Archie comic books issue 186

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Cover by Dan DeCarlo & Rudy Lapick. Stories by Frank Doyle and Joe Edwards. Art by Harry Lucey, Joe Edwards, Chic Stone and Marty Epp. In a parody of "Trouble" from THE MUSIC MAN, the narrator explains that Archie has got trouble with a capital T, and that rhymes with P, and that stands for Pool -- that is, the pool in Veronica's house, which tempts Archie to try and live a life of luxury he can't afford! Plus: When Fred makes Archie paint the house, the girls rush over to help Archie, and they mostly succeed in doing physical harm to Fred, in "Paint By Number"; Archie has images of Betty and Veronica on everything, including a reversible picture that allows him to display either one of them depending on who's there, in "Lest You Forget"; Li'l Jinx in the 1-pager "On the Spot" by Joe Edwards; and Archie is despondent about being broke in "Root of Evil"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. All Booked Up, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; When Archie needs to do a book report, Betty checks out all three books he was thinking of reading, so he'll have to come to her to get them. The Thrill Is Gone, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica is puzzled by the incredible thrill Betty feels when she gets a package; Mr. Lodge explains that when you're rich, there's no thrill in getting anything. The Steering Committee, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; When the singer Tom Grones is in town, Veronica knows where he's going to be staying, so naturally she tells Betty he's somewhere else. 32 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Soap Operations," script by Angelo DeCesare, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Betty falls asleep during a marathon DVD session of her favorite soap opera and dreams she and the Archie cast are acting out the drama's plot lines. Dear Betty & Veronica advice column by Sara Algase. "Learn Something New," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Miss Grundy asks Betty to try to get Veronica to concentrate on her lessons. Now Fashions, art by Jeff Shultz; Betty and Veronica model fashion designs submitted by readers. "Danger Zone," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Betty and Veronica search the town for Archie, but all they find is destruction left in his wake and angry people ready to throttle him. "Number Cruncher" one-page story, script by George Gladir, pencils by Tim Kennedy, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica the cheerleader tries to counter Central High's boastful cheers. "Buzz Word," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Henry Scarpelli; The halls of Riverdale High are terrorized by a rogue bee. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.19.

by Ian Flynn, Tracy Yardley & Jim Amash The nightmare has only just begun for Sonic's friends, especially when they learn he's become one of ancient villain Mammoth Mogul's many new followers! How can that be? Is Sonic really involved in Mogul's dastardly schemes, and if so, how? As if that weren't enough, the stakes rise even higher when the Chaos Emerald gets involved! It's a mind-blowing tale of turmoil and intrigue you won't want to miss! Cover price $2.25.

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Archie's Jokes Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. Get the Yolk?, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Jughead offers to cook breakfast for Archie's dad. Alley Tally, script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz; Ethel is a naturally gifted bowler, but she refuses to bowl for the girls' team unless Jughead is the scorekeeper. It's In the Bag, pencils by Bill Vigoda; Reggie sees Jughead taking a huge sack into the bank and thinks he's depositing all his money. Tandem Surfing, script by George Gladir, art by Bill Vigoda; Jughead gives us some tips on what makes a couple good at tandem surfing, using Archie and Betty to illustrate. Li'l Jinx humor page by Joe Edwards. In a Stew, script by Dick Malmgren, art by Bill Vigoda; When Jughead complains about Miss Beazley's cooking, he claims he can do it better. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Cover art by Dan Parent. "Isn't It Romantic?", script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jim Amash; Betty and Veronica become enraptured by the latest 'hot' romance story, but due to a clever pseudonym, little do they realize the author is really someone they know quite well!; Is it one of their classmates?; A parent?; One of the faculty?; The answer to this intriguing question will astound you! Veronica's New Romance Fashions two-pages of illustrations by Dan Parent. "The Testy Trip," script by Barbara Slate, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jim Amash; When Veronica's parents tell Veronica they are going to Hawaii for a business trip, Veronica is less than impressed; To help with her boredom, the Lodges suggest she invite one friend to go with them; Unable to choose between Betty, Nancy and Midge, Veronica decides to hold a contest: whoever gains the most points by doing nice things for Veronica will be declared the winner of the trip. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.25.

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Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Garden Games," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo (layouts) and Dan Parent, inks by Dan DeCarlo; Archie offers to help Betty weed the yard before going on to his date with Veronica. Capri Sun ad with Archie. "Picnic Problem," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Tim Kennedy, inks by Hy Eisman; Archie is tired of his romantic picnics with Betty being interrupted. "Setting An Example," script by Hal Smith, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Mike Esposito; On their way to a movie date, Archie and Betty trade complaints about the inconsiderate behavior of other people. "Noise Annoys," script by Hal Smith, pencils by Tim Kennedy, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty convinces Archie to join her in a crusade against noise pollution. Betty models swimwear fashion designs submitted by readers, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "The Corpulent Crusader," art by Bob White; A new fitness instructor is making a play for Veronica and humiliating Archie and Reggie to impress her. Jughead Pin-Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Super Caper," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx has an encounter with a super-hero. "The Rival?", pencils by Bob Bolling; Archie and Reggie investigate a possible new rival who has moved into town. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Henry Scarpelli. "Doll of Despair," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; While diving in a lake, Archie picks up an old figurine that gives him super strength, but also turns him evil. "And Puppy Dogs' Tales"; Maria's two dogs are constantly barking at the door of an elderly woman neighbor in their apartment building; The lady is annoyed for sure. But could there be a reason that the dogs are always attracted to her door? 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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(W) George Gladir, Mike Pellowski (A) Jeff Shultz, Stan Goldberg Budget problems threaten to write the last chapter for the Riverdale Library. Can Betty & Veronica rewrite the story and 'Keep Those Library Doors Open'? Then, Archie is falling for the fairer sex again - literally! - in 'Skate Perk!' Finally, holiday memories past come to haunt Veronica in 'One Year Later.' Cover price $3.99.

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Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Take Your Pick," script by Jim Ruth, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Dilton becomes a ventriloquist. Strange Facts About Archie and the Gang one-pager, script by George Gladir, pencils by Hy Eisman, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Lifestyles of the Famously Rich," script by Rich Margopolous, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Rudy Lapick; Robin Lurch of the TV show "Lifestyles of the Famously Rich" will be filming at the Lodge mansion and Veronica doesn't have a thing to wear. "You Know It's Your Lucky Day When...", script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Six two-panel examples of Archie's good luck. "Weighty Matter," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Miss Beazly tries to help The Bee lose weight by having his lunch delivered to his office. "Sabrina's Haunting Allure" illustration by Rod Ollerenshaw. Dilton's Riddle Page. "My Favorite Season... Winter!", script by Rich Margopoulos, pencils by Chic Stone, inks by Rudy Lapick; Winter is Archie's favorite season, until he has to shovel snow. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

Written by Craig Boldman and George Gladir. Art by Stan Goldberg. With help from Dilton's holographic projector, Betty finds a way to declare her love for Archie without having to actually carve their initials in a tree. Then, the neighborhood paperboy is awfully interested in making deliveries at the Cooper home. Later, Nancy and Betty both wish they had more time for fun, and thanks to a wishbone those wishes may come true! Finally, Betty's Mom is shocked at how much effort Betty is putting into cleaning the house - until she learns Betty invited Archie over! Cover price $2.99.

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by Stan Goldberg, Henry Scarpelli, Jon D'Agostino, & Various The adventures of America's favorite teen continue with new stories and classic tales. FC, 32pg $2.19 Cover price $2.19.

by Craig Boldman & Rex Lindsey The annual ice shuffleboard championship is on, but Riverdale's star player Jughead is in deep hibernation! Will his teammates revive him from 'The Big Sleep' before they're 'iced?' Also, Jughead discovers how to beat the crowds at the beach - go in the dead of winter! And when a girl gets tangled in Hot Dog's chain, Jughead untangles her and treats her at Pop's. The question is, will their hearts get tangled, too, or will Jughead face a 'Chilly Reception?' Cover price $2.25.

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by Pellowski, Kennedy & Scarpelli It's a 'Bird Brainer' for Archie when he installs a birdbath near his bedroom window so he can hear their delightful singing - until a viewing of a vintage horror film casting his feathered friends as fiends leads to a nightmare most 'fowl!' Then when Archie and Betty have a day to themselves, they discover it's a 'Company Picnic.' Plus, other new and classic tales, puzzles, games, and more! Cover price $3.69.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith. "Party Game," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Tim Kennedy, inks by Al Milgrom; Betty is tired of being a fifth wheel at the upscale parties Veronica drags her to. "Surf's Up," script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Rich Koslowski; Veronica gets Dilton to make her an electronically enhanced surfboard in order to compete with Ginger at surfing. "Toot-Toot Tootsie," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; When Melody's terrible flute-playing drives everybody crazy, she is convinced to take up singing instead. It's not an improvement. "The Emissary," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Josie and Valerie team up with the Cabot children to expose a phony spiritualist conning Mr. Cabot. "Dumb Dates," pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Veronica uses Archie to cover for her while she flirts with the wild side of life. "Picnic Panic," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Jim Amash; Jughead's suggestion of a weekend picnic leads to a series of complications. Plus other strips, pinups, and more. 100 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.49.

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. 95¢ Cover price. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Take Your Pick," script by Jim Ruth, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Dilton becomes a ventriloquist. Strange Facts About Archie and the Gang one-pager, script by George Gladir, pencils by Hy Eisman, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Lifestyles of the Famously Rich," script by Rich Margopolous, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Rudy Lapick; Robin Lurch of the TV show "Lifestyles of the Famously Rich" will be filming at the Lodge mansion and Veronica doesn't have a thing to wear. "You Know It's Your Lucky Day When...", script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Six two-panel examples of Archie's good luck. "Weighty Matter," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Miss Beazly tries to help The Bee lose weight by having his lunch delivered to his office. "Sabrina's Haunting Allure" illustration by Rod Ollerenshaw. Dilton's Riddle Page. "My Favorite Season... Winter!", script by Rich Margopoulos, pencils by Chic Stone, inks by Rudy Lapick; Winter is Archie's favorite season, until he has to shovel snow. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.95.