Golden Age Archie Humor — Early 1950s Teen Comedy Classic
A lively early-’50s Pep Comics issue featuring Archie Andrews, Jughead, Betty, and Veronica in peak Riverdale form, with contributions from Bill Vigoda, Bill Woggon, and Joe Edwards. The cover encapsulates classic Archie humor with Archie’s lovestruck poetry and Jughead’s trademark deadpan punchline.
📚 Contents:
Cover Art: Bill Vigoda
“London Britches” — Archie and Reggie plot to deflate a charming British exchange student’s popularity by introducing him to Moose’s girl, Midge.
“Soled Out” — Archie and Reggie misinterpret Veronica’s comments and toss her shoes into the pool.
Katy Keene Feature — By Bill Woggon; Katy recruits K.O. for an impromptu fashion fix.
“From Hollywood” — Lighthearted gossip column with Archie pictured at a typewriter.
“Fired With Courage” — Joe Edwards’ Wilbur tries to prove bravery in a fireworks stunt.
“For Better or Voice” — Ferdie tries to impress Suzie with phony foreign language skills.
“The Football Fan” — Li’l Jinx story by Joe Edwards; a humorous look at sports enthusiasm gone wrong.
📝 Maj. Picto’s Grading Notes
VG– (3.5) — Light general wear with mild spine stress, corner blunting, and minor surface soiling. Small split at base of spine (under ½"). Colors remain rich and saturated, with supple off-white pages and firm staples. Displays very well for grade.
A bright, charming Golden Age Archie book full of playful, quintessential 1950s Americana humor — perfect for collectors of teen-comedy comics or early Archie art by Bill Vigoda.
Golden Age Archie Humor — Early 1950s Teen Comedy Classic
A lively early-’50s Pep Comics issue featuring Archie Andrews, Jughead, Betty, and Veronica in peak Riverdale form, with contributions from Bill Vigoda, Bill Woggon, and Joe Edwards. The cover encapsulates classic Archie humor with Archie’s lovestruck poetry and Jughead’s trademark deadpan punchline.
📚 Contents:
Cover Art: Bill Vigoda
“London Britches” — Archie and Reggie plot to deflate a charming British exchange student’s popularity by introducing him to Moose’s girl, Midge.
“Soled Out” — Archie and Reggie misinterpret Veronica’s comments and toss her shoes into the pool.
Katy Keene Feature — By Bill Woggon; Katy recruits K.O. for an impromptu fashion fix.
“From Hollywood” — Lighthearted gossip column with Archie pictured at a typewriter.
“Fired With Courage” — Joe Edwards’ Wilbur tries to prove bravery in a fireworks stunt.
“For Better or Voice” — Ferdie tries to impress Suzie with phony foreign language skills.
“The Football Fan” — Li’l Jinx story by Joe Edwards; a humorous look at sports enthusiasm gone wrong.
📝 Maj. Picto’s Grading Notes
VG– (3.5) — Light general wear with mild spine stress, corner blunting, and minor surface soiling. Small split at base of spine (under ½"). Colors remain rich and saturated, with supple off-white pages and firm staples. Displays very well for grade.
A bright, charming Golden Age Archie book full of playful, quintessential 1950s Americana humor — perfect for collectors of teen-comedy comics or early Archie art by Bill Vigoda.
