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Little Archie in Animal Land (1957) comic books

  • Issue #17
    Little Archie in Animal Land (1957) 17
    • 1" Cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation.
    • 4 1/2" Cumulative spine split. Chew.
    • Full spine split (taped). Cover detached.

    NOTE: #1 - one-shot, #17-#19 continued from Lil Jinx (1956). Cover art by Bob Bolling. "The Skunk Story," script and art by Bob Bolling; While preparing for a class costume party, the kids encounter a skunk and learn that if you don't bother a skunk, it won't bother you. "Not So Pre-Historic / Nature's Odd-Ball, script and art by Dexter Taylor; Fred teaches Little Archie about evolution. "Fish Phase," script and art by Bob Bolling; Little Archie and Jughead go fishing, and learn about different types of fresh-water fish as well as techniques for catching them. "Playin' Possum," script and art by Bob Bolling; The kids see what they think is a dead possum, but discover that it's only playing dead. "The Kangaroo Pet" one-page story, script and art by Bob Bolling; Little Archie tells us about the Kangaroo Rat. "Mighty Moose" one-page story, script and art by Bob Bolling; Little Archie tells us about the habits of a moose. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #19
    Little Archie in Animal Land (1957) 19
    • 2" cumulative spine split. Centerfold detached.

    NOTE: #1 - one-shot, #17-#19 continued from Lil Jinx (1956). Cover art by Bob Bolling. Cover art by Bob Bolling. "On the Ball," script and art by Bob Bolling; The kids see a snowshoe rabbit, who gives them an idea of how Ambrose can recover a lost tennis ball. "Love That Water" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "To the Rescue," script and art by Bob Bolling; Super sleuth Ambrose tries to solve the mystery of who stole Fred's ice cubes. "Tip Trip," script and art by Samm Schwartz; Scout delivers groceries. "Fish Facts," script and art by Bob Bolling; After Little Archie's parents won't let him use Chick Cooper's diving equipment on a trip to the aquarium, he tries to use it in the bathtub. First appearance of Betty's brother Chick (sometimes spelled Chic). 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.