[.ca] Archie Americana Series Best Of The Forties (ISBN 1879794004)

Essential reading for Archie afficionados:
Fans who've followed the escapades of Archie Andrews and his Riverdale gang over the years will find great delight in this volume containing 15 stories spanning the length of the 1940's. The stories chosen in this first volume are included primarily for their historical significance. Kudos to the editorial staff for selecting such highlights like his first ever appearance in, 'Pep Comics' #22 along with other tales that introduce for the first time ever: Betty Cooper Jughead Archie's Jalopy Veronica Lodge Mr. Weatherbee Reggie Mantle Mr. Lodge Moose While these early origin tales are not necessarily standouts storywise they do provide crucial insight into the genesis of this classic American comic series that fans will find much value in.