Reggie and Me #111 came out in January of 1979 and has not one, but two skateboard storylines, although one is a short half pager. I might actually be finally starting to appreciate the Archie Comics group… I thought I was vaccinated but I guess not. There’s just so much skateboarding through the years in their titles. No other publisher has given skateboarding that much love, despite how it’s usually the same storyline. I’m surprised Reggie had his own title, he’s sort of the antagonist whenever he does make an appearance. Nobody likes Reggie.
Here’s the cover of Reggie and Me #111. It definitely has a late 70’s early 80’s vibe to it. Archie and the gang at Boogie Nights.
In Rash Crash, Archie is the punchline.
The premise in Skate Scoot has been done before, a remote controlled skateboard used for cheating in contests. This time it backfires on Reggie after he makes Archie look like he’s flailing around. The rep from “Demon Skateboarding Company” (is that Skip Engblom?) wants Archie’s “funny comedy routine” for the TV spot. I’m a little surprised that “Demon Skateboard Company” is the brand in 1979, 78 really since it had to have been drawn and inked before the January publication date. Demon Skateboard Company has more of an 80’s skateboard company ring to it.
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