Archie comic books issue 179

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Cover by Dan DeCarlo & Rudy Lapick. Stories by Frank Doyle and Joe Edwards. Art by Harry Lucey, Joe Edwards, Marty Epp, Mario Acquaviva and unknown. On a date with Betty, Archie first spends most of his time trying to avoid being spotted by Veronica, then stalking Veronica on her date with another boy in "Trust In Me"! Plus: On a trip to an Egyptian tomb, Jughead and Veronica discover a room full of ancient treasure, and dress up as the Pharaoh and his Queen Ah Shetup in "Pharaoh Foul"; Archie annoys everyone at school by speaking in rhyme all the time in "From Bad To Verse"; Li'l Jinx experiments with wearing high heels in the 1-pager "Ready But Unsteady" by Joe Edwards; and Archie attaches a can of paint with a hole in it to the back of Reggie's car, so he can tail Reggie and Veronica on their date, in "Line Drive"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. Off The Record..., script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Veronica dreams that she's married to Archie and that he's still the same immature kid he always was. The Equal, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Mr. Lodge tries to cure Veronica of her snobbery by reminding her that he moved his family to Riverdale to keep them from becoming spoiled; Veronica decides to treat everyone as equals from now on. The Survivors, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Archie and Betty want to rough it in the woods, while Veronica and Jughead want to bring the conveniences of home with them. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

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by Kathleen Webb & Jeff Shultz "Copy This": Veronica goes into a fashion frenzy when she sees copies of the wardrobe designed "exclusively" for her hanging in store windows! "Come and Join the Dance": It's a dance of romance when Betty and Veronica take dancing lessons from hunky instructors! FC, 32pg$1.99 Cover price $1.99.

by Flynn, Yardley, Amash, & Spaz! 'House of Cards Part 2 of 2': It was civil war before - now it's personal! The long-lasting friendship between Sonic and Tails has reached its breaking point! Can Sonic do what's needed to end the hostilities? Meanwhile, Tails' parents make their move, but how far will they go? On the flip side, how far will young King Elias go to protect his kingdom? The world of Sonic and his friends will never be the same! Cover price $2.25.

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Archie's Christmas Stocking. "Just Be Claus"; Betty explains to Jingles that Santa Claus is known by many names around the world. "Guided Mistletoe"; Archie causes mayhem with mistletoe; Mr. Weatherbee makes him demonstrate its uses with Big Ethel. "Winter Wonderland," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Vincent DeCarlo; Archie enjoys the snow enthusiastically, inadvertently making trouble for others in the process. His father makes him shovel. "Snow Haul!" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Love's Labor Lost"; Archie's friends are annoyed when he goes non-commercial for Christmas, giving peace and brotherhood rather than material gifts. "Tree Spree"; Reggie plants a classified ad saying that Archie will buy used Christmas trees at the Lodge estate. "It's Snow Fun"; Archie insists that others share his appreciation of the snow, but crashes into a frozen lake while driving on slippery roads with Veronica. "Christmas Present?", script by George Gladir, pencils by Samm Schwartz, inks by Jon D'Agostino; The Archies try updating traditional Christmas songs, and get a very hostile response. "Santa in Blue"; Archie is reprimanded for speeding (20 mph in a 15 mph zone), but his friends refuse to believe his jalopy could go so fast. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Cover pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Mario Acquaviva. "Soup To Nuts," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Archie discovers a new fuel that includes canned soup as one of its ingredients. Archie Club News. "Sugar and Space," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Melody chases an alien away from Josie and Pepper using lemon soda. Archie Comics ad. "Growing 'Panes'!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx breaks a window while playing catch with Greg. "The New Look" one-pager story, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Veronica style each other's hair according to a hairstyle book. "Polar Playmates," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Archie is bored as he spends his Saturday night at the North Pole. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. Helping Hand, script by Dick Malmgren, art by Samm Schwartz; While his house is being painted, Jughead comes to visit the Andrews family and makes a pest of himself. Hazing Hazard, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead undergoes an elaborate and humiliating initiation to get into a school club. The Lover, script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; The other kids think Jughead has finally fallen in love when he places flowers on the desk of the beautiful new teacher, Miss Hipswing. Li'l Jinx humor page by Joe Edwards. Trap Flap, script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz; Reggie tricks Jughead into bringing Ethel flowers, leading her to give him a big kiss in return. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Cover art by Dan Parent. "Save Our Prom," script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jim Amash; When a pipe bursts in the school forcing the prom to be cancelled, Veronica gets another idea where the dance can be held—at the Lodge mansion. "Spring For Cover," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jim Amash; Veronica loves the sunny spring weather, but isn't fond of the rain--especially when it ruins two of her outfits. Veronica fan art. Advice column in which Sara Algase helps fans with their problems as "Veronica". "Distress Over A Dress," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jim Amash; It's a fashion disaster when Mr. Lodge refuses Veronica any more money for her unique fashions; Veronica then goes shopping at Fjordstroms and buys a dress that--she learns later--was also bought by Betty, Midge, and Tomoko. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.25.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Sisterly Love," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Veronica use snowballs to scare off girls seen with Archie. Betty models five styles of sweaters, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Veronica models five styles of knee-high socks, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "I Should Have Said," pencils by John Rosenberger; Archie decides to be more assertive, but the first person he tries this with is Big Moose. "That's the Ticket," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx's father has a drawer full of old non-winning raffle tickets, but Jinx persuades him to buy one more. Archie Club News ad. "Model Mayhem," pencils by John Rosenberger; Archie spends the day building a model "P.T." boat, but a little word play by Reggie sends Betty and Veronica after a girl named Pat Tompkins. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "Bedrock Bowl" Fruity Pebbles ad with The Flintstones. "The Kindest Cut," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie can't get Betty's mower started for her so he borrows one from Mr. Lodge and runs over his plants in the process; He then runs through neighbor's yards and loses the mower in the creek. "You Don't Need Drugs" public service announcement with Archie. "Mission Impossible" half-page story, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Rudy Lapick; Sabrina looks for a spell to stop September from arriving. "The Caretaker," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Betty takes care of Veronica's pool while she and her family are in Rome. "Gadget Gaga," script by George Gladir, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Tex Blaisdell; Dilton invents gadgets like a video school set-up and a Christmas tree that decorates itself. Betty answers letters submitted by Archie readers. Bettys Fine Art Works illustration by Dan DeCarlo Jr. "Mess Distress!", script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty's mom wants her to help clean the house, but Betty keeps making dates with Archie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.95.

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Multi-part adventure stories: Archie and his pals are accused of aiding a car theft; Mr. Lodges coin collection is stolen, and a famous musician is suspected. Stories and art by Frank Doyle, Stan Goldberg, Bob Bolling, Jon D'Agostino and Rudy Lapick, plus Lil Jinx by Joe Edwards. 32 pages. Cover by Goldberg. Cover price $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Art by Jeff Shultz. The 'nerdettes' strike again, as they set out to help the entire high school improve their aptitudes in science, math, technology and more. Then, Betty and Veronica are going around in circles, but they're not arguing over Archie again; instead, they're skating for charity! Next, when the magician the kids hired for a charity magic show does a disappearing act, Archie must step into his magic hat and shoes! Plus, puzzles, games, pin-ups, and more! Cover price $3.99.

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Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "An Important Message from Archie and His Pals!" public service announcement about missing children. "Scents-itive," script and pencils by Joe Edwards, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie wants to buy perfume for Veronica so he asks Betty to but it for him but doesn't tell her who it's for. "Funny Business"; Miss Grundy laughs at Moose's paper on economics. "Eat Feat"; Mr. Weatherbee gets an over-eaters t-shirt. Cap'n Crunch ad with Archie and the Gang. Reggie's Mystery-Word-Block activity page. "Age Rage"; Hilda and Zelda go to a spa. "Take It or Leaf It," script and pencils by Joe Edwards, pencils by Joe Edwards, inks by Rudy Lapick; Miss Haggly stays at Miss Grundy's house after a water pipe bursts; She brings her houseplants with her. "Perfect Match"; Mr. Lodge tells Veronica about his new merger. "Changing Places," script and pencils by Joe Edwards, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Midge tells off Moose for thinking with his fists; He decides to learn how to become a gentleman by taking lessons from Veronica and Smithers. Archie Club News. "Off the Wall"; Moose gets a B on his English test. "Dream Boat," script and pencils by Joe Edwards, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty wins a date with the star of a TV soap opera 'Dream Boat.'36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.65.

(W) George Gladir, Bill Golliher, Mike Pellowski (A) Stan Goldberg The kids want to hold a 'green day' ecological event at the school, but Mr. Weatherbee worries about how much 'green' it would cost to hold it! Then, Betty gets a job with perks - literally - when she takes a position as a perky store greeter! Next, Betty offers to chauffeur Archie around until he earns enough money to fix his own car. Hope she has a lot of gas money! Finally, 'Dog Daze' hits Riverdale when Betty agrees to dogsit a neighbor's seemingly well-behaved pooch. Cover price $2.50.

Cover art by Dexter Taylor. "The Fortune," script and art by Dexter Taylor; A phony fortune teller tricks Little Archie into getting his family out of the house so that it can be robbed. "Cookie Monster," script and art by Dexter Taylor; Little Jughead wants to help Little Archie rake the yard when he hears that cookies will be involved afterward. "The Book Report," art by Dexter Taylor; Juggie's been writing a science fiction novel, but Miss Grundy takes it from him thinking it's the assigned book report; When she reads it she sends him to Mr. Weatherbee for punishment, but the principal likes the story and wants Jughead to write more. "The Art of Levity," art by Dexter Taylor; When Sabrina drops her book of magic at school, Reggie picks it up and finds himself in trouble when he reads one of the spells out loud. "Odd Man Out," art by Dexter Taylor; Little Reggie calls Little Archie's odd job agency hoping to hire Little Veronica to babysit him. "Josie's Snake Hunt" JC Penney ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

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by Craig Boldman & Rex Lindsey 'Picture Perfect': When a local magazine does a photo feature on Pop Tate's burgers, Pop hires a 'food stylist' to make sure the pictures look good enough to eat! 'Word-Play': Jughead comes up with the sound effect to end all sound effects. Now he just needs to figure out what makes that sound! 'Sweets to the Sweet': Jughead figures out a new way to get eats: remind all the girls he knows how tough it is to keep their figures so they give their food to him! Cover price $2.25.

by Various Double your pages, double your Archie, and double your fun in this double-digest full of new stories and classic tales! Features bonus puzzles, games, and your chance to 'Find Your Name in Print!' Cover price $3.69.

by Various 'Westward, Huh?': Yee-ha! Mr. Lodge sends Betty and Veronica to visit famed western writer Charlie Chuck's ranch in hopes that it will break him out of his writer's block. The girls soon learn of a series of strange accidents that have unnerved Charlie and his clan, but what's more mysterious is the question of who is behind the mishaps... and more mysterious still is the answer to the question of who will save our heroes? Plus, new and classic tales, puzzles, games and pin-ups! Cover price $2.49.

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by Various If you think Archie gets into trouble on his own, check out the action when he teams up with Jughead! Featuring new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $2.19 Cover price $2.19.

Canadian Edition. $2.99 cover price. Softcover digest, 4 7/8" x 6 5/8", 100 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

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Canadian Price Variant. $4.59 cover price. Softcover digest, 4 7/8" x 6 5/8", 196 pages, full color. Cover price $4.59.