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    Best of the Forties / Book #1

    Part of Archie Americana Series

    Author George Gladir
    Illustrated by Rex Lindsey
    Paperback
    $11.95 US
    Archie Comic Publications | Archie Comics
    6.89"W x 10.02"H x 0.46"D   | 12 oz | 44 per carton
    On sale Jul 12, 1995 | 128 Pages | 9781879794009
    Age 9-12 years | Grades 4-7
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    In 1941, Pep Comics introduced Archie Andrews, "America's newest boyfriend." Since then, Archie and his perennial teenage friends have entertained young and old alike with their hilarious misadventures. In this volume, you'll journey to a bygone era and unearth the roots of an American institution.
    George Gladir was one of the most important and influential writers at Archie Comics. George and Dan DeCarlo created the iconic character Sabrina the Teenage Witch. In a career that spanned seven decades, Gladir contributed countless stories of Archie and his pals as well as writing for CRACKED magazine for over thirty years.
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    In 1941, Pep Comics introduced Archie Andrews, "America's newest boyfriend." Since then, Archie and his perennial teenage friends have entertained young and old alike with their hilarious misadventures. In this volume, you'll journey to a bygone era and unearth the roots of an American institution.

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    George Gladir was one of the most important and influential writers at Archie Comics. George and Dan DeCarlo created the iconic character Sabrina the Teenage Witch. In a career that spanned seven decades, Gladir contributed countless stories of Archie and his pals as well as writing for CRACKED magazine for over thirty years.
    George Gladir View titles by George Gladir
    Rex Lindsey View titles by Rex Lindsey

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