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  • Genre:teen; humor
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Cousin Leroy has been faxing my diary all over town!
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Cousin Leroy; Veronica Lodge; Mr. Lodge; Betty Cooper

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A Man of Few Words
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Betty and Veronica / comic story / 6 pages

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  • Genre:humor; teen
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:I am shocked! I'm absolutely shocked!
  • Keywords:beards; disguises; wigs
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Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge; Jughead Jones; Hal Cooper; Fred Andrews; Betty Cooper; Alice Cooper
Synopsis:
Archie turns down a date to the Governor's Ball with Veronica because it will put him in debt. When he gets home, he learns that Betty won tickets to the same ball and that Mr. Cooper and Mr. Andrews will split the bill for Archie to escort Betty. In desperation, Archie goes to the dance in disguise as a bearded Brazilian.
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Great Date
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Ethel / comic story / 0.5 page

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  • Genre:teen
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Hot dog! I've got a date with Melvin!
  • Keywords:boys; dates
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Betty doesn't think much of the boy Ethel is dating.
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Hair Haggle
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Archie / comic story / 0.5 page

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  • Genre:teen
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Wow! Look at the mop on him!
  • Keywords:barber; hair
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"Hairless" Harry
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"Hairless" Harry's locks are so thick the barber loses his scissors.
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Maze Craze
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Archie / comic story / 1 page

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  • Genre:teen
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Daddy constructed this maze to test a person's intelligence!
  • Keywords:hedges; mazes
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Synopsis:
Moose is the first one out of a hedge maze.
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Gritty Kitty
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Sabrina / comic story / 5 pages

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  • Genre:fantasy-supernatural; teen
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Gee, Aunt Hilda, this is a surprise, to see you at one of our games!
  • Keywords:basketball
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Synopsis:
Aunt Hilda tries to use magic to help Sabrina win a basketball game, but she only makes things worse until Salem intervenes.
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TM Gem
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Archie / comic story / 5 pages

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  • Genre:teen
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Puff! Puff! Mr. Weatherbee, I'm really not late!
  • Keywords:hospitals; meditation
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Thanks to Archie, Mr. Weatherbee throws his back out while meditating. Archie and Mr. Svenson have to wheel him to the nurse's office on a table, and things soon get worse for the principal.
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Melody's Pin Up / cartoon / 1 page

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  • Genre:humor; teen
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Melody--- this chili is cold!!
  • Keywords:chili
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Synopsis:
Melody made chilly chili.
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The Little Guy
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Betty and Veronica / comic story / 6 pages

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  • Genre:humor; teen
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Hi, Betty! What are you doing tonight?
  • Keywords:conscience; dances
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Archie's conscience; Donald
Synopsis:
Archie gets Betty to do his math homework while he takes Veronica to a dance. His conscience torments him all night about taking advantage of Betty's kindness.
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Feudin' Around
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Archie the Barbarian / comic story / 6 pages

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  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Tell me what I owe you, innkeeper...
  • Keywords:dragons; taverns
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Synopsis:
In a parody of "Conan the Barbarian", Reggie the Ruthless sends Archie straight to a fierce dragon, by making him think Betty and Veronica have been kidnapped.
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The Matchmakers
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Betty / comic story / 6 pages

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  • Genre:teen
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Tsk! Poor old Grundy!
  • Keywords:makeovers
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Mr. Wright
Synopsis:
After some students make fun of her, Miss Grundy gets a modern makeover. When this just attracts ridicule, Betty and Archie scheme to help by setting Grundy up with the handsome new teacher.
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Vampire Ire
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Sabrina / comic story / 5 pages

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  • Genre:fantasy-supernatural; teen
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:My vacation in America has been very interesting!
  • Keywords:bats; vampires
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Renfield
Synopsis:
On his vacation, Count Dracula wants to scare a typical American family. Unfortunately, he chose the Spellman house.
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The Candyman Caper
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Archie / comic story / 11 pages

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  • Genre:teen
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Ivan
Synopsis:
Archie and Chuck accidentally eat some experimental jelly beans that give them super strength. When they are caught by Soviet spies who want the secret formula, the boys feign insanity to make them think the formula has undesirable side effects.
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Customized Traffic Signs
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Betty / cartoon / 1 page

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  • Genre:teen
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Guess who'd like to direct Archie
  • Keywords:signs
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Synopsis:
Silly road signs Betty would like to use with Archie.
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On Top of It!
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Li'l Jinx / comic story / 1 page

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  • Genre:children
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Daddy! My top drawer is stuck!
  • Keywords:drawers
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Synopsis:
Li'l Jinx's dad tries to fix a stuck drawer.
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The Accident
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Reggie / comic story / 1 page

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  • Genre:teen
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:So! Archie is washing his car for his date with Veronica!
  • Keywords:splash
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Synopsis:
Reggie drives through a puddle to splash Archie, not realizing that Veronica is there too.
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Let's Dance
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Archie / comic story / 6 pages

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  • Genre:teen
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Isn't this great, Jug, the girls ask the guys!
  • Keywords:Sadie Hawkins dance
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Synopsis:
Archie and Reggie have lots of girls asking them to the Sadie Hawkins dance. They think they can wait to see who else asks them and then take their pick of the girls. They wait too long and end up dateless on dance night.
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The Little Thinker
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Veronica / comic story / 6 pages

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  • Genre:teen
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Since you can't carry any more packages, Archie, why don't you take these home for me?
  • Keywords:packages; shopping
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Synopsis:
Archie is stuck holding Veronica's packages while she and her father argue about returning them. Archie solves the problem by having Ethel pretend she just bought all the same outfits.
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Never Satisfied
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Archie / comic story / 0.5 page

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  • Genre:teen
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Wasn't it nice of Daddy to lend us his car?
  • Keywords:cars
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Synopsis:
Mr. Lodge will loan Archie his car, but not the keys.
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Boy Joy
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Ethel / comic story / 1 page

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  • Genre:teen
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:What qualities do you look for in a boy?
  • Keywords:boys
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Ethel only has one requirement for a boy: availability.
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Rare Pair Quiz
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  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:All the questions below can be answered with two words that sound alike but have different meanings.
  • Keywords:deer; hare; sheik
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Synopsis:
Six riddles that can be answered similarly to hinkie pinkies, but with two homophones.
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Mystery at the Studio
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Life with Archie / comic story / 11 pages

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  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Can you guys believe it- we've actually been hired to be extras in Mr. Lodge's movie studio?
  • Keywords:actors; movie studios; sabotage; stuntmen
Characters:
Tyler Fenton, Ace Eazly; Mr. Berg; Jim
Synopsis:
Archie helps solve a sabotage mystery on the set of an action film.
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Taking No Chances
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Li'l Jinx / comic story / 1 page

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  • Genre:children
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Li'l Jinx takes an umbrella in case of rain.
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Light Fright
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Betty / comic story / 0.5 page

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  • Genre:teen
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Mrs. Parsons
Synopsis:
The boy Betty is babysitting swallowed a pocket flashlight.
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Boob Book
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Moose / comic story / 0.5 page

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  • Genre:teen
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Dilton! What do you think of the list of books we have to read?
  • Keywords:books
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Synopsis:
Both Dilton and Moose like to choose their own books.
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A Change for the Better
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Ethel / comic story / 6 pages

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  • Genre:teen
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Reggie pretends to be interested in Big Ethel so he can use her as a guinea pig for his report on human behavior. Reggie is eventually humbled when Ethel turns down a date. He follows her and finds out she is volunteering at the children's ward in the hospital. Reggie changes his report to be about how Ethel changed him.
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Heed Speed
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Reggie / comic story / 1 page

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  • Genre:teen
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Will you slow down, Reggie?
  • Keywords:police; speeding
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Synopsis:
Reggie gets caught speeding.
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Steady Stampede
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Betty / comic story / 0.5 page

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  • Genre:teen
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:About this time of year I usually get about a dozen offers to go steady!
  • Keywords:initiations
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Hilda
Synopsis:
Homely Hilda gets lots of attention from boys, but only at fraternity initiation time.
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Pun Pal
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Jughead / comic story / 0.5 page

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  • Genre:teen
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Hey, Jug! What's with Big Ethel?
  • Keywords:Don Juans
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Synopsis:
Jughead is a real Don Juan. He "Don Juan" anything to do with girls.
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Pride Goeth Before a Sale
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Betty and Veronica / comic story / 5 pages

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  • Genre:humor; teen
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Will you look at that, Ronnie?
  • Keywords:coats; yard sales
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Synopsis:
Veronica tries to give Betty one of her winter coats, but Betty is too proud to accept it. Mr. Lodge's finds a way to give Betty the coat without hurting her pride.
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Story Line
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Josie / comic story / 5 pages

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  • Genre:teen
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Alex? Alex Cabot III?
  • Keywords:books; comedy; movies
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Andy
Synopsis:
Alex self-published a novel, and wants it turned into a film. The book is so hilariously bad that the movie is advertised as a comedy sensation.
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Going Steady Sweater
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Silly matching sweaters for teen couples, beatniks, and even Jughead and his dog.
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Royal Treatment
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Betty and Veronica / comic story / 5 pages

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  • Genre:humor; teen
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:I hope you two realize that this dance at my country club is no sock-hop!
  • Keywords:dances; princes; royalty
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Prince Chandu-Lia
Synopsis:
Betty has a friend visiting, who she introduces as an Indian prince. Veronica doesn't believe her, and mocks the supposed royal until she learns he is the guest of honor at her country club's dance.
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Table of Contents ToC
    Table of Contents
  1. ["Cousin Leroy has been faxing my diary all over town!"]
    Betty and Veronica
  2. A Man of Few Words
    Betty and Veronica
  3. Great Date
    Ethel
  4. Hair Haggle
    Archie
  5. Maze Craze
    Archie
  6. Gritty Kitty
    Sabrina
  7. TM Gem
    Archie
  8. ["Melody--- this chili is cold!!"]
    Melody's Pin Up
  9. The Little Guy
    Betty and Veronica
  10. Feudin' Around
    Archie the Barbarian
  11. The Matchmakers
    Betty
  12. Vampire Ire
    Sabrina
  13. The Candyman Caper
    Archie
  14. Customized Traffic Signs
    Betty
  15. On Top of It!
    Li'l Jinx
  16. The Accident
    Reggie
  17. Let's Dance
    Archie
  18. The Little Thinker
    Veronica
  19. Never Satisfied
    Archie
  20. Boy Joy
    Ethel
  21. Rare Pair Quiz
  22. Mystery at the Studio
    Life with Archie
  23. Taking No Chances
    Li'l Jinx
  24. Light Fright
    Betty
  25. Boob Book
    Moose
  26. A Change for the Better
    Ethel
  27. Heed Speed
    Reggie
  28. Steady Stampede
    Betty
  29. Pun Pal
    Jughead
  30. Pride Goeth Before a Sale
    Betty and Veronica
  31. Story Line
    Josie
  32. Going Steady Sweater
  33. Royal Treatment
    Betty and Veronica
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