Archie: The Best of Samm Schwartz Volume 2

by Various, Samm Schwartz (Artist)

The great Samm Schwartz is profiled once again in a beautiful, oversized hardcover from IDW Publishing. Schwartz's superlative work for Archie was treasured by fans throughout the country and this book showcases some of his most popular stories. Whether you are a newcomer to the magic of Samm Schwartz, or have followed him for 50 years, this is one collection that is sure to bring you and your children (and your children's children) hours of entertainment!

152 pages, Hardcover

First published October 2, 2012

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Reviews

[Michael Neno · Rating 5 out of 5]

Even in 2012, when The Best of Samm Schwartz Vol. 2 was published, $24.99 for 135 pages of stories that can be purchased in reading copies for a buck or two was a bit pricey. Still, it's great to read a collection of work by a superior cartoonist at the top of his game. A master of body language and comic pacing, and helped here by very funny scripts by Frank Doyle, Schwartz brought the tricksterish character of Jughead to new heights of clever foolishness. My one small complaint is that the stories chosen for the collection end in 1971 and Schwartz did, in my estimation, his best work throughout the '70s. Perhaps that material was being saved for future volumes, never published. Read, nevertheless, "Rhyme Without Reason" for a perfect example of the succinct and unique looniness the series could achieve.

[David Erkale · Rating 5 out of 5]

Classic Jughead stories by Schwartz are presented in a big book of glossy pages. Stories are unaltered for historical reference.

[Cali · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ah the old versions of Archie are the best :D