Lot Details
| Story | Something Different |
|---|---|
| Edition | First Print · Direct Edition |
| Cover price | 0.75 USD |
| Pages | 36 |
| Genre / era | Comics · Copper Age |
| Characters | Archie Andrews, Betty Cooper, Jughead Jones, Miss Grundy, Reggie Mantle, Veronica Lodge |
Issue details: Grand Comics Database, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #185 - "Braces and Lace" Original Artwork Complete
This lot features the complete six-page original production artwork for the story "Braces and Lace" from Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #185. Executed in traditional graphite and India ink on standard publisher bristol board, the collection includes all interior pages created for the full story layout.
Each page measures 16x11 inches
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Lot Details
| Story | Something Different |
|---|---|
| Edition | First Print · Direct Edition |
| Cover price | 0.75 USD |
| Pages | 36 |
| Genre / era | Comics · Copper Age |
| Characters | Archie Andrews, Betty Cooper, Jughead Jones, Miss Grundy, Reggie Mantle, Veronica Lodge |
Issue details: Grand Comics Database, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Archie's Pals 'n' Gals
Archie's Pals 'N' Gals was an anthology comic book series published by Archie Comics that ran for 224 issues between 1952 and September 1991. Created to expand the primary narrative universe centered around Archie Andrews, the series shifted focus onto the broader supporting cast of Riverdale, including Betty Cooper, Veronica Lodge, Jughead Jones, and Reggie Mantle. Published primarily on a bimonthly schedule, the title utilized multi-story formats that allowed various writers and pencilers to explore ensemble storylines and character-driven situational comedy outside the main Archie title.
A primary historical milestone for the series occurred in 1962 with the publication of issue #23, which featured the debut appearance of Dan DeCarlo's creations Josie, Melody, and Pepper. This issue established the foundation for the characters who would eventually form the musical group Josie and the Pussycats, demonstrating the title's role as a testing ground for new concepts and spin-off properties. Over its nearly four-decade original publication run, the series documented shifts in teen culture, fashion, and social norms through artwork contributed by prominent Archie Comics artists such as Harry Lucey, Bob Montana, and Dan DeCarlo.
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