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Archie comic books issue 209

  • Issue #209
    Archie (1943 Archie Comics) 209
    • Water damage.

    Dan DeCarlo, Rudy Lapick cover. Frank Doyle scripts unless noted, Harry Lucey pencils, Marty Epp inks, Bill Yoshida letters. Li'l Jinx by Joe Edwards. "Field Day": Archie plays the field and strikes out (Writer unknown, 6 pages). Li'l Jinx in "A Stream of Thought": Jinx asks Hap to repeat an old fish tale (2 pages). The Archies in "It's a Grand Old Name": Reggie believes himself responsible for the Archies' success (Writer unknown, 6 pages). "Jack of all Trades": Ol' Betsy drives some hijackers away (5 pages). "Rough and Ready": Archie's rough hands elicit callous reactions (5 pages). Statement of Ownership filed October 1,1970: average print run 853,590; average paid circulation 482,945. 36 pages. Full-color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #209
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 209

    World of Jughead. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "The Infamous Dr. No No," pencils by Samm Schwartz, inks by Samm Schwartz (pages 1-2) and Jon D'Agostino (pages 3-8); Jughead begins to suspect his best friend of stealing. "Ski Scare," script by George Gladir, art by Bill Vigoda; Jughead turns a ski lodge upside down trying to escape Ethel. "Imported Magic," script by Frank Doyle, art by Bill Vigoda; Pop scoffs at a voodoo doll Jughead has, until he starts having a run of bad luck right after denying Jughead anymore credit. "Pipes of Panic," pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Veronica decides the only way to get Jughead to stop playing a flute in an annoying manner is to convince him that doing so attracts girls. "Away He Goes" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Sly Sledding," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Rudy Lapick; Jughead demonstrates the superiority of a sled as a way to enjoy snow and a hill. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #209
    Jughead (1949 1st Series Archie) 209

    Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino. You Said a Mouthful, script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead finds it hard to talk about anything unless his mouth is full. Rapping the Rap! one-pager starring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. Basic Black, script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead goes shopping for a new pair of pants, and the salesman tries to get him to wear flashier outfits. Conquest, script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead goes fishing to get away from females, but winds up making friends with a little girl. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #209
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 209

    Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "I Love a Parade, Usually!", pencils by Bob Bolling; Archie and Jughead go scuba diving to salvage golf balls for later resale; Riding Jughead's motor scooter into town, they accidentally drop the balls in the midst of a parade sponsored by Mr. Lodge. Archie Club News. "The Collector"; When Jughead's crow steals Veronica's rare red ruby ring, Archie risks his neck climbing a tall tree to get it back; By then Veronica has discovered that the stolen ring was actually one of her imitations, and lost interest. Betty and Veronica ad. "What a Card!"; Greg's dad and Li'l Jinx's dad both get computer cards to respond to a book club; Since Greg's dad's card has more punch holes, they conclude that he must be more important. Josie ad. Reggie Pin-Up by Dan DeCarlo. "Happy Anniversary"; Betty and Veronica buy Archie expensive gifts to commemorate anniversaries in their relationships; He gives them cheap gifts. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #209
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 209

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Champ of Camp," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie tries to help Mr. Lodge with his new "pop art" acquisitions, but only helps in ruining them. "Sky High," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie tries to win a hang gliding contest to win passes for Veronica, even though he's never been hang gliding. "Friendly Enemies," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx and Gaga have a fight, but it's Greg who ends up in the middle. Veronica Pin-Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Million Dollar Movie," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie takes Betty to a movie, hoping to put the moves on her in the dark. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #209
    Life with Archie (1958 Archie) 209

    Stories by George Gladir and unknown. Art by Stan Goldberg & Jon D'Agostino and unknown. Veronica challenges Slade Snively to a golf cart race in "Fairway Foul"! Plus: Archie and the gang accidentally stumble across a counterfeiting ring in "Out on a Limb"! Also: The Archies in "Hitting the High Sea"! And: Archie in 1-page story "Borrow Sorrow"; "Archie - Way Out Maze" activity page; and Li'l Jinx in 1-page story "Bubble Trouble" by Joe Edwards. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #209
    Betty and Veronica Double Digest (1987 Archie) 209

    (W) Kathleen Webb (A) Jeff Shultz, Al Milgrom (CA) Dan DeCarlo & Various It's a Betty and Veronica sleepover and the girls are having a late night chat regarding their favorite topic - boys! Specifically, which boy is the best kisser? The girls rank the most passionate smooches they've ever received in 'Kissing Up!' and that's just the opening tale in this exciting double digest filled plenty of fun and laughs courtesy of Archie's girls! Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #209
    Archie's Joke Book (1953) 209
  • Issue #209
    Archie's Pals 'n' Gals (1955) 209

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "A Rash Decision," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rod Ollerenshaw; Archie loses his trunks after diving into the ol' swimmin hole, so he covers himself with a bush and runs home. You Don't Need Drugs... public service announcement with the Archie gang. "The Champion," script by George Gladir, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Rudy Lapick; Midge breaks up with Moose because he shows off his strength on every date. "To Sleep Or Not To Sleep," script by George Gladir, pencils by John Hunter, inks by Alison Flood; Archie can't seem to fall asleep. Archie's Club News. "Seeing Stars!", script by Rich Margopoulos,pencils by Chic Stone, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Weatherbee finds a flying saucer in Pickin's Park and boards it; The aliens offer food, so he eats one of everything. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.95.

  • Issue #209
    Archie Comics Digest (1973) 209

    Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith. "Key Player," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Fernando Ruiz, inks by Bob Smith; Archie attends the Riverdale Sports Convention. "The Noise of Summer"; Mr. Weatherbee is looking for the last peaceful days as the Summer ends. "Desert Saga"; Archie encounters thieves at a cowboy museum. "The Commercial"; Burpsie Cola wants to make a TV commercial in Riverdale - home of 7 Down bottling plant. "Kiss of Death"; Betty eats onions, minced garlic and horseradish on a sandwich. "Higher and Higher"; Little Archie and Little Reggie build big kites to impress Little Veronica. "Who's Guardin' the Garden?"; Mr. Lodge wants to keep the teens out of his garden. "Don't Forget to Remember!"; Archie babysits a couple of neighbor kids. "One Heckuva Case of Hiccups!"; Archie has the hiccups. "Skateboardin' Blossom"; Cheryl Blossom shows the boys she can ride a skateboard. "Liquid Assets"; Archie and Jughead pool their money to sell ice cream on the hot beach. 100 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.39.

  • Issue #209
    Jughead (1987 2nd Series Archie) 209

    (W) Craig Boldman (A) Rex Lindsey 'Building A Better Jughead.' Jughead and Moose make an unlikely team, but when Jughead needs a place to stay, he finds a soft bed, and some hard exercise at Moose's house. It's too bad sharing their conflicting routines means bruises and weight gain. Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #209
    Archie's Double Digest (1982) 209

    Cover pencils by Fernando Ruiz, inks by Jon D'Agostino. Click Trick, script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Fernando Ruiz, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie can't sleep because of the blinking lights outside his window. Cartoon Network ad. Double Trouble; Archie has a date with Sharon Taylor and Reggie has a date with her twin sister Karen Taylor; Things get confusing when they are both at the same restaurant. Garden Fools, script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Archie and his dad attempt to make a garden. Promo for Archie on US Postage Stamps. Waste Not Want Not, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Marty Epp; The boys are fishing on Mr. Lodge's boat while Veronica relaxes in her bikini; After he sees Jughead throw a sandwich wrapper into the water, Mr. Lodge gives the boys a lecture on the evils of water pollution and how individual acts of pollution contribute to a big problem. 178 pgs. $3.99. Cover price $3.99.