Archie Digest #236
an issue of Archie Digest by Archie Comics
Issue description
For 65 years Archie and his friends from Riverdale High have been delighting audiences
of all ages. Now, in tribute to Archie's longevity, this special issue of Archie Digest pays
tribute to Archie's illustrious past by reprinting Archie's very first adventures from Pep
Comics #22 and Archie Comics #1! From Archie being a hapless showoff when Betty
moves into town, to Archie being a tongue-tied, discombobulated wreck when Veronica
moves into town, these early stories written by Vic Bloom and others reflect the free-
wheeling fun of the popular screwball comedy movies of the day. Not to mention the
charmingly exaggerated cartooning styles of Bob Montana and others so popular in the
1940s. As if that weren't enough, the original "funny animal" supporting features like
Squoimy the Woim, Cubby the Bear and Bumbie the Bee-tective, from the legendary Joe
Edwards are also included! If you've never seen Archie and his friends as they originally
appeared, you're in for a treat with these milestone tales!