When did Archie Comics publish its first comic book?
M.L.J. Magazines, Inc. published their first comic book in September 1939 with a November cover date titled Blue Ribbon Comics.
Questions about Archie Comics
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who created the character Archie Andrews and when did he debut?
Writer Vic Bloom and artist Bob Montana crafted the debut story for Archie Andrews which appeared inside Pep Comics #22 in December 1941.
What happened to the ownership of Archie Comic Publications after 2008?
Following Richard Goldwater's death in 2007 and Michael Silberkleit's passing in 2008, Nancy Silberkleit and Jon Goldwater became co-CEOs in 2009.
Which Archie Comics title was the longest-running based on a video game by 2008?
The Sonic the Hedgehog series ran for over twenty years becoming the longest-running comic series based on a video game by 2008.
When did Kevin Keller become Archie Comics' first gay character?
Kevin Keller debuted in Veronica #202 in September 2010 and received a GLAAD award for Outstanding Comic Book the following year.