Comic books in 'Swimsuit'

Add to cart GD 2.0 $3.00

Add to cart PR 0.5 $2.50 Interior is complete. Full Spine split. Cover detached. Tape. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Vincent DeCarlo. Poverty Program, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; After picketing against the unfair treatment of rich people, Veronica decides to embrace poverty and move into a deserted old shack on the beach... an $80,000 shack owned by her father. The Unkindest Cut, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica tries to shorten the hem of Betty's skirt, leaving it crooked. Betty has to walk home leaning backwards so the skirt will be parallel to the ground. Mini-Ha-Ha, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica tries to blackmail her father into allowing her to wear a mini-skirt. Betty and Veronica pinup, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart VG 4.0 $6.00

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Problems, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Seeing Betty is depressed, Veronica gives her everything she could possibly want--except what she really wants. Winner Lose, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Reggie wins a race with Archie, with the privilege of dating Veronica as the prize; Veronica thinks it's great, until her father sets her straight. The Millionaire, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty, masquerading as an anonymous millionaire, secretly gives five dollars to Archie so he'll have the funds to take her on a date. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. Touch Me Not, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Jughead maintains he can't stand the touch of a female and that he'd even know a feminine touch blindfolded. Pre-Season Warm Up, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica buys a very expensive, original, designer swim suit that is very revealing (for 1969, anyway); But everybody thinks that the suit has been attacked by moths. Advertisement for Archie Giant Series #164. String Along, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica manages to get The Archies booked at Mr. Lodge's country club, then goes about remaking their images and song catalog to fit the upscale club's image. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. Dreams of Glory, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; On a hot day, the girls teach the boys how to stay cool by imagining they're on a tropical beach. View From the Beach, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie tries to cover up the bikini-clad Veronica to prevent other boys from staring at her. The Life Savers, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie and Reggie come up with a plan to stop Betty and Veronica from staring at the handsome lifeguard. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart Good $2.50

Add to cart Good $2.50

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Command Performance, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica's dad sets her up with a military man for a date and he nearly ruins a party until Moose takes him out for manhandling Midge. Strat-O-Matic Baseball ad. The Chaser and The Chasee, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Claude is trying to get Veronica alone at a party, but Betty keeps showing up to help her get away. House ad for Archie Annual #23. Busy Busy, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Archie and Jughead are neglecting Betty and Ethel, so the two girls form a support group that keeps them on the phone so much the boys can't call when they finally decide to. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. Dream House, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Betty and Veronica build a sand castle and imagine what would happen in it if it were a real castle. Boat Gloat, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty offers to take Archie out in her rowboat, but he's already going in Veronica's luxurious yacht. Old Faithful, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Ethel warns Veronica that Archie might reject her in favor of someone less demanding, but Veronica doesn't think it's possible until she overhears Archie talking to someone else about going to the dance Saturday night. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. The Buddy System, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarl, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica conspires with Betty to invite Archie to the Lodge cabin on the lake for a birthday fishing trip--one in which they will "conveniently" forget the fishing gear. Hostess ad with Josie, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. Down Memory Lane, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Observing that Veronica's self-absorption is beginning to affect her memory, Betty takes her friend to a memory specialist. Critic's Award, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; A door-to-door Mavis Cosmetics saleslady tries to sell Veronica some products. 32 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. Hostess Fruit Pie ad with Josie, art by Dan DeCarlo. Freedom Fighters, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty and Veronica decide to find an apartment together. Betty and Veronica Cool Fashions two-pager, art by Dan DeCarlo Jr. Party Time, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Veronica hold a "Come as you are" party. Voice Your Choice, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica wants Betty to help her decide who she should take to the dance. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.40.

Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. Tale Of Woe, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica's cousin Leroy is back for another visit; And this time he's bringing a friend. The Tingler, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; At her request, Dilton builds a belt for Betty that will induce a tingling sensation in anyone who enters the belt's field of influence. Veronica's Breezy Fashions page, art by Dan DeCarlo. Wheels Of Fortune, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica dumps Archie and his rebuilt street rod for a ride with Jason and his sleek sports car. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.40.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $10.00 View scans Water damage.

Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. Summer Job, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica helps Betty get a summer job at the mall but has second thoughts when she realizes Archie got a job there as well. The Dating Game, script by Frank Doyle, art by Dan DeCarlo Jr.; Veronica gets Betty to go out with Archie so she can go to the dance with a music star. The People's Choice, script by George Gladir, art by Dan DeCarlo Jr.; Betty And Veronica are stumped when Ethel begins to get the attention of one of the richest, best-looking guys at the beach. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. Summer Bummer, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica offers Betty free access to Archie in exchange for her lifeguard position, so Veronica can be close to some handsome actors filming a surfing movie nearby. Subscription solicitation for Katy Keene Comics. A Hairy Story, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica sports a bizarre hair-do, saying that only unimaginative people have common hair styles; This inspires Betty and Midge to follow suit, despite Archie and Reggie's vocal disdain for such styles. Advertisement for the Katy Keene Fan Club. Mind Over Matter, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty starts wearing a "Think Betty" shirt to subliminally influence Archie to take her to the dance. Naturally Veronica has to top her. 36 pgs. $0.65. Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart FN 6.0 $5.20

Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. Strike Out Tooth Decay public service announcement, art by Dan DeCarlo Jr. Underwater Find, script by Jim Ruth, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Hearing stories from Pop about possible treasure buried at the bottom of Lake Riverdale, the gang take a scuba excursion to the bottom with high hopes. Betty's Beach Fun Page. Ora Care ad with Archie and baseball player Dave Winfield. Repair Flair, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica gets the inspiration to market Betty's mechanic skills and make them both some money. Veronica models swimsuit designs submitted by readers, art by Dan DeCarlo. The Video Revolution, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty and Veronica debate the relative merits of video tape. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Giant-Sized Summer 1959 issue. Cover art by Harry Lucey. Chance Encounter, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics; Archie avoids a new girl in town because he doesn't want Veronica to think he's dating the girl. Habit Foaming, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Veronica argue about breaking bad habits. Evil Eyeful, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Samm Schwartz; Jughead pretends to have an evil eye and practices on his friends. Article about Buffalo Bill. Advertisement for Archie Giant Series Magazine #6. 84 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart GD 2.0 $13.50 View scan 1 1/2" Cumulative spine split.

"The Fighter," pencils by Harry Lucey; Archie plans on trying out for the boxing team, but is so clumsy that his training leaves him in bad shape. "Danger at Cobb's Cavern," pencils by Harry Lucey; Archie, Reggie, Betty and Veronica decide to explore Cobb's Cavern, a local cave; Jughead advises them against it because of possible landslides. "The Nervous Ones"; Jughead intentionally twists Reggie's comments to annoy him. Archie's Pals 'n' Gals ad. "The Crusader"; Betty decides she's going to be helpful, which sends the others into a panic, since her attempts to be helpful always backfire. "A Time for Everything" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. Archie Giant Series Magazines ad. "The Handout!"; Archie borrows a lifelike model of a human hand from the art department and uses it to play pranks. "Poor Little Rich Whirl"; Betty is jealous of Veronica's wealth; Veronica invites her for an overnight visit to emphasize her wealth and get her to give up Archie. "The Brush-Off," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Betty takes up painting to try to forget Archie. 84 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart VG- 3.5 $8.60

Add to cart FR/GD 1.5 $3.70

Add to cart FR 1.0 $2.70

Cover art by Samm Schwartz. Beetlemania, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Samm Schwartz, inks by Marty Epp; In order to get the attention of the girls away from The Beatles and back onto them, Archie, Reggie, Jughead and Moose don Beatle wigs and Beatle-style suits and play at the dance; But their act catches on, rocketing the boys to more fame and demand than they're equipped to handle. Tie Score, script by George Gladir, pencils by Bill Vigoda; Jughead lends Veronica his bow tie so she can close a too-daring blouse. Miss-Taken, pencils by Bob White; When Betty finds out Archie wants her to bring her grill over to his house so he can barbecue for Veronica, she loads it with fuel from Archie's car. Spellbound, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica goes through a closet-full of outfits trying to dress for a date with Archie, because fate won't let her get out the door without soiling each one. 64 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

"The Patient"; Veronica takes her obsession with nursing too far. "The Lucky Peace"; Moose has bad luck since he's been without his lucky Spanish doubloon. "Too Hot to Handle," script by Al Hartley, pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie is elected as honorary Jr. Fire Chief during fire prevention week. "Nightmare or Dreaming is Believing"; Archie has a nightmare that he's blindfolded and about to be shot by Mr. Lodge. Archie Club News. "Sweet & Sour"; Li'l Jinx gets a lollipop from a new neighbor and Greg wants one too. "Big Daddy"; Archie takes the place of Mr. Lodge in the school's father-daughter dance. "Beautiful Schemer"; Ethel takes a correspondence course in ballet and modern dance because it gives her poise. "This Is a Recording"; Reggie secretly records the girls' slumber party but they find his recorder and leave a special message on it for him. "The Coaxer"; Archie takes his neighbor's dog to the beach but he doesn't want to go in the water. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart Very Good $8.49

Add to cart GD 2.0 $4.20

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Monkey Business," art by Al Hartley; When Archie hears his father is worried about being replaced at work, he and Jughead masquerade as two eccentric tycoons to bluff Fred's boss into thinking they want to hire Fred away. "Forked Tongue," art by Dan DeCarlo; Archie and Jughead learn about Native American sign language. "On the Road to Reason," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Joe Edwards; Dilton and Moose try to teach a lesson in non-violence to some neighborhood kids. "Splashy Sports," pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Jughead demonstrates the various toys one can use to enjoy the water. "Shutter Shudders," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Jealous of Betty occupying Archie's time with her new camera, Veronica buys a Polaroid to one-up her. "Going Bats" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "A Fool and His Money," art by Bill Vigoda; After being lectured on his extravagant spending habits by his father, Archie allows Jughead to talk him into swearing off dating. 52 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $3.99

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Knight Fall"; Jughead tries to make Archie and Reggie see that Veronica is pitting them against each other for her own amusement. "Cross-Country Crisis"; Archie and Reggie compete in an obstacle auto race but neither one wins when they encounter an unexpected obstacle - a girls' summer camp. "Run, Don't Walk" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. Archie Club News. "The Deadly Game Part Two," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; At the police station, Archie and Jughead try to convince the cops that they are not using or selling drugs. 52 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart Very Good $3.60

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $2.50

Dilton goes white-water rafting with Archie and Jughead; a charm brings Archie backhanded good luck; Reggie fears a trap when Mooses girlfriend Midge finally agrees to a date. Plus Lil Jinx by Joe Edwards. 48 pages. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart Very Good $3.60

Add to cart Good $2.50

Add to cart GD 2.0 $2.50

Cover by Dan DeCarlo. "Can You Top This?", pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Reggie agrees to bake a cake for Veronica so she can enter it in a school assignment just so he can watch football on her big screen TV. "Karate Strategy" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "The Cradle Of Civilization," pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Chic Stone; Archie and Jughead lead the readers in a tour of ancient Mesopotamia. To The Rescue, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; When Mr. Lodge leaves the mansion to escape his daugher's loud music, Veronica becomes convinced he's locked himself in the mansion's basement vault. "Bully For You," pencils by Bob Bolling; Archie, Jughead and Betty seek to throw a scare into a neighborhood bulldog whom they consider a bully. Betty And Veronica's pinup, art by Dan DeCarlo. 52 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $3.99

Add to cart Very Good $3.60

Add to cart VG 4.0 $3.60

Add to cart Good $2.50

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Something Special," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Archie gets in trouble minding his own business and waiting for Veronica at the beach. "Hold the Phone," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx wants a head start before her father answers the phone. "Nutty Note," script by George Gladir, pencils by Samm Schwartz, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Jughead cleans out all the snacks at the pool party. "The Wick Kick," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Bill Vigoda; Archie gets the bright idea to make homemade candles and sell them at a profit. "Rave Wave," script by George Gladir, pencils by Gus Lemoine, inks by Jon D'Agostino; The gang sit at the beach waiting for a wave to surf. Betty and Veronica Pin-Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Up and at 'Em," script by George Gladir, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Fred is amazed that Archie is going hiking. "Some Catch," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx and Russ go fishing. "Schlock Rock," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Reggie isn't impressed by Dilton's musical group. "Mucho Smoocho," script by George Gladir, art by Gus Lemoine; Archie receives a warning about his new girlfriend from Reggie. "The Great Spot," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie tries to keep a date with Jughead to fish while finding a way to go out with Veronica at the same time. "Dear John," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Jughead makes Reggie think twice about dumping a girl. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $2.50

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Word of Mouth," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Bob Bolling; Veronica's message to Archie gets more garbled the more it passes from person to person. "Breaking the News," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx can't wait to tell her dad she hit a home run, but not so anxious to tell him where it landed. "For the Betterment of Mankind," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Dilton tries different methods of picking up girls at the beach. "Claw Awe," script by George Gladir, art by Jon D'Agostino; Betty and Veronica judge a fishing contest. Jughead Pin-Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Ketching Up," script and art by Joe Edwards; Charley's sandwich is incomplete. "Weighty Matter," script by George Gladir, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Someone steals the food supply on a camping trip. "Smog Dialogue," script by George Gladir, art by Jon D'Agostino; Veronica criticizes her father as a serial polluter. Archie Pin-Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Beautiful Day," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Mr. Lodge is trying to clean the pool with Archie around. "Date Fete," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie wins a date with an Olympic athlete, but finds her more focused on training than romance. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Add to cart Good $2.50

Cover by Dan DeCarlo. "Momma's Boy," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie rebels against his mother's over-dictating his life. "Uneasy Rider," script and art by Joe Edwards; Greg soon tires of Jinx's back seat driving. "The Mountain Goat," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Rudy Lapick; Midge's demand that Moose not touch Reggie gives Reggie the chance to move in on Midge. "More Than Muscle"; After Midge breaks up with him, Moose laments that he has nothing to offer anyone but his strength. "Girls, Girls, Girls," script and pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; An examination of how Betty and Veronica's different attitudes shape their lives. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $4.40

Add to cart VG- 3.5 $2.49 Centerfold detached at one staple.

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $2.50

Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Animal Crackers," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Chic Stone; Archie is getting a lot of grief for adopting a skunk as a pet. "Soup's On," pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Joe Edwards; Miss Beazly plays a prank on Archie and Jughead for daring to use her kitchen for non-culinary purposes. "It Makes Cents," script and pencils Dick Malmgren, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie tries to find a way to keep patronizing Pop's without paying his bill. "Seeing Red," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty tries to talk Reggie out of getting revenge on Moose. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart Fine $6.00	Add to cart VG/FN 5.0 $4.80	Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $4.40	Add to cart Very Good $4.00
Add to cart Very Good $4.00

Disaster Master; Archie makes a blunder that loses all the boys' camping supplies and provisions, but he also organizes things to lead the group safely out of the woods. Hostess Twinkies ad with the Archie gang. Cheers; Chuck is having a bad day so Reggie cheers him up, but then Reggie needs cheering up himself. Taking a Dive; Jughead gets his own swimming pool at home since Veronica doesn't like him swimming at her house. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart FN/VF 7.0 $4.20

Add to cart Fair $2.50

Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Great If You Can Afford It," script and art by Dick Malmgren; Mr. Lodge has the pool extended into his home office and Archie just has to investigate it. "Trap Flap," script by George Gladir; Veronica overhears Archie and she thinks he's just insulted her. "Buy Buy," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx wants to sell Greg her tape recorder. "The Question," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Joe Edwards; Ethel has a sure-fire plan to get Jughead to take her on a date. "Lights, Action, Camera" activity page by Joe Edwards; Decode Archie's message on photography. "The Court Jester," script and art by Dick Malmgren; Reggie tries to play tennis with Moose. Archie's Gag Bag, script and pencils by Bob Montana, inks by Joe Edwards. "Talk Nice," inks by Jon D'Agostino; Mr. Weatherbee just wants to raise tomatoes, but he keeps getting misunderstood. Big Moose Pin-Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart Good $2.50

Cover art by Stan Goldberg. "The Fisher-Person"; Veronica tags along on Archie's fishing outing and Archie wishes she hadn't. "Fit Bit"; It appears that Moose is gaining weight. "Josie Attacks Karate" Hostess snack cakes ad. "Balloons That Tell a Story"; That shape of the speech balloons should reflect the story being told in the comic. "Hang Tough"; Chuck tries to walk around in a mean mood to prepare himself for sports. "A Rain Check!" starring Li'l Jinx's Pal Mort, script and pencils by Joe Edwards. Archie's Gag Bag. Bee in the Woods Puzzle activity page with Mr. Weatherbee. "Ding-a-Ling"; When the phone rings at Pop Tate's the kids keep telling him what to say if the phone is for them. Archie Club News. "Rubber Necking," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Archie the lifeguard has trouble enforcing the rules of the beach. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.