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Archie
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cover /
1
page
Archie
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cover /
1
page
| Pencils: | Fernando Ruiz (signed) |
| Inks: | Rich Koslowski (signed) |
| Colors: | Rosario Peña (signed) |
| Letters: | ? |
- Genre:teen; humor
- First Line of Dialogue or Text:Archie's going with me on a date!
Characters:
Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Jughead Jones; Ethel Muggs
This issue has 1 variant
Issue Data
- Publisher's Brand:
The Archie Library
- Indicia / Colophon Publisher: Archie Comic Publications Inc.
- Indicia Frequency: 11 times a year (monthly except July)
- Printer: ?
- Barcode: 762816468503 02711
Indexer Notes
With this issue, the publication of new covers replaces the classic covers that have been featured since Issue 19. The publication frequency also increases from ten to eleven times a year.
Dog Daze!
Dog Daze!
Archie
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comic story /
6
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Archie
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comic story /
6
pages
| Script: | Bill Golliher (credited) |
| Pencils: | Stan Goldberg (credited) |
| Inks: | Bob Smith (credited) |
| Colors: | Barry Grossman (credited) |
| Letters: | Vickie Williams (credited) |
- Genre:humor; teen
Characters:
Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Mrs. Andrews; Mr. Weatherbee
- Synopsis:
- When Archie wears the school mascot costume to school, he gets into some trouble with the police.
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Bee Well?
Bee Well?
Archie
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comic story /
5
pages
Archie
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comic story /
5
pages
| Script: | Michael Pellowski (credited as Mike Pellowski) |
| Pencils: | Stan Goldberg (credited) |
| Inks: | Bob Smith (credited) |
| Colors: | Barry Grossman (credited) |
| Letters: | Bill Yoshida (credited) |
- Genre:humor; teen
Characters:
Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones; Mr. Weatherbee
- Synopsis:
- Archie and Jughead wreak havoc on Mr. Weatherbee, who is having tests done in the local hospital.
Getting Pretty Hairy
Getting Pretty Hairy
Mr. Flutesnoot
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comic story /
5
pages
Mr. Flutesnoot
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comic story /
5
pages
| Script: | George Gladir (credited) |
| Pencils: | Samm Schwartz (credited) |
| Inks: | Samm Schwartz (credited) |
| Colors: | ? |
| Letters: |
- Genre:humor; teen
Characters:
Professor Flutesnoot; Mr. Weatherbee; Ms. Phlips; Svenson; Miss Beazly
- Synopsis:
- Mr. Weatherbee is eager to get his hands on Professor Flutesnoot's new hair-growth chemical, despite the fact that a few kinks still need to be worked out.
Reprints (1)
Indexer Notes
A Vote For Samm poster is visible on page one.
Pet Peeve
Pet Peeve
Betty
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comic story /
5
pages
Betty
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comic story /
5
pages
| Script: | Kathleen Webb (credited) |
| Pencils: | Stan Goldberg (credited) |
| Inks: | Bob Smith (credited) |
| Colors: | Barry Grossman (credited) |
| Letters: | Bill Yoshida (credited) |
- Genre:humor; teen
Characters:
Betty Cooper; Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge; Jughead Jones
- Synopsis:
- After Archie tells Betty that she's his best friend, Veronica convinces her that he's just figuratively called her a dog.
Reprints (1)
Indexer Notes
Original printing credits Frank Doyle as writer and Mike Esposito as inker.
Everything Is Beautiful
Everything Is Beautiful
Miss Beazly
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comic story /
6
pages
Miss Beazly
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comic story /
6
pages
| Script: | Al Hartley (credited) |
| Pencils: | Al Hartley (credited) |
| Inks: | Jon D'Agostino (credited) |
| Colors: | Barry Grossman (credited) |
| Letters: | Bill Yoshida (credited) |
- Genre:humor; teen
Characters:
Miss Beazly; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Reggie Mantle; Archie Andrews
- Synopsis:
- Miss Beazly refuses to let the gang hang motivational posters in the cafeteria, but is caught after school doing a good deed.
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A Change of Ad-Dress
A Change of Ad-Dress
Archie
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comic story /
5
pages
Archie
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comic story /
5
pages
| Script: | Dick Malmgren (credited) |
| Pencils: | Dick Malmgren (credited) |
| Inks: | Jon D'Agostino (credited) |
| Colors: | Barry Grossman (credited) |
| Letters: | Bill Yoshida (credited) |
- Genre:humor; teen
Characters:
Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge; Smithers; Betty Cooper; Reggie Mantle; Ethel Muggs
- Synopsis:
- Veronica drags Archie to a sale at the Bon-Ton Dress Shop.
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Indexer Notes
Archie's license plate on page 2 is D.M. 75, a reference to writer/artist Dick Malmgren and the year the story first appeared.
Age of Specialization
Age of Specialization
Mr. Weatherbee
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comic story /
1
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Mr. Weatherbee
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comic story /
1
page
- Genre:humor; teen
Characters:
Mr. Weatherbee; Ms. Phlips
- Synopsis:
- Mr. Weatherbee has his computer fixed.
Reprints (1)
Indexer Notes
"Good to the last drop", the Maxwell House slogan, has been removed from Mr. Weatherbee's coffee cup.
No credits listed in this digest for this story.
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Cosmo
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cover reprint (on interior page) /
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Cosmo
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cover reprint (on interior page) /
1
page
- Genre:humor; science fiction
- First Line of Dialogue or Text:How does it feel, Orbi...
Characters:
Cosmo; Orbi
- Synopsis:
- Introduction to the Cosmo the Merry Martian section. Features Issue 1 cover.
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Stand By For Saturn! (Chapter 1)
Stand By For Saturn! (Chapter 1)
Cosmo
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comic story /
6
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Cosmo
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comic story /
6
pages
| Script: | Sy Reit (credited) |
| Pencils: | Bob White (credited) |
| Inks: | Terry Szenics (credited) |
| Colors: | ? |
| Letters: |
- Genre:humor; science fiction
Characters:
Cosmo; Orbi; Jo-Jo; Astra; Professor Thimk; Moonlings; Gillywump
- Synopsis:
- The rocket crew lands on Saturn.
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The Magic Gumdrops! (Chapter 2)
The Magic Gumdrops! (Chapter 2)
Cosmo
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comic story /
6
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Cosmo
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comic story /
6
pages
| Script: | Sy Reit (credited) |
| Pencils: | Bob White (credited) |
| Inks: | Terry Szenics (credited) |
| Colors: | ? |
| Letters: |
- Genre:humor; science fiction
Characters:
Cosmo; Orbi; Jo-Jo; Astra; Professor Thimk; Moolings; Gillywump; Saturnians
- Synopsis:
- Cosmo and his friends meet the Saturnians, a group of people that look like vegetables. Meanwhile, Orbi wanders off to look for food and eats gumdrops that cause him to shrink.
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Pardon My Size! (Chapter 3)
Pardon My Size! (Chapter 3)
Cosmo
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comic story /
5
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Cosmo
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comic story /
5
pages
| Script: | Sy Reit (credited) |
| Pencils: | Bob White (credited) |
| Inks: | Terry Szenics (credited) |
| Colors: | ? |
| Letters: |
- Genre:humor; science fiction
Characters:
Cosmo; Orbi; Jo-Jo; Astra; Professor Thimk; Moonlings; Gillywump; Saturnians
- Synopsis:
- Orbi tries a red gumdrop which causes him to grow, and Cosmo decides to use the rocket to save him.
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A Ride For Orbi! (Chapter 4)
A Ride For Orbi! (Chapter 4)
Cosmo
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comic story /
2
pages
Cosmo
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comic story /
2
pages
| Script: | Sy Reit (credited) |
| Pencils: | Bob White (credited) |
| Inks: | Terry Szenics (credited) |
| Colors: | ? |
| Letters: |
- Genre:humor; science fiction
Characters:
Cosmo; Orbi; Astra; Professor Thimk
- Synopsis:
- Orbi is rescued by hitching a ride on the rocket-literally.
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On To Mars! (Chapter 5)
On To Mars! (Chapter 5)
Cosmo
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comic story /
5
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Cosmo
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comic story /
5
pages
| Script: | Sy Reit (credited) |
| Pencils: | Bob White (credited) |
| Inks: | Terry Szenics (credited) |
| Colors: | ? |
| Letters: |
- Genre:humor; science fiction
Characters:
Cosmo; Orbi; Astra; Professor Thimk; Saturnians; Moonlings; Gillywump; Jo-Jo
- Synopsis:
- The Saturnians give Orbi a size-reducing pill that returns him to normal size. Then, since the rocket has been wrecked, the Saturnians lend the crew some flying saucers and join them in their return to Mars.
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The Mirror The Merrier!
The Mirror The Merrier!
Squarehead
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comic story /
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Squarehead
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comic story /
1
page
- Genre:teen; humor
Characters:
Squarehead
- Synopsis:
- Squarehead goes to a fun house and discovers he's a sphere in the funny mirrors.
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Vowels of Science
Vowels of Science
Professor Flutesnoot
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activity /
1
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Professor Flutesnoot
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activity /
1
page
- Genre:teen
Characters:
Professor Flutesnoot
- Synopsis:
- Fill in the vowels in the science-related words.
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Archie
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comic story /
1
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Archie
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comic story /
1
page
| Script: | Craig Boldman (signed) |
| Pencils: | Henry Scarpelli (signed) |
| Inks: | Henry Scarpelli (signed) |
| Colors: | ? |
| Letters: | ? |
- Genre:humor; teen
- First Line of Dialogue or Text:Archie said he'd call me before class!
Characters:
Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge; Reggie Mantle; Mr. Weatherbee; Svenson
- Synopsis:
- Archie gets his head stuck in a locker.
Lid Kid
Lid Kid
Jughead
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comic story /
1
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Jughead
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comic story /
1
page
- Genre:teen; humor
Characters:
Jughead Jones; Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge; Reggie Mantle; Betty Cooper; Mr. Weatherbee; Miss Grundy
- Synopsis:
- Jughead wins a crazy hat contest.
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Red Carpet Romance
Red Carpet Romance
Archie
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comic story /
10
pages
Archie
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comic story /
10
pages
| Script: | Fernando Ruiz (credited) |
| Pencils: | Fernando Ruiz (credited) |
| Inks: | Jon D'Agostino (credited) |
| Colors: | ? [as Manny Hands] (credited) |
| Letters: | Jon D'Agostino (credited) |
- Genre:humor; teen
Characters:
Archie Andrews; Ashlee Simpleton; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Reggie Mantle; Jughead Jones; Moose Mason
- Synopsis:
- Archie wins a date with music star Ashlee Simpleton.
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The Fly
The Fly
Archie
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comic story /
6
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Archie
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comic story /
6
pages
| Script: | Frank Doyle (credited) |
| Pencils: | Harry Lucey (credited) |
| Inks: | Marty Epp (credited) |
| Colors: | ? |
| Letters: |
- Genre:humor; teen
Characters:
Archie Andrews; Reggie Mantle; Miss Grundy; Mr. Weatherbee
- Synopsis:
- A pesky fly gets Archie in trouble in Miss Grundy's class, but then gets him out of trouble with Mr. Weatherbee.
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Vengeance Is Whose?
Vengeance Is Whose?
Archie
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comic story /
5
pages
Archie
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comic story /
5
pages
| Script: | Kathleen Webb (credited) |
| Pencils: | Dan Parent (credited) |
| Inks: | Jon D'Agostino (credited) |
| Colors: | ? |
| Letters: | ? |
- Genre:humor; teen
Characters:
Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Archie Andrews; Mrs. Andrews; Jughead Jones
- Synopsis:
- Veronica decides to start a new chapter in her relationship with Betty, but it turns out to be a trick.
It's All in the Game!
It's All in the Game!
Chuck
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comic story /
6
pages
Chuck
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comic story /
6
pages
| Script: | George Gladir (credited) |
| Pencils: | Fernando Ruiz (credited) |
| Inks: | Jon D'Agostino (credited) |
| Colors: | ? |
| Letters: | ? |
- Genre:humor; teen
Characters:
Chuck Clayton; Nancy; Betty Cooper; Ethel Muggs; The Shield (cameo)
- Synopsis:
- Chuck decides to break into the market of video games and asks Nancy for ideas for a girl-oriented game.
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Happy Mirthday To You
Happy Mirthday To You
Betty
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comic story /
5
pages
Betty
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comic story /
5
pages
| Script: | George Gladir (credited) |
| Pencils: | Dan DeCarlo (credited) |
| Inks: | Jim DeCarlo (credited) |
| Colors: | Barry Grossman (credited) |
| Letters: | Bill Yoshida (credited) |
- Genre:humor; teen
Characters:
Betty Cooper; Mrs. Cooper; Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge; Dilton Doiley; Chuck Clayton; Reggie Mantle; Moose Mason; Ethel Muggs; Jughead Jones
- Synopsis:
- The gang plans a roller skating surprise birthday party for Betty.
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Money Man
Money Man
Mr. Lodge
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comic story /
5
pages
Mr. Lodge
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comic story /
5
pages
| Script: | Fernando Ruiz (credited) |
| Pencils: | Fernando Ruiz (credited) |
| Inks: | Rudy Lapick (credited) |
| Colors: | Barry Grossman (credited) |
| Letters: | Bill Yoshida (credited) |
- Genre:humor; teen
Characters:
Mr. Lodge; Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones; Veronica Lodge
- Synopsis:
- When Archie becomes the top player in his class in a fantasy stock game, Mr. Lodge decides to have him pick his stocks.
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Egyptian Inscription
Egyptian Inscription
Professor Flutesnoot
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comic story /
5
pages
Professor Flutesnoot
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comic story /
5
pages
| Script: | George Gladir (credited) |
| Pencils: | Samm Schwartz (credited) |
| Inks: | Samm Schwartz (credited) |
| Colors: | ? |
| Letters: |
- Genre:humor; teen
Characters:
Professor Flutesnoot; Svenson; Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones; Reggie Mantle; Dilton Doiley; Moose Mason
- Synopsis:
- Professor Flutesnoot tries to find someone to help him carry a sarcophagus upstairs, but no one wants to in fear of being cursed.
Indexer Notes
A Vote For Samm poster is visible on page five.
Hair Apparent
Hair Apparent
Mr. Weatherbee
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comic story /
12
pages
Mr. Weatherbee
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comic story /
12
pages
| Script: | Fernando Ruiz (credited) |
| Pencils: | Fernando Ruiz (credited) |
| Inks: | Jon D'Agostino (credited) |
| Colors: | ? |
| Letters: |
- Genre:humor; teen
Characters:
Mr. Weatherbee; Professor Flutesnoot; Moose Mason; Betty Cooper; Wendy Weatherbee; Tony Weatherbee; Coach Kleats; Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge; Mr. Lodge (as a teen); Miss Grundy (as a teen)
- Synopsis:
- Mr. Weatherbee tells his niece Wendy the story behind the split with his brother Tony.
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In Good Hands
In Good Hands
Archie
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comic story /
5
pages
Archie
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comic story /
5
pages
| Script: | George Gladir (credited) |
| Pencils: | Chic Stone (credited) |
| Inks: | Chic Stone (credited) |
| Colors: | Barry Grossman (credited) |
| Letters: | Bill Yoshida (credited) |
- Genre:humor; teen
Characters:
Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper; Jughead Jones; Pop Tate
- Synopsis:
- Archie, Betty, and Jughead take over the Chock'lit Shop while Pop takes a vacation.
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Snack Attack
Snack Attack
Betty and Veronica
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comic story /
5
pages
Betty and Veronica
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comic story /
5
pages
| Script: | Kathleen Webb (credited) |
| Pencils: | Jeff Shultz (credited) |
| Inks: | Rudy Lapick (credited) |
| Colors: | Barry Grossman (credited) |
| Letters: | Bill Yoshida (credited) |
- Genre:humor; teen
Characters:
Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Jughead Jones; Gaston; Smithers
- Synopsis:
- Veronica has a craving for junk food, but doesn't want to go off of her healthy diet.
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Archie's Pop Gag Bag
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comic story /
1
page
Archie's Pop Gag Bag
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comic story /
1
page
- Genre:humor; teen
- First Line of Dialogue or Text:Fred! What are you doing?
Characters:
Fred Andrews; Mrs. Andrews
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from Archie... Archie Andrews, Where Are You? Comics Digest Magazine (Archie, 1977 series) #27 (August 1983) which is reprinted - from Archie newspaper strip (XX-XX-19XX)
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Tales Calculated To Drive You Bats
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1
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Tales Calculated To Drive You Bats
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cover reprint (on interior page) /
1
page
- Genre:humor; fantasy-supernatural
- First Line of Dialogue or Text:My husband says we'll take it!
- Synopsis:
- Introduction to the Tales Calculated To Drive You Bats section. Features a cropped version of the cover to issue 1, with the text above "Bats" rewritten.
Julius The Robot
Julius The Robot
comic story /
4
pages
comic story /
4
pages
- Genre:humor; science fiction
Characters:
Julius the Robot; Freddie; Igor
- Synopsis:
- Julius the Robot tries to live an interesting life after being replaced by another machine at his job.
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Dr. Bloodshot's A-1 Assistant
Dr. Bloodshot's A-1 Assistant
comic story /
3
pages
comic story /
3
pages
- Genre:humor; science fiction
Characters:
Dr Bloodshot; Heinrich
- Synopsis:
- We take a look at Dr. Bloodshot's assistant, Heinrich.
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The Audition
The Audition
comic story /
1
page
comic story /
1
page
- Genre:humor; fantasy-supernatural
- Synopsis:
- A man and his chimp audition for a theatrical agency.
Monster News
Monster News
comic story /
3
pages
comic story /
3
pages
- Genre:humor; fantasy-supernatural
- Synopsis:
- A humorous newsletter with fictional headlines involving horror elements.
School Tool
School Tool
Mr. Weatherbee
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comic story /
0.5
page
Mr. Weatherbee
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comic story /
0.5
page
- Genre:teen; humor
Characters:
Mr. Weatherbee
- Synopsis:
- Mr. Weatherbee gets a machine that helps him run the school.
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Hearty Party
Hearty Party
Mr. Lodge
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comic story /
0.5
page
Mr. Lodge
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comic story /
0.5
page
- Genre:teen; humor
Characters:
Mr. Lodge; Veronica Lodge; Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones
- Synopsis:
- Mr. Lodge isn't happy to find Archie and Jughead still hanging around after Veronica's party is over.
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Archie
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comic story /
1
page
Archie
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comic story /
1
page
- Genre:teen; humor
- First Line of Dialogue or Text:Mr. Weatherbee, it's 11:30!
Characters:
Mr. Weatherbee; Ms. Phlips; Miss Grundy; Archie Andrews; Miss Beazly
- Synopsis:
- Mr. Weatherbee eats a casserole.
Brown Frown
Brown Frown
Jughead
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comic story /
0.5
page
Jughead
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comic story /
0.5
page
- Genre:teen; humor
Characters:
Jughead Jones; Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge
- Synopsis:
- Veronica asks for something that looks good in a plain brown jacket.
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Distraction Faction
Distraction Faction
Jughead
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comic story /
0.5
page
Jughead
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comic story /
0.5
page
- Genre:teen; humor
Characters:
Jughead Jones; Archie Andrews
- Synopsis:
- Archie and Jughead are distracted in class.
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A Matter of Principal
A Matter of Principal
Mr. Weatherbee
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comic story /
6
pages
Mr. Weatherbee
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comic story /
6
pages
| Script: | Bill Golliher (credited) |
| Pencils: | Fernando Ruiz (credited) |
| Inks: | Al Nickerson (credited) |
| Colors: | ? |
| Letters: | ? |
- Genre:humor; teen
Characters:
Betty Cooper; Reggie Mantle; Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge; Miss Grundy; Jughead Jones; Svenson; Miss Haggly; Professor Flutesnoot; Miss Beazly; Mr. Weatherbee; Superintendent Hassle
- Synopsis:
- A joke circulates around the school while Superintendent Hassle comes around for a check-up.
Editing
Table of Contents
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["Archie's going with me on a date!"]
Archie -
Dog Daze!
Archie -
Bee Well?
Archie -
Getting Pretty Hairy
Mr. Flutesnoot -
Pet Peeve
Betty -
Everything Is Beautiful
Miss Beazly -
A Change of Ad-Dress
Archie -
Age of Specialization
Mr. Weatherbee -
["How does it feel, Orbi..."]
Cosmo -
Stand By For Saturn! (Chapter 1)
Cosmo -
The Magic Gumdrops! (Chapter 2)
Cosmo -
Pardon My Size! (Chapter 3)
Cosmo -
A Ride For Orbi! (Chapter 4)
Cosmo -
On To Mars! (Chapter 5)
Cosmo -
The Mirror The Merrier!
Squarehead -
Vowels of Science
Professor Flutesnoot -
["Archie said he'd call me before class!"]
Archie -
Lid Kid
Jughead -
Red Carpet Romance
Archie -
The Fly
Archie -
Vengeance Is Whose?
Archie -
It's All in the Game!
Chuck -
Happy Mirthday To You
Betty -
Money Man
Mr. Lodge -
Egyptian Inscription
Professor Flutesnoot -
Hair Apparent
Mr. Weatherbee -
In Good Hands
Archie -
Snack Attack
Betty and Veronica -
["Fred! What are you doing?"]
Archie's Pop Gag Bag -
["My husband says we'll take it!"]
Tales Calculated To Drive You Bats -
Julius The Robot
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Dr. Bloodshot's A-1 Assistant
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The Audition
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Monster News
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School Tool
Mr. Weatherbee -
Hearty Party
Mr. Lodge -
["Mr. Weatherbee, it's 11:30!"]
Archie -
Brown Frown
Jughead -
Distraction Faction
Jughead -
A Matter of Principal
Mr. Weatherbee -
Everything's Archie (Digest Version)
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