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The co-publisher of Archie Comics and Red Circle discusses reviving the Red Circle superhero line for the direct sales market, with Rich Buckler as managing editor and titles including Mighty Crusaders, The Fly, The Shield, and The Black Hood featuring collectible artists like Alex Toth, Steve Ditko, Jim Steranko, and Gray Morrow. Gives a history of the company — his father created Archie in 1941, and Dick started in the business in 1956 cleaning stockrooms. Reveals Archie digests are thriving in supermarket checkout racks, that Marvel handles Archie's licensing, and that plans are in motion for a live-action Archie feature film. Pledges that Red Circle books will adhere to Comics Code standards voluntarily even though direct-sales titles don't require the seal.