A is for Archie - America's Favorite Teenager
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A is for Archie - America's Favorite Teenager Archie Comics is far more than a series of teen humor stories from the mid-20th century; it is a living, evolving cultural landmark. From its 1941 origins in Pep Comics to the global success of Riverdale, the franchise has continually adapted while retaining its essential charm. Recommended reading for this episode: Archie: His First 50 Years By Charles Phillips Archie: A Celebration of America's Favorite Teenagers - Craig Yoe, Editor The Best of Archie Comics Deluxe Edition from Archie Comics COMICS A-Z is the podcast that showcases the history of sequential art: comic books, comic strips, the characters, their creators, one letter at a time. Each episode highlights an interesting aspect of the long history of comics, as a creative medium and a growing industry. Hosted by Kevin Cleary, a former executive with First Comics, Classics Illustrated, and TV Comics. Kevin was an advisor to the Overstreet Price Guide, The Overstreet Premium Ring Guide and a columnist/feature writer for the Comic's Buyers Guide, Overstreet Monthly, and Wizard Magazine. Kevin was also the Purchasing Director for Heroes World Distribution, the 3rd largest comic, card, and toy distributor in the country, and the founder of Quantum Licensing, a company that produced pins, rings, and other licensed comic merchandise. Kevin currently works in Hollywood as a literary manager and occasional producer. This podcast is made by humans. Accept no substitutes. © Kevin Cleary 2025
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