Price: 0.95 USD
Pages: 132
On-sale Date: 1981-06-30
Editing: ?
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Archie / cover / 1 page

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  • Genre:humor; teen
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Man! Money is tight these days!
  • Keywords:consessions; movies
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Indexer Notes

Redrawn from the cover of Pep (Archie, 1960 series) #297.

Issue Data

  • Indicia / Colophon Publisher: Close-Up Inc.
  • Indicia Frequency: bi-monthly in Jan., March, May, July, Sept., and Nov.
  • Publisher's Age Guidelines: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
  • Printer: ?
  • Barcode: 0271000699709

Indexer Notes

On sale date from the Comic Reader #192.

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(Table of Contents: 1)

blank page(s) / 1 page

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Inside front cover.

That's Not My Bag
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Archie / comic story / 8 pages

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  • Genre:humor; teen
  • Feature Logo:Archie
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Like a carpet, son! Like a freshly vacuumed carpet! I want every stone -- leaf -- grass clipping removed before I consider the job done!
Characters:
Mr. Twitchett
Synopsis:
Reggie sabotages Archie's lawn maintenance job by dumping bags of leaves over Archie's completed work. Mr. Twitchett agrees to let Archie finish cleaning up Reggie's sabotage mess in the morning so he can go to the dance. While at the dance Archie finds Reggie's lost gold watch and puts it with Reggie's things, then leaves, and let's Reggie know where he put it.
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Indexer Notes

Includes indicia at bottom of first page.

Storm Warnings
(Table of Contents: 3)

Archie / comic story / 5 pages

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  • Genre:humor; teen
  • Feature Logo:Archie
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Archie!!... Archie Andrews!!
Characters:
Stefanie
Synopsis:
Veronica is upset when Archie tells a beautiful girl that he's not going steady with anyone.
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Betty's Gag Bag / comic story / 1 page

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  • Genre:humor; teen
  • Feature Logo:Betty Gag Bag
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:You didn't think these clothes were tacky when you bought them!
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Synopsis:
Betty is jealous of Veronica's wardrobe.
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  • From Archie daily (King Features Syndicate) 19XX-XX-XX.

Dream Castle
(Table of Contents: 5)

Dilton / comic story / 6 pages

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  • Genre:humor; teen
  • Feature Logo:Dilton
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Nice job, Dilton!
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Synopsis:
Reggie spends the afternoon at the beach destroying all of Dilton's sand sculptures.
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For Borrowers Only Puzzle
(Table of Contents: 6)

Mr. Weatherbee / activity / 1 page

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  • Genre:teen
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Do you get angry with people who borrow things and never return them?
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Indexer Notes

Letter maze puzzle.

Drop In Drop Outs
(Table of Contents: 7)

Li'l Jinx / comic story / 1 page

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  • Genre:humor; children
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Humph!
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Synopsis:
Li'l Jinx discovers away to make her friends avoid her wading pool.
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The Old Crab
(Table of Contents: 8)

That Wilkin Boy / comic story / 6 pages

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  • Genre:humor; teen
  • Feature Logo:That Wilkin Boy
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Where are you off to, Bingo?
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Synopsis:
Samantha tags along with Bingo when he goes crabbing.
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Archie's Gag Bag / comic story / 1 page

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  • Genre:humor; teen
  • Feature Logo:Archie's Gag Bag
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Archie is going to tell us about his visit to the auto show!
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Synopsis:
Archie describes an auto show he attended.
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  • From Archie daily (King Features Syndicate) 19XX-XX-XX.

Little Susie
(Table of Contents: 10)

Pat the Brat / comic story / 1 page

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  • Genre:humor; children
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:No! I don't want to play house! I want to play ball!
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Susie
Synopsis:
Pat and Susie play house.
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Indexer Notes

The girl's name is "Susie" in the title and one panel, "Suzie" in another panel.

Rave Wave
(Table of Contents: 11)

Jughead / comic story / 6 pages

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  • Genre:humor; teen
  • Feature Logo:Jughead
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:The angle you're photographing from will make it look like I'm doing a dangerous surfing stunt!
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Synopsis:
When Archie and Jughead fake a photo of Archie doing a handstand while surfing, Archie finds himself a celebrity.
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Now See This Puzzle
(Table of Contents: 12)

Moose / activity / 1 page

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  • Genre:teen
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Moose used his head by using his t-shirt to advertise a message.
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Fill-in-the-dotted-letters puzzle.

Quick on the Draw!
(Table of Contents: 13)

Li'l Jinx / comic story / 1 page

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Li'l Jinx draws moustaches on posters, and a beard when moustaches aren't allowed.
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Indexer Notes

Story is without dialogue.

Roughing It
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Sabrina / comic story / 5 pages

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  • Genre:humor; fantasy-supernatural; teen
  • Feature Logo:Sabrina
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Here, Harvey! This is the last of it!
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Synopsis:
Hilda accompanies Sabrina and Harvey when they go camping.
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Veronica Gag Bag / comic story / 1 page

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  • Genre:humor; teen
  • Feature Logo:Veronica's Gag Bag
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Everybody's wearing these gold chains, Daddy... Can I get one?
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Synopsis:
Mr. Lodge gives Veronica advice on shopping for jewelry.
Reprints (0)
  • From Archie daily (King Features Syndicate) 19XX-XX-XX.

Corsage Mirage
(Table of Contents: 16)

Archie / comic story / 6 pages

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  • Genre:humor; teen
  • Feature Logo:Archie
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Are you all ready for the prom, Cinderella? My coach awaits you outside!
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Synopsis:
Archie finds a corsage for Veronica in Mr. Lodge's garden.
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Super Duck / comic story / 8 pages

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  • Genre:humor; anthropomorphic-funny animals
  • Feature Logo:Super Duck
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Hi, Faunt! How do you like this hedgehopper I just made out of old junk?
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Synopsis:
Super Science Magazine is sponsoring a contest for new inventions made out of scrap parts, and Super Duck wants to win.
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Indexer Notes

Original printing included Al Fagaly's signature; removed in this printing.

The Dating Game
(Table of Contents: 18)

Moose / comic story / 6 pages

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  • Genre:humor; teen
  • Feature Logo:Big Moose
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Duh! What did I tell you about flirting with my girl?!
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Synopsis:
Midge decides she wants to try dating others.
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Mr. Lodge Gag Bag / comic story / 1 page

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  • Genre:humor; teen
  • Feature Logo:Mr. Lodge Gag Bag
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Veronica! How many times have I told you not to play that rock music so loud?!
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Synopsis:
Mr. Lodge thinks the sound of Veronica's vacuum is her rock music.
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  • From Archie daily (King Features Syndicate) 19XX-XX-XX.

Pat Minds His Own Business
(Table of Contents: 20)

Pat the Brat / comic story / 1 page

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  • Genre:humor; children
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Pat tries selling his broken toys, rides on his rocking horse, go-kart and fresh country air.
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Indexer Notes

No dialogue.

Lucky Me
(Table of Contents: 21)

Josie / comic story / 6 pages

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  • Genre:humor; teen
  • Feature Logo:Josie
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:A million bucks, tax free, on a sweepstakes ticket? Golly, Josie! What luck!
Characters:
Sheldon
Synopsis:
Alexandra thinks Josie has come into money.
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It's a Ball!
(Table of Contents: 22)

Li'l Jinx / comic story / 4 pages

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  • Genre:humor; children
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Hi, Li'l Jinx!!
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Synopsis:
Li'l Jinx wants a new ball but she and her dad can not find the perfect one. Later Hap gives her a doll. Her friend wants to know where he got it so she can tell her dad.
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Two's Company
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Betty and Veronica / comic story / 6 pages

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  • Genre:humor; teen
  • Feature Logo:Betty and Veronica
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Here I am, Ronnie! All set to go!
Characters:
Steve
Synopsis:
In order to get Archie to herself, Veronica strands Betty on a remote island in the channel.
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Betty's Gag Bag / comic story / 1 page

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  • Genre:humor; teen
  • Feature Logo:Betty's Gag Bag
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Betty, isn't that the new hot rock star you were crazy about?
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Synopsis:
Betty and Veronica discuss the downfall of a former favorite rock star.
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  • From Archie daily (King Features Syndicate) 19XX-XX-XX.

Archie's Daffy-Nitions
(Table of Contents: 25)

Archie / activity / 1 page

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  • Genre:teen
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Archie has some words with definitions with a comic twist.
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Indexer Notes

Humorous definition puzzle.

[no title indexed]
(Table of Contents: 26)

Katy Keene / comic story / 4 pages

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  • Genre:humor; fashion; teen
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Randy, our ranch foreman says that Old Grizzly is on the prowl again -- killing our stock!
  • Keywords:Lazy R.V.R. Ranch
Characters:
Jarvis; Skipper Mason; Old Grizzly; Mr. Van Ronson
Synopsis:
Skipper Mason helps kills Old Grizzly, who has been menacing the Van Ronsons' livestock.
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Indexer Notes

Original printing included Bill Woggon's signature; removed in this printing.

Planetary Peril!
(Table of Contents: 27)

The Man from R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E. / comic story / 13 pages

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  • Genre:adventure; humor; spy; teen
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Sidney
Synopsis:
P.O.P.'s agents A.R.C.H.I.E. and J.U.G.H.E.A.D. battle a C.R.U.S.H. plot to brainwash an entire planet of creatures into becoming agents of evil.
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Indexer Notes

Story in 2 parts: 8 & 5 pp. The two un-named C.R.U.S.H. agents are re-drawn versions of Veronica and Reggie, who were originally working for C.R.U.S.H. before it was decided to make them part of P.O.P. instead.
Includes promotional blurb for Captain Hero Comics Digest Magazine (Archie, 1981 series) #1 on bottom of first page.

By the See
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Li'l Jinx / comic story / 2 pages

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  • Genre:humor; children
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Li'l Jinx! It's nice of your father to take all of us to the beach!
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Synopsis:
Greg borrows Charley's swim trunks and they wash up to the beach without Greg.
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The Grid Game
(Table of Contents: 29)

Veronica / comic story / 3 pages

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  • Genre:humor; teen
  • Feature Logo:Veronica
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Touch football between boys and girls is increasing in popularity!
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Synopsis:
Veronica instructs the other girls on playing touch football her way.
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Giant Killer
(Table of Contents: 30)

That Wilkin Boy / comic story / 6 pages

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  • Genre:humor; teen
  • Feature Logo:That Wilkin Boy
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Corner of Garner Lane, Bingo! The little old man there buys and sells old lawn mowers!
Characters:
Mr. Garner
Synopsis:
Bingo goes to sell a lawnmower and all he comes back with is a handful of beans, leading to a dream where Mr. Smythe is the giant at the top of the beanstalk.
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It's a Beauty
(Table of Contents: 31)

Sabrina / comic story / 4 pages

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  • Genre:humor; fantasy-supernatural; teen
  • Feature Logo:Sabrina
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Guess what? --- They held a beauty contest at school today!
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Synopsis:
Hilda hits the roof when she hears Sabrina participated in a beauty contest at school.
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One Good Turn!
(Table of Contents: 32)

Archie / comic story / 5 pages

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  • Genre:humor; teen
  • Feature Logo:Archie
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Hey, Arch! How about that? Is that a way to cool off?
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Synopsis:
Reggie learns why it's against the law to open fire hydrants if there isn't a fire.
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Range Finder
(Table of Contents: 33)

Archie / comic story / 5 pages

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  • Genre:humor; teen
  • Feature Logo:Archie
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:No!...Stop! What if you miss!
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Synopsis:
After Betty replaces Veronica as the model for Archie's photography, Veronica uses violent techniques to teach Betty how to pose.
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Pop Tate's Gag Bag / comic story / 1 page

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  • Genre:humor; teen
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:What the matter, Pops? You look worried!
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Synopsis:
Pop worries that business is too good.
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  • From Archie daily (King Features Syndicate) 19XX-XX-XX.

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Little Archie Comics Digest Annual Magazine / promo (ad from the publisher) / 1 page

[no title indexed]
(Table of Contents: 36)

blank page(s) / 1 page

Indexer Notes

Inside back cover.

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Archie Comics Digest; Jughead with Archie Digest / promo (ad from the publisher) / 1 page

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Table of Contents ToC
    Table of Contents
  1. ["Man! Money is tight these days!"]
    Archie
  2. [no title indexed]
  3. That's Not My Bag
    Archie
  4. Storm Warnings
    Archie
  5. ["You didn't think these clothes were tacky when you bought them!"]
    Betty's Gag Bag
  6. Dream Castle
    Dilton
  7. For Borrowers Only Puzzle
    Mr. Weatherbee
  8. Drop In Drop Outs
    Li'l Jinx
  9. The Old Crab
    That Wilkin Boy
  10. ["Archie is going to tell us about his visit to the auto show!"]
    Archie's Gag Bag
  11. Little Susie
    Pat the Brat
  12. Rave Wave
    Jughead
  13. Now See This Puzzle
    Moose
  14. Quick on the Draw!
    Li'l Jinx
  15. Roughing It
    Sabrina
  16. ["Everybody's wearing these gold chains, Daddy... Can I get one?"]
    Veronica Gag Bag
  17. Corsage Mirage
    Archie
  18. ["Hi, Faunt! How do you like this hedgehopper I just made out of old junk?"]
    Super Duck
  19. The Dating Game
    Moose
  20. ["Veronica! How many times have I told you not to play that rock music so loud?!"]
    Mr. Lodge Gag Bag
  21. Pat Minds His Own Business
    Pat the Brat
  22. Lucky Me
    Josie
  23. It's a Ball!
    Li'l Jinx
  24. Two's Company
    Betty and Veronica
  25. ["Betty, isn't that the new hot rock star you were crazy about?"]
    Betty's Gag Bag
  26. Archie's Daffy-Nitions
    Archie
  27. ["Randy, our ranch foreman says that Old Grizzly is on the prowl again -- killing our stock!"]
    Katy Keene
  28. Planetary Peril!
    The Man from R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E.
  29. By the See
    Li'l Jinx
  30. The Grid Game
    Veronica
  31. Giant Killer
    That Wilkin Boy
  32. It's a Beauty
    Sabrina
  33. One Good Turn!
    Archie
  34. Range Finder
    Archie
  35. ["What the matter, Pops? You look worried!"]
    Pop Tate's Gag Bag
  36. ["Grab a seat for the year's best treat!"]
    Little Archie Comics Digest Annual Magazine
  37. [no title indexed]
  38. ["Soaring to new heights of laughter!"]
    Archie Comics Digest; Jughead with Archie Digest
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