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Location: Arlington, Texas
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Series Title: Pep Comics
Character: Archie
Publication Year: 1940
Era: Golden Age (1938-55)
Features: Key Issue
Publisher: Archie Publications
Type: Comic Book
Grade: 2.5 Good+
Tradition: US Comics
Professional Grader: Certified Guaranty Company (CGC)
Certification Number: 3995613001
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Vintage: Yes
Language: English
Issue Number: 1