Comments on: Archie Trends in the 1960s

By: Mary Warner

Mary Warner — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:17:01 +0000

The ancient Rome story was from the mid-to-late 70s. I had that issue when I was a kid. And I know that these strange fantasy stories were done at least into the early 80s– there were several caveman stories at that time. And I remember a weird ‘cowboys in space’ story that appeared around 1979 or ’80.

By: Jay

Jay — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 19:50:35 +0000

One more “stump the band” question: Have you heard of an Archie story called “Small Change” featuring Mr. Jing Tingles, also around the same period?

Thanks for your help, Jay

By: Jay

Jay — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 16:59:33 +0000

Thanks so much!!

By: Johanna

Johanna — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:38:21 +0000

That story is in Betty & Veronica #74, February 1962. It’s called “Small Fry”. (Thanks, KC!)

By: Jay

Jay — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 13:05:24 +0000

I love the old Archie comics and would love to find one from my youth. It’s the one where Veronica starts to shrink, finally shrinking out of sight. I’ve been looking for it for years – any help in finding this comic would be really appreciated! Also, any other shrinking theme comics (my favorite)?

By: Captain Spaulding

Captain Spaulding — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 16:53:03 +0000

The “Pals n Gals” Double Digest that came out this week reprints the Ancient Rome story (unless there were two Ancient Rome stories).

By: Buzz

Buzz — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 15:36:40 +0000

Hey, don’t forget the Archies-as-spies phase they went through (patterned more after “The Man From U.N.C.L.E.” than James Bond). I remember one story where a rival spy kid soaped Pop’s Choklit Shoppe’s windows with explosive soap in an effort to kill everyone inside — now that’s the kinda wholesome entertainment parents want for their kids! ;D