Price: 0.30 USD
Pages: 36
Editing: John L. Goldwater ? (editor)
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The Extractor
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Life with Archie / cover / 1 page

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  • Genre:adventure; humor; teen
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:He's the ten best dressed men all rolled into one!
Characters:
Silas Phink; Dandy Carlo (image at top)

Issue Data

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Universal Bodybuilding Program / advertisement / 1 page

Design For Danger
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Life with Archie / comic story / 11 pages

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  • Genre:adventure; humor; teen
  • Feature Logo:Life with Archie [skinny 'Life with']
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:He came to town in a blaze of herringbone and Harris tweed! Proud and disdainful, as befits such a famous figure! He dazzled and delighted the dolls and earned the scorn and envy of men!
  • Keywords:fashion design; kidnapping
Characters:
"Dandy" Carlo (a fashion designer); Mario (a thug)
Synopsis:
Archie tries to interview Dandy Carlo, a fashion designer the girls love. But Dandy is being forced to sell his designs against his will. Archie then disguises himself as Dandy to lead the villains away.
Reprints (3)

Indexer Notes

The character "Dandy" Carlo is named after Archie artist Dan DeCarlo.
This story is told in two parts: part 1 (6 pages) and part 2 (5 pages).
Logo is only featured on the first page of Part 2.
Includes indicia at bottom of first page.

Special Date
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Hostess Fruit Pies; Josie / comics-form advertising / 1 page

Worldly Wise
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Li'l Jinx / comic story / 0.5 page

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  • Genre:humor; children
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Li'l Jinx! Did you say I am the dumbest person in the world?
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Synopsis:
Li'l Jinx comments on Charley's intelligence.

Indexer Notes

This gag appears on the 1st half of a page with the next Li'l Jinx cartoon, and between parts 1 and 2 of "Design For Danger."

That's The Truth
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Charley / comic story / 0.5 page

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  • Genre:humor; children
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Li'l Jinx! I know I'm fat, ugly and dumb.
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Synopsis:
Fat Charley bemoans his appearence, but finds one good quality.

Indexer Notes

This gag appears on the 2nd half of a page with the previous Li'l Jinx cartoon, and between parts 1 and 2 of "Design For Danger."

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ICS / International Correspondence Schools / advertisement / 1 page

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Honor House Products Novelties / advertisement / 1 page

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Archie Club News / letters page / 1 page

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Indexer Notes

Includes letters from Donny Hall (Antioch, California) 1st prize - $6.00 and Deborah Burnett (Littleton, N.H.) 2nd prize - $4.00.
Includes membership application form for the Archie Club.

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Madison House Miniature Furniture / advertisement / 1 page

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Archie Comics Digest / promo (ad from the publisher) / 0.5 page

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Archie Comics / promo (ad from the publisher) / 0.5 page

The Extractor
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Life with Archie / comic story / 11 pages

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  • Genre:adventure; humor; teen
  • Feature Logo:Life with Archie [skinny 'Life with']
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:A place of clinical cleanliness, a chair, both adjustable and comfortable, but not exactly the piece of furniture for curling up in with a good book!
  • Keywords:dentist
Characters:
Silas Phink; Ethel Muggs' uncle
Synopsis:
Mr. Lodge's safe has been robbed four times in the last year -- but only he knew the combination, which was changed after each robbery. Archie figures out what each of the robberies have in common: Mr. Lodge's dentist.
Reprints (1)

Indexer Notes

This story appears in 2 parts: Part 1 (6 pages) and Part 2 (5 pages).
Logo only appears on the first page of Part 2.

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New American Physique Chest Developer / advertisement / 0.5 page

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Engravaplates Social Security Cards / advertisement / 0.5 page

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Family Bazaar Life-Size Hero Pin-Ups / advertisement / 1 page

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Canyon House Discount Super Values Catalogue / advertisement / 0.5 page

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Embroidered Cloth Patches / advertisement / 0.5 page

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Upholstery and Decorating School Courses / advertisement / 1 page

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Super Values Products / advertisement / 1 page

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Table of Contents ToC
    Table of Contents
  1. The Extractor
    Life with Archie
  2. ["Impossible? Not for the super bodybuilding system!"]
    Universal Bodybuilding Program
  3. Design For Danger
    Life with Archie
  4. Special Date
    Hostess Fruit Pies; Josie
  5. Worldly Wise
    Li'l Jinx
  6. That's The Truth
    Charley
  7. ["If you've ever said... 'There must be a better way to earn a living...'"]
    ICS / International Correspondence Schools
  8. ["Throw your voice"]
    Honor House Products Novelties
  9. [no title indexed]
    Archie Club News
  10. ["Special introductory offer!"]
    Madison House Miniature Furniture
  11. ["Think small and order the biggest Archie comic ever!"]
    Archie Comics Digest
  12. ["Pick a winner every time!"]
    Archie Comics
  13. The Extractor
    Life with Archie
  14. ["The world famous New American Physique chest developer"]
    New American Physique Chest Developer
  15. ["Make extra cash"]
    Engravaplates Social Security Cards
  16. ["Presenting: life-size hero pin-ups with movable arms and legs!"]
    Family Bazaar Life-Size Hero Pin-Ups
  17. ["Go stick crazy"]
    Canyon House Discount Super Values Catalogue
  18. ["6 free patches"]
    Embroidered Cloth Patches
  19. ["You can earn yourself a lifetime income bringing old furniture back to life!"]
    Upholstery and Decorating School Courses
  20. ["Amazing $1 offer"]
    Super Values Products
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