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Archie Comics
Archie Comic Publications, Inc. (often referred to simply as Archie Comics) is an American comic book publisher headquartered in the village of Pelham, New York. The company's many titles feature the fictional teenagers Archie Andrews, Jughead Jones, Betty Cooper, Veronica Lodge, Reggie Mantle, Sabrina Spellman, Josie and the Pussycats and Katy Keene. The company is also known for its long-running ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' comic series, which it published from 1992 until 2016. The company began in 1939 as M.L.J. Magazines, Inc., which primarily published superhero comics. The initial Archie characters were created in 1941 by publisher John L. Goldwater and artist Bob Montana, in collaboration with writer Vic Bloom.''Pep Comics'' #22 at the |
Maurice Coyne (publisher)
Maurice Coyne (born Morris Cohen, September 15, 1901 – May 9, 1971) was an American publisher of magazines, books, and comic books; together with Louis Silberkleit and John L. Goldwater, he co-founded the company that became known as Archie Comics. With Silberkleit and Goldwater, Coyne also published pulp magazines as part of Columbia Publications, and paperback originals with Belmont Books. Biography Maurice Coyne was born Morris Cohen in the Bronx, New York City. He graduated from high school in 1918 and college in 1924 (where he studied accounting). He soon had his own practice in lower Manhattan at New York Times Building (41 Park Row), 147 Nassau Street, where he was also a CPA and a tax accountant. Coyne's first business affiliation with Silberkleit and Goldwater was in 1934 with their pulp magazine publisher Winford Publications; Coyne served as silent partner and business manager. Winford published such titles as ''Double Action Western'', ''Real Western'', ''Mystery ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Administrative Divisions Of New York (state)
The administrative divisions of New York are the various units of government that provide local services in the American state of New York. The state is divided into boroughs, counties, cities, towns, and villages. (The only boroughs, the five boroughs of New York City, have the same boundaries as their respective counties.) They are municipal corporations, chartered (created) by the New York State Legislature, as under the New York State Constitution the only body that can create governmental units is the state. All of them have their own governments, sometimes with no paid employees, that provide local services. Centers of population that are not incorporated and have no government or local services are designated hamlets. Whether a municipality is defined as a borough, city, town, or village is determined not by population or land area, but rather on the form of government selected by the residents and approved by the New York State Legislature. Each type of local gover ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Montana
Robert William Montana (October 23, 1920 – January 4, 1975) was an American comic strip artist who created the original likenesses for characters published by Archie Comics and in the newspaper strip '' Archie''. Early life He was born in Stockton, California, to Roberta Pandolfini Montana and Ray Montana. Both were in show business: Roberta had been a Ziegfeld girl, and Ray performed banjo on the vaudeville circuit. As a result, Bob Montana traveled extensively as a child. He attended Haverhill High School in Haverhill, Massachusetts. and graduated from Manchester High School Central in Manchester, New Hampshire. According to Jane (Donahue) Murphy, a high school classmate of Montana's, Archie and his friends were based on people from their hometown and high school. She said Archie Andrews was based on Donahue's cousin, Richard Heffernan; Veronica Lodge on Agatha Popoff, the daughter of the local football team's doctor; Jughead Jones on a mischievous teen named "Skinny" L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Superhero
A superhero or superheroine is a fictional character who typically possesses ''superpowers'' or abilities beyond those of ordinary people, is frequently costumed concealing their identity, and fits the role of the hero, typically using their powers to help the world become a better place, or dedicating themselves to protecting the public and fighting crime. Superhero fiction is the genre of fiction that is centered on such characters, especially, since the 1930s, in American comic books (and later in Hollywood films, film serials, television and video games), as well as in Japanese media (including '' kamishibai'', '' tokusatsu'', manga, anime and video games). Superheroes come from a wide array of different backgrounds and origins. Some superheroes (for example, Batman and Iron Man) derive their status from advanced technology they create and use, while others (such as Superman and Spider-Man) possess non-human or superhuman biology or use and practice magic to ach ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sonic The Hedgehog (Archie Comics)
''Sonic the Hedgehog'' was an American comic book series published by Archie Comics and Sega of America, based on the Sonic video game franchise, and especially the 1993 ''Sonic'' saturday morning cartoon. After debuting with a four-issue miniseries cover dated February to May 1993, the first full-length issue was published in July 1993 and ran until December 2016. The series follows the Freedom Fighters, an organization of heroes led by Sonic and Sally Acorn in their battles against Doctor Eggman and other villains. While largely consisting of its own continuity, certain issues incorporated elements of the ''Sonic'' video games into their plots and settings. Over its history, the series had several spin-off series set in the same continuity, including '' Knuckles the Echidna'', ''Sonic Universe'', and two crossovers with Archie's ''Mega Man'' series. Alongside the series, Archie also produced comics series based on the ''Sonic X'' and ''Sonic Boom'' TV series. Following a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Katy Keene
Katy Keene is a character created by Bill Woggon that has appeared in several comic book series published by Archie Comics since 1945. She is a model/actress/singer marketed by the publisher as "America's Queen of Pin-Ups and Fashions". In the book ''From Girls to Grrrlz: A History of Women's Comics from Teens to Zines'' by Trina Robbins, Katy Keene is called a Bettie Page look-alike. "... but the resemblance ended there. Readers were encouraged to submit original drawings of outfits and accessories for her and her friends to wear, as well as designs for automobiles, homes, interiors, rocket ships, trailers and boats. These designs were used in the comics with credit given to published submissions. Many issues featured paper dolls of Katy in various costumes. Publication history Katy Keene was introduced in '' Wilbur Comics'' #5 in the summer of 1945, and appeared in subsequent issues of ''Wilbur'' and various anthology comic series in the 1940s including '' Archie'', '' Jughea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Josie And The Pussycats (comics)
''Josie and the Pussycats'' (initially published as ''She's Josie'' and ''Josie'') is a teen-humor comic book about a fictional rock band, created by Dan DeCarlo and published by Archie Comics. First published in 1963, with regular issues through 1982, additional one-shot (comics), one-shot issues followed on an irregular basis. A reboot of the comic for the New Riverdale imprint launched in September 2016. Hanna-Barbera Productions, Hanna–Barbera adapted the comic as a Josie and the Pussycats (TV series), Saturday-morning animated TV series in 1970, paired with an Josie and the Pussycats (1970s band), eponymous pop album. The band was subsequently portrayed in a Josie and the Pussycats (film), 2001 live-action film, with musical performances released on an Josie and the Pussycats (soundtrack), eponymous soundtrack album. Josie and the Pussycats appear as part of the 2017 live-action television drama series ''Riverdale (American TV series), Riverdale'' on The CW, with the charac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sabrina Spellman
Sabrina Victoria Spellman (Sabrina the Teenage Witch) is the eponymous character of the Archie Comics series ''Sabrina the Teenage Witch''. Sabrina was created by writer George Gladir and artist Dan DeCarlo, and she first appeared in ''Archie's Mad House'' #22 in October 1962. Creation Sabrina the Teenage Witch debuted in ''Archie's Madhouse'' (the logo sometimes given as ''Archie's Mad House'') #22 (Oct. 1962). Created by writer George Gladir and artist Dan DeCarlo, she first appeared in that humor anthology's lead story (the logo then spelled "Teen-Age"),Archive of McQuarrie, Jim"''Archie's Mad House'' No. 22" "Oddball Comics" (column) #1153, April 1, 2007Original page/ref> and eventually became one of Archie Comics' major characters, appearing in an animated series and a television sitcom. Gladir recalled in 2007: Fictional character biography Sabrina was created by her two aunts, Hilda and Zelda Spellman, from a magic potion that turned out wrong. However, it was later ret ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reggie Mantle
Reginald "Reggie" Mantle is a fictional teenager in stories published by Archie Comics; he is introduced by writer-artist Bob Montana and John L. Goldwater in ''Jackpot Comics'' #5 (cover-dated Spring 1942). He also appears in CW's '' Riverdale''. He is the frenemy of Archie Andrews, as well as the bassist of The Archies. The live-action version of Reggie is portrayed by Ross Butler and Charles Melton in '' Riverdale'' and Vedang Raina in ''The Archies.'' Publication history Reggie Mantle debuted in ''Jackpot Comics'' #5 (cover-dated Spring 1942). An enduring character, he appears across the Archie Comics line and headlined the series ''Archie's Rival Reggie'' (14 issues, 1949 n.d. – Aug. 1954), which returned a decade later as ''Reggie'' for the sporadically published issues #15-18 (Sept. 1963 – Nov. 1965). The series was renamed ''Reggie and Me'' for issues #19 – #126 (Aug. 1966 – Sept. 1980). Other series include ''Reggie's Wise Guy Jokes'' (55 issues, Aug. 1968 – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Veronica Lodge
Veronica Cecilia Lodge is one of the main characters in the Archie Comics franchise, and is the keyboardist and one of the three vocalists of rock band The Archies. She is from New York but currently resides in the town of Riverdale, with her parents Hiram Lodge and Hermione Lodge. She is portrayed by Camila Mendes in '' Riverdale'' and Suhana Khan in ''The Archies''. Fictional character biography Veronica Lodge is the only child of Hiram Lodge, the richest man in Riverdale, and his wife Hermione Lodge. She is called both by her name "Veronica" and her nicknames "Ronnie" and "Ron". Bob Montana knew the real-life Lodge family, because he had once painted a mural for them. Montana combined that name with actress Veronica Lake to create the character of Veronica Lodge. Her character was added in Pep Comics 38, just months after Archie Andrews, Betty Cooper, and Jughead Jones debuted, and just a few months before Reggie Mantle debuted. Veronica is a beautiful young woman ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Betty Cooper
Elizabeth "Betty" Cooper is one of the main characters appearing in American comic books published by Archie Comics. She is the lead guitarist, percussionist and one of the three singers of The Archies. The character was created by Bob Montana and John L. Goldwater, and first appeared in '' Pep Comics'' #22 ( cover-dated Dec. 1941), on the first page of the first ''Archie'' story, serving as a love interest to Archie Andrews. Betty is in love with Archie, which drives her attempts to win his affections by whatever means possible, and her rivalry with her best friend, vocalist/keyboardist Veronica Lodge, have been among the longest-running themes in the comics. She is portrayed by Lili Reinhart in '' Riverdale'' and Khushi Kapoor in '' The Archies''. Publication history Betty was named for, and originally based on, Betty Tokar Jankovich, a Czech immigrant who briefly dated Archie co-creator Bob Montana in 1939 when she was 18.Gustines, George Gene"At 94, the Real Be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jughead Jones
Forsythe Pendleton "Jughead" Jones III is one of the fictional characters created by Bob Montana and John L. Goldwater in Archie Comics who first appeared in the first Archie story, from '' Pep Comics'' #22 (December 1941). He is the drummer of the Archies and is a son of Forsythe Pendleton Jones II; in one of the early Archie newspaper comic strips, he is identified as John Jugworth Jones III (and in one strip, likely due to a continuity error, as Forsythe Van Jones). He has a white sheepdog named Hot Dog and a younger sister, Forsythia "Jellybean" Jones. Jughead (shortened to Jug or Juggie) is the best friend of vocalist/guitarist Archie Andrews. Jughead is a smart, sharp-tongued, laid-back, and eccentric high school student. He is obsessed with eating food and in some storylines is asexual. Most see him as being lazy. He can be identified by his long nose, half-closed eyes, "S" sweatshirt, and whoopee cap (a crown-like warped and trimmed fedora hat). Jughead is por ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
