ARCHIE AMERICANA SERIES, BEST OF THE FORTIES, VOLUME 1 Trade Paperback 7" x 10", 128 page Trade Paperback, Copyright 1991 (Third printing, March 2000) Collects stories from Pep Comics (1940-1987) #22, 25-26, 31, and 64, Archie (1943- ) #1, 7, 30, 34-35, and 40, Jackpot Comics (1941) #5-6, and Jughead (1949-1987 1st Series) #1. Foreword by Stephen King. Introduction by Scott D. Fulop. Included in this volume are rare first appearances and origins of the Archie characters (including Archie, Betty, Jughead, Veronica and Reggie!), scores of original Archie Comics covers, and stories that depict the gradual development of Archie and his friends, their timeless relationships, and the charm, magic and humor of their hometown, Riverdale USA. Includes the first ever Archie story from Pep Comics #22, as well as the lead story from Archie Comics #1! Features work by various talent, including Bob Montana, Vic Bloom, Harry Shorten, Bill Vigoda, Harry Sahle, Ed Goggin and Ray Gill. Softcover, full color. Cover price $11.95. The book is complete and in VERY FINE condition with some overall light wear. Mint (MT) (Overstreet) Nearly perfect in every way. Near Mint (NM) (Overstreet) Nearly perfect with only minor imperfections such as subtle bindery/printing defects. Very Fine (VF)(Overstreet) Excellent copy with outstanding eye appeal; limited accumulation of bindery/printing defects, surface wear, and minor spine creasing. Fine (FN)(Overstreet) Above average copy that shows minor wear but is still relatively flat and clean with no significant creasing or other serious defects. Very Good (VG)(Overstreet) The average used comic book with moderate to significant wear. Good (GD)(Overstreet) Shows significant wear. Fair (FR)(Overstreet) Shows heavy wear. Poor (PR)(Overstreet) Little or no collector value.