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History. Independent era. M.L.J. Magazines. 1939–1946: early years. Pep Comics #36. Pep Comics #67. Ginger #1. Maurice Coyne, Louis Silberkleit, and John L. Goldwater formed M.L.J. Magazines, Inc., and started publishing in September 1939. The company name was derived from the initials of the partners' first names. [9]
- United States
- Pelham, New York
- 1939; 84 years ago (as MLJ Magazines)
- Comic books
Feb 19, 2020 · Archie first appeared in Pep Comics No. 22 in December 1941, making the comic 78 years old. John L. Goldwater, the creator, said of Archie to the NYTimes in 1973: “He’s basically a square, but in my opinion the squares are the backbone of America,” naming him after a school classmate.
Jan 26, 2017 · Archie himself debuted in December 1941, in Pep Comics No. 22. But it was the visual aesthetic first established by artist Dan DeCarlo in the late 1950s that ultimately defined the look of...
- Oliver Sava
Archie first appeared in Pep Comics #22 in 1941 and soon became the most popular character in the comic. Due to his popularity, he was given his own series which debuted in winter 1942 titled Archie Comics. Starting with issue #114, the title was shortened to simply Archie.
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- Archie Comics
Bob Montana drew the first issue of the Archie comic book (November 1942). In 1946, he began drawing Archie daily and Sunday strips for 700 newspapers. He died of a heart attack on January 4, 1975, while cross-country skiing in Meredith. Dan DeCarlo then took over the strip.
- June 2011; reruns
- Bob Montana (1946–1975), Craig Boldman (?–2011)
- February 4, 1946
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Sep 28, 2023 · The roots of Archie Comics trace back to 1939 when M.L.J. Magazines, Inc. debuted in the comic book scene. The company’s name was derived from the initials of its founders, Maurice Coyne, Louis Silberkleit, and John L. Goldwater. These visionaries came together with a common goal, and their combined efforts led to the birth of M.L.J. Magazines.
Oct 7, 2015 · With New York Comic Con set to begin, we look at Archie, one of the most fascinating comics publishers in the world. By Chris Cummins | October 7, 2015 | | 0. This article was first published in...
