Top Notch Comics
Archie · 1939–1942 · 27 issues
About the series
A lively, fast-paced anthology from Archie Comics, Top Notch Comics ran for 27 issues from 1939 to 1942, showcasing the publisher’s early foray into superhero and adventure storytelling. The series introduced a rotating cast of characters—including the mystical hero The Wizard, the globe-trotting Blane Whitney, and the athletic Keith Kornell—brought to life by a stable of talented regulars like writer Harry Shorten and artists Warren King and Bob Wood. As one of Archie’s foundational titles, it captures the energetic, experimental spirit of the Golden Age, blending crime-fighting, humor, and daring exploits.