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Archie Daily 7/26/48 by Bob Montana

Artist: Bob Montana (All)

11 Comments - 448 Views - 9 Likes

Archie Daily 7/26/48 by Bob Montana Comic Art

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Artwork Details

Title:	Archie Daily 7/26/48 by Bob Montana
Artist:	Bob Montana (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Comic Strip
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	448
Likes on CAF:	9 10
Favorited on CAF:	1
Comments:	11
Added to Site:	7/27/2020
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Description

Montana started the syndicated Archie strip in 1946 and never looked back. There is some sort of debris or mold/rust on the paper. I'll have to get this to someone who knows how to deal with this to make sure this piece survives for many more years.

Check out that third panel in details...Ronnie....sigh...Betty never had a chance.

Update April 2021. The piece came back from conservation/restoration today. New image posted as well as a before and after in the additional images. The art is not as white as the scan shows, there is still a bit of a PATINA (caps for Ruben's benefit).

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Last Login:	September 2025
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Country:	CANADA
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Terry Doyle
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 7/27/2020

Really nice, congrats!

Carl Linich
Member Since 2011

1 - Posted on 7/29/2020

Beautiful example!

Bill J
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 8/3/2020

Fabulous! What a great example of a classic American comic!

Rafa Roldan
Member Since 2010

1 - Posted on 8/28/2020

I hope the piece really survives because it is lovely.

Rob Stolzer
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 4/23/2021

Wow! This is fantastic, Jeff! Robert did another terrific job for you. And what a daily strip! Wonderful early Montana. Well done!

Mighty Hal
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 4/23/2021

Such a gorgeous strip and beautifully restored.

Benno Rothschild
Member Since 2003

1 - Posted on 4/23/2021

Really perfect example of the triangle at the heart of the strip. It looks great with the restoration

Alex Johnson
Member Since 2006
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1 - Posted on 4/23/2021

Excellent example of Montana's work and Dennis'!

Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008

2 - Posted on 4/23/2021

I don't know who this other "Ruben" is who asked you to emphasize the word patina in all-caps, but even a half-wit knows that patina is an effect created by a cause, that cause being oxidation on METAL such as bronze or copper over a long period of time, NOT paper. You can also create patina artificially with different acids, which is how new furniture is aged to appear antique.

Any time you're unsure about correct usage of terminology, feel free to ask me. Unlike this other "Ruben" you speak of, who sounds to me like wolf in sheeps's clothing, I will lead you to the promised land, rather than astray. The late, great, Jiménez Jiménez will be turning over in his grave to see you led astray this way, Jeff. But I'm happy I'm still here to put you back on the path of wisdom, rather than the path of ignorance, which ultimately leads you to hell. Stick with me, kid, I'll teach you a few things! 😘 🥰 😄

John C
Member Since 2014

2 - Posted on 4/23/2021

Ruben DaCollector wrote:

I don't know who this other "Ruben" is who asked you to emphasize the word patina in all-caps, but even a half-wit knows that patina is an effect created by a cause, that cause being oxidation on METAL such as bronze or copper over a long period of time, NOT paper. You can also create patina artificially with different acids, which is how new furniture is aged to appear antique.

Any time you're unsure about correct usage of terminology, feel free to ask me. Unlike this other "Ruben" you speak of, who sounds to me like wolf in sheeps's clothing, I will lead you to the promised land, rather than astray. The late, great, Jim�nez Jim�nez will be turning over in his grave to see you led astray this way, Jeff. But I'm happy I'm still here to put you back on the path of wisdom, rather than the path of ignorance, which ultimately leads you to hell. Stick with me, kid, I'll teach you a few things! 😘 🥰� 😄

Think he was talking to the Ruben with the other avatar.

John C
Member Since 2014

1 - Posted on 4/23/2021

Beauty. While I agree with your take on panel 3 I am team Betty all the way.

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