ARCHIE AMERICANA HC (2025)

"Various (w) o Various (a) o Bob Montana (c) In 1941, Pep Comics introduced Archie Andrews, 'American's newest boyfriend.' Since then, Archie and his teenage friends have entertained young and old alike with the hilarious misadventures. Filled with outrageous tales of dating woes, high school hijinx and slapstick mayhem, it wasn't long before Archie became known as 'the Mirth of the Nation.' Now, IDW Publishing combines both 'Best of the Forties' Americana series books into one must-have collection! "

"Various (w) o Dan DeCarlo, Harry Lucey and more (a) o Andrew Pepoy (c) The '50s are a fondly remembered decade for many-for both those who lived through it, and those who know it only from nostalgic movies and TV shows. Now journey back to the days of drive-ins and hula-hoops and join Archie and his teenage friends as they frolic through the frantic Fifties! Read about Archie's Scottish ancestors! See the girls in cassimere sweaters, plaid skirts, and bobbysox! Experience the time Archie and Jughead became beatniks! Behold an Elvis look-alike mesmerizing Riverdale! Witness as Moose takes apart Archie, literally! Follow Archie's lead as the group hoots it up at the sock hop! Glide with the gang as they rollerskate through the magical world of Riverdale and laugh again at the antics of American's #1 Teenagers!"

"Various (w) ' Various (a) ' Andrew Pepoy (c) The sensational sixties, a time of dreams, hopes, revolution, and social change! At the forefront of the decade were the nation's youth, enjoying the latest fads, speaking their minds, and defining a generation. Ever timeless, Archie and his friends came along for the ride, exploring both the fun and mores of the times with their unique brand of humor, as only they could! But Archie Comics was also around to remind everyone 'the more things change, the more they stay the same!' Whether getting tangled up in the eternal love triangle or incurring the wrath of the principal and Veronica's father, Archie scaled new heights of hilarity!"

"The Archie Best of the Decades series continues with the 1970s. Experience the women's movement as it spreads through Riverdale! Relive the Bicentennial! Witness the emergence of patches, pet rocks, and CB's! Play along with 'Pong'! Boogie with Archie and the gang at the disco and laugh again at the antics of America's #1 teenagers!"