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Archie Americana #9
Archie Americana Series: Best of the Eighties, Vol. 1
The awesome eighties- a time when pop culture inevitably ruled America as a former actor rose to become the nation's President! Perhaps more than any other decade, the good economy provided America's youth with more disposable income than ever, allowing them to dive head first into the latest fads and fashions. Ever timeless, Archie and his friends came along for the ride, engaging both the energy and excitement of the times with their unique brand of humor, as only they could! Journey back with us now in this eagerly anticipated volume. Experience the "punk" movement as it shakes up Riverdale! Relive the "Urban Cowboy" craze! Behold the rise of MTV! Witness the emergence of preppie, new wave and "Flashdance" fashions! Play along with "Trivial Pursuit"! Gaze at the popular '80s movies and TV shows! Boogie with Archie and the gang at the roller disco and laugh again at the antics of America's #1 teenagers!
96 pages, Paperback
First published June 26, 2001
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January 27, 2021
Archie Americana Series: Best of the Eighties is a nice little collection that hits some high and low notes of 1980s fashion and pop culture. The gang explores 80s pop culture topics like break dancing, punk music, roller disco, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Trivial Pursuit, Wheel of Forture, and ET.
We're talking about Archie here so there's not a whole lot else to tell. Nobody learns any valuable lessons.
Apart from Rex Lindsey getting credit for the cover, there are no other credits listed in this. The issues of the Archie books the stories are pulled from are listed, though, so one could figure out who drew what if they were so inclined. Chances are it's all Rex Lindsey, Stan Goldberg, and Dan DeCarlo, though. And there are page numbers for once!
Archie Americana Series: Best of the Eighties is an interesting look at the best and worst of 1980s pop culture through the Archie lens. 4 out of 5 burgers.
We're talking about Archie here so there's not a whole lot else to tell. Nobody learns any valuable lessons.
Apart from Rex Lindsey getting credit for the cover, there are no other credits listed in this. The issues of the Archie books the stories are pulled from are listed, though, so one could figure out who drew what if they were so inclined. Chances are it's all Rex Lindsey, Stan Goldberg, and Dan DeCarlo, though. And there are page numbers for once!
Archie Americana Series: Best of the Eighties is an interesting look at the best and worst of 1980s pop culture through the Archie lens. 4 out of 5 burgers.
July 12, 2020
80s Archie had some cool fashions, but the constant references to knockoff versions of singers got a bit annoying.
July 13, 2018
The American youth had more access to disposable income than in any other previous decade. So say hello to new fashion trends from the Preppie look to the Punk Rock movement. Bo Derek’s hairstyle was rocked with scary caution by the diva, Veronica Lodge. John Travolta’s dreamy reign continued while the Urban Cowboy raised a whole new generation of fans. Archie has a visitor from another galaxy in an ode to E.T’s epic run. Betty OWNS the Flash Dance trend with her quirky home video and rap music comes to the rescue of The Archies during a slump. Watch Michael Jackson’s unknown influence on The Archies and play a game of *Trivial Pursuit* as it takes on a life of its own. Betty also runs into her idol, Bruce Springsteen with unexpected hitches.
The Eighties was a fun, cheesy and endearing decade and the team from Riverdale does justice to it.
The Eighties was a fun, cheesy and endearing decade and the team from Riverdale does justice to it.
December 23, 2020
Just good fun and memories!
April 11, 2017
Another great Archie story collection. Loved it!
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