Archie's Pals 'n' Gals comic books issue 26

"Brute Farce," pencils by Harry Lucey; Veronica allows Archie to be masterful with her; The other boys allow this because Veronica won't date them otherwise. Archie's Pals 'n' Gals ad. "A Matter of Competition!"; All the girls have a crush on handsome Professor Armstrong; The boys are happy when he gets transferred to another school, but his replacement is bigger and just as handsome. "Mister Clean"; Mr. Lodge has Veronica vacuuming the house to learn some domestic skills. "Caddy-Baddy!"; Archie is Mr. Lodge's caddy in a big rivalry match with J. P. Pennypincher and he makes sure Mr. Lodge will win by fair means or foul. Archie Club News. "A Helping Hand!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx has her mother reach under the couch to find her caterpillars. Archie Giant Series. "The Helmet," pencils by Harry Lucey; Archie starts wearing a jungle pith helmet; Reggie teases him, but Veronica thinks it gives him a certain flair. "Food for Thought"; Reggie and Archie make idle conversation, but everything they say reminds Jughead of food. "Blood Brothers"; All the boys in the school have to give blood samples for medical research; Jughead's blood turns out to be unusual. "The Other Cheek"; Archie and Reggie make a bet about who can get out of serving detention, driving Mr. Weatherbee to distraction. "Splinter Group," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Archie gets a splinter in his finger and Veronica takes him to the school nurse; Archie falls for the attractive nurse, causing Veronica to chase him with a chair. Betty and Veronica Pin-Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Operation Finger," script and art by Joe Edwards; When Greg injures his finger, Jinx gives him a practical gift for Christmas. "Sound Off"; Miss Grundy takes Archie to Mr. Weatherbee for talking in class; Mr. Weatherbee makes Archie wear a sign that says "I shall not whisper!" "Be Prepared"; Archie has been tying his jalopy to objects when he parks so his car won't blow away just in case a hurricane comes along. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.