7/2/2023 0 Comments Archie and jughead cartoon![]() ![]() In order to attract more female comic book readers, the founders of MLJ decided to create an average, wholesome type of character experiencing the ups and downs of daily life. ![]() The first volume of Pep Comics featured a superhero called "The Shield." The Shield was an American patriot, battled international foes, and appealed to a predominantly male audience. A second series was called Top-Notch Comics, and a third, Pep Comics, appeared in 1940. The new company's goal was to produce comic books, the first series of which was Blue Ribbon Comics. The M came from Maurice Coyne, the L from Louis Silberkleit and the J from John Goldwater. In November 1939 three gentlemen with loads of creativity and big dreams formed MLJ Magazines. Archie, however, still reigns supreme with an average monthly circulation of 850,000 or 16 million comic books annually. Archie Comics, the company behind the lovable icon, also brought Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Josie and the Pussycats, and Sonic the Hedgehog to comic book and television prominence. Archie and his Riverdale sidekicks have long been a favorite among comic book and newspaper readers, but the Archie gang has appeared in animated and live-action television productions, topped the music charts, educated the public to the dangers of alcoholism and AIDS, and raised awareness of cerebral palsy, missing children, and environmental issues. Add Betty, Veronica, and Jughead to the mix and millions of fans will respond in more than a dozen languages. NAIC: 511120 Periodicals Publishers 511199 All Other PublishersĮveryone knows Archie, the flagship creation of Archie Comics Publications, Inc., even though they might not know his last name (Andrews). ![]()
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