Everyone’s heard the hit song ‘Sugar Sugar’ and children of the 1970s remember The Archies band from Saturday morning cartoons, but did you know the band actually started in comic books? Inspired by the runaway success of guitar-and-vocal groups like the Beatles, Byrds, and Beach Boys, The Archies made their debut in a 1967 issue of Life with Archie. But that was only the beginning. Looking for a group to follow-up his mega-successful singing group and TV comedy sensations The Monkees, music producer Don Kirschner found the answer when he spotted The Archies in his child’s comic book. It wasn’t long before a group of studio musicians became The Archies ‘for real,’ and began recording music that would become bubblegum pop standards. Simultaneously, the first series of Saturday morning Archie cartoons was developed and it was decided to have The Archies’ band in the series as well. The Archie Show premiered on the CBS network on September 14, 1968.

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Now, together under one cover for the very first time, the complete ‘Matchmakers’ saga! The story caused quite a stir, as it brought back the ‘new look’ of Riverdale’s fabled teens, first seen in the landmark Bad Boy Trouble, the epic 2007 tale that gave the flagship characters of Archie Comics an extreme and modern makeover! Add to that the intrigue of Jughead actually showing interest in a girl and you’ve got a recipe for a tale of combustible proportions! It all starts when Archie, Betty, Reggie, and Veronica agree that Jughead needs a break from his ‘fifth wheel’ status. They hatch a scheme to find a girl who will interest Jughead more than food and sleep – never realizing they would actually succeed! Or have they? Comic book legends Joe Staton and Al Milgrom bring their years of experience to the Archie ‘new look,’ handling pencils and inks respectively, and help you relive the most talked-about Jughead story of 2008 in this special collection!

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By popular demand, we’re serving up a heaping helping of the decade that led up to the Millennium, one of the most interesting and hilarious decades ever for America’s favorite comic book teens – the 1990’s! Rock out to the sensational sounds of boy bands, grunge and alternative music; chow down with the fat free dessert craze; laugh your head off at silly talk radio, and hook up your satellite dish so you can enjoy purple dinosaurs, funny home videos, teens from Beverly Hills and more! It’s all here and then some in this uproarious edition chock full of comedy classics! Carrying on the tradition of the other Americana entries, this edition features a fully-painted cover by fan-favorite Rex Lindsey, and each story is meticulously restored and re-colored to match its original brilliance.

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By popular demand, Archie Comics serves up a second helping of 1960’s fun and frolics for the many readers who enjoyed the original Archie Americana Series: Best of the Sixties! Witness Archie’s awkward entanglements in the eternal love triangle! Behold Archie incurring the wraths of Mr. Weatherbee and Mr. Lodge! Feast your eyes on Betty and Veronica’s sensational sixties’ fashions and hair styles! Learn yoga, catch up on the latest beatnik beat and join the peace rally with Archie and his friends! You’re sure to ‘make the scene’ with these comedy classics! Each story is meticulously restored and re-colored to match its original brilliance.

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