but can he win the prize for best costume? 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.
The Little Things in Life." A simple bicycle race between rivals begins a monster headache for Mr. Andrews! Reggie and Archie race around Riverdale, but our favorite redhead wrecks his bike before the official contest can begin. To raise funds for a repair, Arch starts a babysitting service without consulting his parents. How can he watch these infants and keep Mr. Andrews from finding out? There are over 40 pages to love here, including an appearance from Dotty and Ditto! 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.
Memories." Take a trip through Archie's childhood as Mr. & Mrs. Andrews open up the family photo album. As it turns out, the troublesome teen was once a rambunctious rattler! Each snapshot tells the story of how a younger Archie turned his father bald. As Mr. Andrews gets more upset, will today's teenager pay for his past transgressions? Plus - learn the secret of being an "Alibi Artist"! 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.
Monkey Shines." They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but Archie's new pet may take this idea too far! Riverdale goes bananas when Arch buys a monkey that replicates whatever he sees. This primate quickly causes too much trouble for the Andrews household, but can Jughead, Betty or Veronica handle his antics? See Squeaky's shenanigans along with more tales from Archie and Dotty & Ditto! 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.
Almost eight years have passed since I rode that juggernaut garbage truck into history and glory during the "Borderline of Friendship Parade" south of McAllen, Texas, routing a gang of despicable drug traffickers and generating temporary local pollution. Since then, a lot of water under many unsafe bridges, many pointless and inexplicable murders all over the U.S. and the world, a plethora of high-level fumbling economically and politically on the national and international levels, etc... But I have always made it a honed point to eschew substantive material in perpetuating the chronicles of my illustrious adventures and I can conceive of no reason to alter that fabulous format now in my present work, MONTANA PRESERVE. Instead, I will leave no rock unupset in the unswerving course of my nonpareil detecting, and I will never call upon a succinct sentence or monosyllabic word where rambling narrative and overblown verbiage will suffice. So, ensconce yourself, for once you embark on this Carlyle Current epic, it can be minutes before you decide to toss -- "lay" it aside for something more stimulating such as a TV rerun of I LOVE LOOSELY -- uh, make that LUCY, or DRAGNET, especially the later DRAGNETs with Harry Morgan in the supporting role.
Negative Psychology." The students of Riverdale High are nominating worthy class presidents - so how did Archie's name get into the mix? He's stuck running for election despite the overwhelming disdain for his nomination. Now Jughead has to work overtime to stop his best pal from receiving any votes! Can they put a halt to his unwanted campaign? As an added trivia bonus, this is the final comic under the MLJ banner. Be sure to keep a lookout for the first appearance of the company as Archie Comics! 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.
Halloween Hi-Jinx." When Mr. Weatherbee is caught in a sidewalk spat between Reggie and Archie, Archie finds himself banned from the Halloween dance! Betty convinces him to come anyway, though, since Mr. Weatherbee is unlikely to attend the soirée. So what's he to do when the 'Bee shows up? Plus another 45 pages of adventures with Oscar, Bumbie and more! 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.
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.
Straddling the Montana-Wyoming border, this area is a sacred to the Crow people as the animal it is named after. From river to high cliffs, Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area hosts five distinct vegetation communities, a stunning array of fauna, and a rich human history.
This book is small enough to take along on your next visit to the garden center and features the best plant varieties for Montana gardens, whether you want to grow annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, vines, climbers, roses, bulbs, or herbs. Original.
The bountiful variety of plants, wildlife, water, and fertile soil found in Montana's Rock Creek Valley has attracted people for centuries. The Apsaalooke--predecessors of the Crow Indians--migrated to the region in the 1600s. The valley's next influx of settlers came after the Crow accessioned land for homesteading in 1892. But long before it was open to settlers, John Colter and other fur trappers crisscrossed the region during the 1830s. John Bozeman and Jim Bridger charted the Bozeman Trail through the Rock Creek Valley in the 1860s. James "Yankee Jim" George discovered coal deposits near Red Lodge in 1866, which brought the Northern Pacific Railway in 1889; an industrial boom followed. Emigrants from Finland, Italy, Austria, and Scotland as well as pioneers from the East and Midwest started farming communities in Fox, Roberts, Boyd, and Joliet, all of which grew into major shipping points for grain, beans, sugar beets, hay, poultry, and wool. Further upstream, in Red Lodge, tourism supplanted coal as the predominant industry with the opening of the Beartooth Highway to Yellowstone Park in 1936.
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