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Captain Armadillo comic book, 1989-1991

 Series — Box: 1
Collection number: MSS 010.014

Scope and Contents

The five issues are as follows: Number One: The Adventure Begins, 1989; Number Two: Captain Armadillo Meets The Fakkers, 1990; Number Three: The Case of the Missing Ozone, 1991; Number Four: The King & I, 1991; and Number Five: No Pain, No Gain, 1991. All published by Station Graphics (inscribed on the front cover of Number One as Station Graphics & Publishing).

Dates

  • 1989-1991

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

This collection has no restrictions. This collection is open to the public. Library policy on photography and photocopying will apply. Advance notice may be required. Apply in the Heritage Room for access.

Biographical / Historical

Both Sanderlin and Staton were Athens-based contributors to the Athens Observer: the former covered local politics, the latter contributed the "Staton-place" comic.

Extent

From the Collection: 68.14 Linear Feet (46 document boxes of varying sizes, 10 periodicals cartons, 5 books of bound periodicals. Flagpole: Twenty-six boxes, each measuring 25 by 19 by 2; 41.17 linear feet Historic newspapers: Box 1 measures 15.5 by 10 b 3 (.83 linear feet); Box 2 measures 20.5 by 16.5 by 3.5 (1.38 linear feet); Boxes 3-4 and 7-8 each measure 25 by 19 by 2.5 (6.33 linear feet); Box 5 measures 24.5 by 20 by 3 (1.67 linear feet); Box 9 measures 31 by 23 by 3 (1.92 linear feet) American Monthly Magazine and Daughters of the American Revolution Magazine: 4.17 linear feet. Rollins M. (Pete) McCommons collection: One half legal document box; .21 linear feet Image Magazine: One half letter document box; .21 linear feet Athens Underground weekly newspaper, Tasty World magazine, Crop Stories magazine, Athens Night Life magazine, and Record Plug magazine: One shared half letter box; .21 linear feet Scenic South: One half letter document box; .21 linear feet Zebra Magazine: One half letter document box; .21 linear feet Athens Magazine (Official Publication of the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce) and This Month in Athens: one shared half letter box; .21 linear feet Athens Weekly News: One box measuring 17.25 by 11.5 by 3; .96 linear feet Vantage (Athens Area Chamber of Commerce newsletter): One box measuring 25 by 19 by 2; 1.58 linear feet Captain Armadillo comic book: One box measuring 10.5 by 8.5 by 1.5; .71 linear feet Highlight Magazine: One half letter document box; .21 linear feet Foxfire magazine: One box measuring 12.5 by 10.25 by 3; .85 linear feet Georgia Magazine: One full letter document box; .42 linear feet Georgia Life magazine: One full letter document box; .42 linear feet Thumb Tack Tribune student newspaper: One box measuring 24.5 by 20.5 by 3; 1.71 linear feet; Schoolhouse Times student newspaper and Chase St. Herald student newspaper also included in this box Red and Black student newspaper: 1.5 linear feet BoomAthens magazine/ Boom magazine: .18375 linear feet; seven of eight folders in a letter document box shared with Connections magazine Connections magazine: .02625 linear feet; one of eight folders in a letter document box shared with BoomAthens magazine/ Boom magazine Odyssey student magazine: .42 linear feet Iliad student literary magazine: .42 linear feet)

Overview

Five issues of Captain Armadillo, a comic book written by Phil Sanderlin and illustrated by Bill Staton

Arrangement

The collection is organized in a single series.

Physical Location

31001005174066

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Justin Kau

Related Materials

The Athens Observer, for which both Sanderlin and Staton worked, is available on microfilm in the Heritage Room.

Repository Details

Part of the Heritage Room, Athens-Clarke County Library Repository

Contact:
2025 Baxter Street
Athens GA 30606