Actually, now that I'm a little further in reading "Archie 1000 Page Comics Spree," there are some good older stories in there.  So it's a mixture of good and not-so-good. 

Update:  Since my original post, I've read "Archie's Comics from the Vault" and "Archie's Favorite High School Comics."  and greatly enjoyed both of those. (Thanks again Vegan Jughead, for recommending those.) 

But recently I bought and am reading "Archie 1000 Page Comics Spree."  It's not nearly as good as the previous titles;  So far, it's mostly newer stories, which lack much of the artistry and charm of the older material.

Thanks again DeCarlo Rules!


Particularly helpful to know to avoid ARCHIE 75th ANNIVERSARY JUMBO COMIC DIGEST because of the duplication.

Thanks DeCarlo Rules!


For starters, I bought the kindle version of "Archie's Favorite Comics From the Vault," as recommended by Vegan Jughead, and am reading that.  I'll probably eventually get around to all the others that have been suggested as well. 

Thanks BettyReggie!

Thanks Vegan Jughead!  I'll check it out! 

Thanks!  I was just looking at those online and thought maybe they'd be my next purchases. 

I read all 4 books of the Best of Archies Series, and then I read what is basically the 5th book in that series, "The Best of Betty and Veronica."   I like the fact that you get a lot of material (400+) pages for a low price, and can buy a kindle version.


I wish that series continued, but I've read all 5 books.  Now I'm trying to figure out what should I read next?  I'd like a lot of bang per buck, and I'd like to read stories that I haven't read before (although I'm sure some duplication is unavoidable.)


So which series of Archie books should I read next?  (I like the stories from the 70s and decades near the 70s.  I'm not so crazy about the real recent stuff.)