04 August 2018

Meredith, NH, Honors Hometown Archie Comics Illustrator

"A life-size bronze statue of a red-haired, freckled Archie will soon greet visitors to a Lakes Region town.

"Meredith erected the iconic comic book character in honor of the local man who spent decades drawing him and his group of wholesome teenage friends.

"Bob Montana illustrated Archie, Betty, Veronica and Jughead from 1942 until his death in 1975. He lived in Meredith for 35 years until he died from a heart attack at age 54 while cross-country skiing."

A recent article in the Concord Monitor reported on the presentation of this statue, which will be commemorated on Thursday, 9 August in Community Park, Meredith, NH, coinciding with the town's 250th anniversary.

To access the complete report, please visit:

Concord Monitor: 'Archie' artist honored with statue by his N.H. hometown (4 JUL 18)

Background information:

Wikipedia: Bob Montana 

Wikipedia: Archie Comics

Town of Meredith, NH

Wikipedia: Meredith, New Hampshire

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