Archie Publications · Tales Calculated to Drive You Bats #1 · March 1961 · $0.12 · 36 pages · One-Shot
Grade: VG- 3.5
Edited by Richard Goldwater.
Cover by Orlando Busino.
This humor one-shot features Archie Andrews and other familiar characters from Riverdale in science fiction and UFO-themed stories that capitalize on the flying saucer craze of the early 1960s. The issue presents multiple standalone stories written and illustrated by Orlando Busino, mixing Archie's typical domestic situations with extraterrestrial encounters and space-age scenarios.
The cover depicts Martians visiting Earth while Archie reads UFO literature and Mr. Andrews dismisses such material as nonsense, establishing the comic's playful approach to the era's fascination with visitors from outer space.
This scarce Archie one-shot represents the publisher's attempt to capitalize on contemporary science fiction trends while maintaining their signature wholesome humor approach.
Condition VG- 3.5 with moderate wear consistent with grade, complete interior, structurally sound, and unrestored.
Archie Publications · Tales Calculated to Drive You Bats #1 · March 1961 · $0.12 · 36 pages · One-Shot
Grade: VG- 3.5
Edited by Richard Goldwater.
Cover by Orlando Busino.
This humor one-shot features Archie Andrews and other familiar characters from Riverdale in science fiction and UFO-themed stories that capitalize on the flying saucer craze of the early 1960s. The issue presents multiple standalone stories written and illustrated by Orlando Busino, mixing Archie's typical domestic situations with extraterrestrial encounters and space-age scenarios.
The cover depicts Martians visiting Earth while Archie reads UFO literature and Mr. Andrews dismisses such material as nonsense, establishing the comic's playful approach to the era's fascination with visitors from outer space.
This scarce Archie one-shot represents the publisher's attempt to capitalize on contemporary science fiction trends while maintaining their signature wholesome humor approach.
Condition VG- 3.5 with moderate wear consistent with grade, complete interior, structurally sound, and unrestored.
