The Treasury of British Comics Presents: Robot Archie and The Time Machine
The first collection of one of British comics' most famous and beloved characters, Robot Archie, has been unveiled by The Treasury of British Comics.
Robot Archie, the most famous creation of Edward George Cowan (also known as Ted Cowan), made his debut in Lion in 1952. The first series of this popular character was drawn by artist Alan Philpott.
This new collection features Cowan's story 'Robot Archie and The Time Machine' from 1968, which was illustrated by Ted Kearon. It is the first book in the 'time travel saga' and follows Archie as he embarks on new and exciting adventures across the eons.
Originally built by Professor C.R. Ritchie, the mechanical being known as Robot Archie was employed to battle injustices around the world, particularly in the jungles of Africa and South America. The automated action hero has worked with the Professor to create 'The Castle' – a fully functioning time machine! Together with the Professor's nephew, Ted Ritchie and his best friend Ken Dale, Archie is ready to embark on a journey through time that will bring him into conflicts with medieval knights and a terrifying, dystopian future where aliens have conquered the Earth!
Coming out in paperback on 23 May, this collection will also be available in a hardcover edition exclusive to the Treasury of British Comics and 2000 AD webshops, featuring a stunning infographic showing a cross-section of Robot Archie.
