(Spring 1945)
Archie,
1944 Series
- Volume
- 1
- Price
- 0.10 USD
- Pages
- 52
- Indicia Frequency
- quarterly
- On-sale Date
- 1945-03-09
- Indicia / Colophon Publisher
- M. L. J. Magazines
- Brand
-
An MLJ Magazine
- Printer
- Printed in the U. S. A.
- Editing
- Harry Shorten (editor)
Issue Notes
On sale date as listed in the Catalog of Copyright Entries, Periodicals, 1945, page 262, registration number B682316.
There are sparse references to the ongoing war. There are four references in this issue: 1.) In the opening Wilbur story, "Elmer The Card," Wilbur's dad complains about shortages of cigars and socks. 2.) In the Wilbur's Trouble Page, war bonds and stamps are awarded for the best letters submitted. 3.) In the story "The Weaker Sex," Wilbur and a sailor clash when Wilbur's accused of flirting with the sailor's girlfriend. 4.) in the text story "Information Please" a number of references are made regarding the use of telegram services during the war.
There are sparse references to the ongoing war. There are four references in this issue: 1.) In the opening Wilbur story, "Elmer The Card," Wilbur's dad complains about shortages of cigars and socks. 2.) In the Wilbur's Trouble Page, war bonds and stamps are awarded for the best letters submitted. 3.) In the story "The Weaker Sex," Wilbur and a sailor clash when Wilbur's accused of flirting with the sailor's girlfriend. 4.) in the text story "Information Please" a number of references are made regarding the use of telegram services during the war.
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Wilbur / cover / 1 page
- First Line of Dialogue or Text
- Aw! Stop worrying Linda! That old battle-axe ballet teacher won't be back for hours!
- Genre
- humor; teen
- Characters
- Linda Moore; Wilbur Wilkin; Miss Gargle
Indexer Notes
An online scan shows a cut-off signature that might read Billy or Bill V, which could be Bill Vagoda, but needs verifying.
[no title indexed]
table of contents / 1 page
- Script
- ?
- Pencils
- Bill Vigoda (signed as Vig-)
- Inks
- Bill Vigoda (signed as Vig-)
- Colors
- ?
- Letters
- typeset
- First Line of Dialogue or Text
- Wilbur... and Elmer, the Card
- Characters
- Linda Moore; Wilbur Wilkin
Wilbur and Elmer the Card
comic story / 14 pages
- Script
- ?
- Pencils
- Bill Vigoda (signed)
- Inks
- Theresa Woik (signed as Terry Woik)
- Colors
- ?
- Letters
- ?
- First Line of Dialogue or Text
- Surprise! I'm going to visit with you for the week-end!
- Genre
- humor; teen
- Characters
- Wilbur Wilkin; Frank Wilkin; Eleanor Wilkin; Elmer; Thaddeus; Mr. Bloog
- Synopsis
- Wilbur's uncle Elmer, a practical joker, shows up for a surprise visit.
- Keywords
- hypnotism; practical jokes
[no title indexed]
Wilbur's Trouble Club / letters page / 1 page
- First Line of Dialogue or Text
- One day I asked my mother for some money so that I could...
Indexer Notes
Winning letter from William Shumacher and a list of other readers with addresses who also sent letters.
The Weaker Sex
Wilbur / comic story / 9 pages
- Script
- ?
- Pencils
- Bill Vigoda (signed)
- Inks
- Theresa Woik (signed as Terry Woik)
- Colors
- ?
- Letters
- ?
- First Line of Dialogue or Text
- Oh, Wilbur! I just adore carnivals!
- Genre
- humor; teen
- Characters
- Linda Moore; Wilbur Wilkin; carnival workers; Vincent; Vincent's girl; India Rubber man
- Synopsis
- Wilbur tries to show Linda that men are stronger and more skilled than women.
- Keywords
- carnival games; roller coaster
Information Please
Wilbur / text story / 2 pages
- First Line of Dialogue or Text
- Red started it. He walked into Wilbur Andrew's room...
- Genre
- humor; teen
- Characters
- Linda Moore; Wilbur Wilkin; Red Wilson; telegram clerks; gas station attendant
- Synopsis
- Wilbur had almost forgot to get Linda a birthday gift until Red reminded him. Because she is away in Boston, he decides to send her a birthday telegram.
- Keywords
- Ashland; Beacon Hill; Boston; Center Harbor; Eastville; Luna Park; Myrtville; telegram; Westfield
Indexer Notes
An error in the story has Wilbur Wilkin referred to as 'Wilbur Andrews'.
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Catfish Joe / comic story / 5.67 pages
- First Line of Dialogue or Text
- Joe has finally arrived back at Mudcat only to...
- Genre
- humor
- Characters
- Catfish Joe; Hank Swoonatra; Maybelle; Zeke; Professor Undersnatch
- Synopsis
- Hank Swoonatra comes to Mudcat with the intention to marry Catfish Joe's girlfriend Maybelle.
- Keywords
- heirloom jug; rural folk; sorghum beer
Indexer Notes
Hank Swoonatra is a parody of Frank Sinatra. Last page has references to this feature appearing in Pep Comics.
[no title indexed]
Animal-Antix / illustration / 0.33 page
- First Line of Dialogue or Text
- Miss Dorothy Harris of Compton, Cal. writes that...
- Genre
- animal
- Keywords
- bears; burro; chicken; duck
Indexer Notes
Odd stories about animals sent in by readers.
[no title indexed]
Jest Jokes / cartoon / 1 page
- First Line of Dialogue or Text
- What's your phone number?
- Genre
- humor
Indexer Notes
Eight one-panel gag jokes.
[no title indexed]
Wilbur / comic story / 3 pages
- First Line of Dialogue or Text
- Imagine that guy, Red wantin' to fish on the dock instead of coming out with me!
- Genre
- humor; teen
- Characters
- Wilbur Wilkin; Red Wilson
- Synopsis
- Wilbur prefers to fish from his boat, rather than on the dock with Red.
- Keywords
- fishing
The Shrinking Violet
Wilbur / comic story / 10 pages
- Script
- ?
- Pencils
- Bill Vigoda (signed)
- Inks
- Theresa Woik (signed as Terry Woik)
- Colors
- ?
- Letters
- ?
- First Line of Dialogue or Text
- Yeah, sure! I haven't forgotten about the dance Saturday night!
- Genre
- humor; teen
- Characters
- Linda Moore; Wilbur Wilkin; Red Wilson; salesman; Frank Wilkin; policemen; Mr. Dripwaite; Miss Gargle; coat check girl; maitre d; diners
- Synopsis
- Wilbur has a date with Linda coming up, however, as usual, he is broke. He and Red concoct a water-proofing spray to sell and make money. Meanwhile, Dripwaite has a dinner date with Miss Gargle.
- Keywords
- chemicals; garage; jail; restaurant; telephone booth
Now You Can Lick Any Auto Repair Job!
MoToR's Auto and Truck Repair Manuals / advertisement / 1 page
Editing
Related Scans
Series Information
Table of Contents
-
0.
["Aw! Stop worrying Linda! That old battle-axe ballet teacher won't be back for hours!"]
Wilbur -
1.
Boys and Girls!
Miss Judith Allen -
2.
["Wilbur... and Elmer, the Card"]
-
3.
Wilbur and Elmer the Card
-
4.
["One day I asked my mother for some money so that I could..."]
Wilbur's Trouble Club -
5.
The Weaker Sex
Wilbur -
6.
Information Please
Wilbur -
7.
["Joe has finally arrived back at Mudcat only to..."]
Catfish Joe -
8.
["Miss Dorothy Harris of Compton, Cal. writes that..."]
Animal-Antix -
9.
["What's your phone number?"]
Jest Jokes -
10.
["Imagine that guy, Red wantin' to fish on the dock instead of coming out with me!"]
Wilbur -
11.
The Shrinking Violet
Wilbur -
12.
It's Easy to Win Her!
Stravon Publishers -
13.
Now You Can Lick Any Auto Repair Job!
MoToR's Auto and Truck Repair Manuals -
14.
He Mailed This Coupon
Charles Atlas Dynamic Tension System
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- Peter Croome
- Bill Devine
- Katy Hayhurst
- Robert Lambert
- Keith Alan Morgan
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