Archie comic books issue 128

Cover by Samm Schwartz. Stories by Frank Doyle, Joe Edwards and George Gladir. Art by Harry Lucey & Terry Szenics and Joe Edwards. Archie points out to the gang how they can improve their games, but they end up injuring themselves following his advice in "The Fault Finder"! Plus: Li'l Jinx's dad orders her to the tub in the 1-pager "It's Tub To You!" by Joe Edwards; the boys want to see a haunted castle and are offered a one-way trip there by a ghoulish taxi driver in the 1-pager "Haunt Taunt"; Archie gets a magic charm from Jughead in "The Claw"; Archie and Mr. Lodge have to figure out how to get the Lodges' modern kitchen to work with its push-button-hidden, appliances-and-drawers electronic system in "Button-Button"; and when Archie sees Veronica with a date, he casually swears off girls forever in "Cliff-Hanger"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. You Never Know..., script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; After Reggie and Veronica drive off together, leaving Archie and Betty miserable, Jughead and Betty wish they could put a whammy on those troublemakers. Jealous?, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; To prove she's not jealous, Veronica insists Archie take Betty to the movies. Knit Fit, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty knits Archie some socks that are too big for him; Veronica decides to buy him a sweater that's too big. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Written by George Gladir, Mike Pellowski, Kathleen Webb, and Hal Smith. Art by Dan DeCarlo and Henry Scarpelli. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Betty and Veronica quickly tire of the steady diet of disaster movies Archie keeps subjecting them to on dates. Veronica contemplates taking a summer job, because all the other kids have summer jobs and she's been left alone with no one to hang out with. Jughead claims that the recent spate of clumsiness Betty and Veronica have been experiencing is due to them hanging around Archie too much. Veronica goes to extreme lengths to protect her creamy complexion from the harsh sun. 36 pages, full color. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

by Benny Lee, J. Axer, & Jim Amash "Starmada": Sonic hooks up with a fleet of alien mercenary starships, banded together to find and destroy a space being of incredible power that has left a trail of galactic devastation in its wake! It turns out to be a nemesis from Sonic's past, namely E.V.E.! "E.V.E.-Ill": Originally Robotnik's creation, E.V.E. was set free by Sonic way back in issue #22. Now Sonic finds out what she has been doing with that freedom... destroying whole planets. Sonic feels responsible and sets out to find her first. Can he put an end to this "eve of destruction?" FC, 32pg $2.19 Cover price $2.19.

"Lore and Order"; Mr. Weatherbee makes Archie and Reggie hallway monitors. "It's a Bet"; Dilton and Archie make some bets and Dilton comes out ahead. Untitled Katy Keene story, art by Bill Woggon; Sis dreams she takes a rocket ship ride to an outer space candy land. "If Looks Could Kill"; Betty takes Jughead's advice on how to get out of a date and it backfires. "A Cheerful Earful," script and art by Joe Edwards; Laurie has a sprained ankle and Linda stops by to tell her how much attention Wilbur is getting from all the other girls. "In Its Proper Place," script and art by Joe Edwards; Wilbur asks Linda over to help him hang a picture of Laurie. Archie Club News. "The Invisible Man," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx turns Charley invisible with a magic wand. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

"Debt Limit"; Jughead carries Veronica home in his arms after she hurts her ankle. Cheerios ad with Rocky and Bullwinkle. Veronica's Pin-Up. Bendix brakes ad with Archie. "The Better Man"; Jughead is claiming to be the better man which annoys Reggie because he feels he's the better man. "The Hunt"; Betty chases after Jughead even though she doesn't want him. "Thick 'n' Thin"; Li'l Jinx clears the snow off of a sign to reveal the message of "Danger Thin Ice." Archie Club News. "In Good Hands"; Archie and Jughead accidentally pick up boxes of museum art pieces instead of the items they were supposed to sell for their business class. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Henry Scarpelli. "Summer Help," script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jim Amash; When Veronica takes the maid for granted, her mother denies her the privilege of one! Is the world ready for a Veronica who gets her own snacks and cleans her own room?!; Worse yet, can the mansion survive her domestic deficiencies? "Hold the Phone" one-page story, script by Bill Golliher, pencils by Tim Kennedy, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Lodge is being annoyed at dinner by unwelcome phone calls, particularly from Archie. "Trophy Triumphs," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jim Amash; Mr. Lodge attempts to win a contest in underwater photography again, as he's done annually without success. "Be Prepared," script by Greg Crosby, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jim Amash; Archie is so busy running errands for Veronica at the beach that he can't get any alone time with her. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.99.

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Last 10-cent cover price. Cover by Bob White. "Too Much Talent," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Marty Epp; When word gets out that Mr. Lodge has bought a major talent agency, all the kids rush over to his house to audition for him, whether he likes it or not. "Splish Splash," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty exploits the fact that a call always comes just as soon as you get into the bathtub. "Proof Positive," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Lodge claims that kids today dance like "wild Indians." "Dumb Belle," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Lodge insists that Veronica help out with household chores, but she manages to screw up one chore after another by accident. Archie's Christmas Stocking ad. "Sell Me Pretty Maiden!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx tries to sell raffle tickets for a color TV. Archie Club News. "The Tyranny of the Cobra God," script by Robert Bernstein, art by John Giunta; While tunneling through a mountain in India, the Fly uncovers an ancient Hindu tomb which contains a chest containing the remains of a magician who died in 900 A.D. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Teen drama, Archie-style: A magical painting causes Mr. Lodge to do the painters bidding; Archie joins a biker gang. Stories and art by Frank Doyle, Dick Malmgren, and Bob Bolling, plus Lil Jinx by Joe Edwards. 32 pages. Cover by Stan Goldberg and Jon D'Agostino. Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover by Dan DeCarlo. "Surprise," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Betty asked Archie to deliver a present from her to one of her baby-sitting charges on his birthday and Archie gets sucked into the festivities. Statement of ownership; Total Paid Circulation, avg. 12 months: 78,607. "The Court Jester," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie plots to keep his date with Betty without spending money on her, so he'll have money to take out Veronica later. "In A Stew," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Betty agrees to a date with Archie that features her cooking and him watching her TV, but only on the condition that he stays away from Veronica. "Betty" answers reader letters, script by Eda Edwards, art by Joe Edwards. Wedding Belle, art by Dan DeCarlo; Betty models bridal fashion designs submitted by readers. "Memories," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Betty sends Archie to the store for some paprika and crosses her fingers that he'll remember. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.50.

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by Various What's better than a digest full of those teen dream queens Betty and Veronica? A double digest full of them! Featuring new stories and classic tales. Digest, FC $3.59 Cover price $3.59.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "The Biggest Order," pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Archie and Jughead offer to deliver a catering order and both Pop and Mr. Lodge assume they're going to bungle it. "Boobology," script by Joe Edwards, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Moose turns in an amazing paper. "Brain Strain," script by Joe Edwards, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Students are interviewed for TV. "Down in the Mouth," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx gives Charley a medical exam. Archie's Gag Bag, script and pencils by Bob Montana, inks by Joe Edwards; Miss Beazly experiments with mushrooms; Miss Haggly dismisses Women's Liberation. A Bit Much Puzzle page with Mr. Lodge by Joe Edwards. "Bionic Blunder," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jim DeCarlo; As a prank, Chuck and Frankie try to make Moose believe they're bionic. "The Other One"; Moose can only switch positions on the baseball team if he can find someone to switch with; So he bullies Archie into switching. "Cold Comfort," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Miss Beazly develops a cure-all and Miss Grundy can't wait to exploit it. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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The Mystery of the Laughing Clown. Shortly after an encounter with a sinister clown, Jughead disappears. Also featuring a Little Sabrina story and the usual features. Plus Lil Jinx by Joe Edwards. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

by Geroge Gladir & Stan Goldberg "Cultivating Affection": Archie is disappointed when Betty turns down a boating expedition to tend to her garden... until he comes up with a way for them to be together after all! See love "grow" in this sweet story! FC, 32pg$2.19 Cover price $2.19.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg. "Growling Grizzlies" Hostess Fruit Pies starring Sabrina. "Alarming," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie thinks there's a burglar at Mr. Weatherbee's house. "Astro-Nut!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Charley is building a rocket ship. Who Said That? activity page. "Loose Connections," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie asks for Mr. Weatherbee's help when he is installing an intercom speaker in a tree. "Hickory Nut," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Mr. Weatherbee helps Archie try to get rid of his hiccups. Archie Club News. "The Allergy," script by Jim Ruth, pencils by Sal Amendola, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Mr. Weatherbee develops an allergy to Archie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

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by Craig Boldman & Rex Lindsey "The Morph The Merrier": Dilton's having a blast distorting celebrity faces on his computer and mixing them together to create new ones. When the girls have him input every hot male star in existence, however, the morphed result is Jughead's face! Before you know it, Jughead's on the run from a pack of female fans! "The Spin Machine": When the local pizza man lures Pop Tate's customers away with free slices, Pop challenges him to a pizza tossing contest! May the best man spin! Cover price $1.99.

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Story by Various, Pat & Tim Kennedy Cover Art by Francis Bonnett, Pat & Tim Kennedy. TWO BRAND NEW STORIES! First, in 'Roam on the Range,' Archie is excited-Mr. Lodge said that if he helped out with his cattle drive, he'll pay for Archie's next date with Veronica. Nevada Jones points out these drives take months. That's news to Archie. Nevada agrees to let him out of his contract if he helps him get as far as the next town. Does Archie have what it takes to brave the rain and wind, burning day and freezing nights? Then, in 'Presenting Pow-Girl,' Pureheart is in battle with the Rampaging Rebound! Pow-Girl appears on the scene and attempts to aid Pureheart and prove her worth as a future Mighty Crusader. Unfortunately, due to her inexperience, chaos ensues! 192 pages, full color Cover price $9.99.

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Cover pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Henry Scarpelli. "Affluenza," script by George Gladir, pencils by Tim Kennedy, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica goes to a therapist to get cured of her shopping sprees. Best of Josie and the Pussycats ad. "Meet And Greet," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Betty's new job at the Cartoon Collectibles store is as a greeter. "The Sculpture Vultures," script by Barbara Slate, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Everyone is incensed by the way Betty's sculptures portray them, until the sculptures are praised by a local art critic. "Betty Cooper, Medicine Woman," script by Dan Parent, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; With her parents out of town, Veronica stays over at the Cooper house; Then she comes down with the flu. "When Swing Was King," script by George Gladir, art by Dan DeCarlo; Cleaning out the old clothes and memorabilia in the attic of Veronica's grandmother allows Veronica and the gang to attend Riverdale's newest hot spot, a Swing-era theme club, in costume. "Movie Magic," script by Mike Pellowski, art by Dan DeCarlo; Archie and Reggie's competitive spirit proves to be too tough for Veronica to overcome. Plus other strips, pinups, and more. 100 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.19.

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The Cartoon Life of Chuck Clayton: Part 3 of 4 - by Alex Simmons & Fernando Ruiz 'Waaay Back in the Day': A history teacher at Riverdale Middle School wants to do something new and exciting for her next lesson, so she decides to bring Chuck's comic book workshop in for her class. At first Chuck is overwhelmed, and not just by the kids. Can Chuck overcome his own academic weakness and make history come alive? It's fast-paced sketching, wacky role-playing, and a few trips through time in this third comical tale of 'The Cartoon Life of Chuck Clayton!' Cover price $2.25.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "For Safety's Sake... Buckle Up!" public service announcement with the Archie gang, pencils by Stan Goldberg. "Heads I Win," script by Ed Berdej, pencils by Rex W. Lindsey, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie gets a rare coin in his change that's worth $5,000 but he loses it in the arcades. Fattening Foods! activity page with Archie's Dad. "Too Hot to Handle," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Prehistoric versions of Archie and the gang migrate to a warmer area during the winter but migrate back right away after encountering all of the dangerous creatures. "Weather or Not" half-page Coach Kleat story, script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg. "Sure Lure," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Reggie's uncle invites him on a trip to Hawaii and Archie interviews some people to replace Reggie in the band while he is gone. "The Race," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie builds his own snowmobile for a race and Dilton tweaks it and gives it some special fuel that allows it to win the race. Archie's Club News. Eat Your Vegetables activity page with Miss Beazly. Cap'n Crunch ad with the Archie gang. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

Breakup Blues: Part 4 of 4 - by Melanie J. Morgan, Tod Smith & Al Milgrom. Archie and his friends have been dealing with the unimaginable - the breakup of Midge and Moose! In the aftermath, Midge started seeing Reggie and Moose began dating Judy Johnson. The status quo of Riverdale High's circle of friends was severely shaken, but that didn't stop the former couple's friends from doing what they could to get the pair back together. Their efforts weren't always successful, but they still haven't given up hope. The fourth and final installment brings everything together as the kids convene at an exclusive dance club to boogie the night away - and hopefully bring Moose and Midge back together once and for all! And they're about to get some help from an unlikely source. Will true love persevere and save the day? The romantic intrigue is served up in the 'realistic' art style that made both Betty and Veronica's Bad Boy Trouble and Jughead's Matchmakers some of the most talked-about Archie stories in recent years! Cover price $3.69.