Archie comic books issue 188

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Cover by Dan DeCarlo & Rudy Lapick. Stories by Frank Doyle and Joe Edwards. Art by Harry Lucey, Joe Edwards, Dan DeCarlo, Marty Epp and unknown. When Hot Dog howls during a music practice, Fred Andrews tells the Archies that their music is improving. Insulted, they leave the Andrews home, only to be insulted wherever they go in "Howling Success"! Plus: Li'l Jinx is upset about the air pollution because of the mess it's making out of her snowman in the 1-pager "An Airy Feeling" by Joe Edwards; The Archies pin-up; Prehistoric Archie invents a weapon but he has no luck in figuring out the best way to use it in "Archie Makes His Mark"; Archie is taking his old baby blanket to the cleaners at his mother's request in "Childhood Daze"; and Archie is the master of his fate and the captain of his soul in "Master Mind"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

by Ian Flynn, Tracy Yardley & Jim Amash 'Beating the House,' Part 1. Sonic is ambushed and captured by the Destructix, and it's up to the Freedom Fighters to find and rescue him! The trail leads to a dingy dungeon beneath a flashy casino owned by Mammoth Mogul - but just how real a threat faces our heroes this time? The con is on in this tale of twists, turns, takes and double-takes! Cover price $2.25.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Command Performance, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica's dad sets her up with a military man for a date and he nearly ruins a party until Moose takes him out for manhandling Midge. Strat-O-Matic Baseball ad. The Chaser and The Chasee, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Claude is trying to get Veronica alone at a party, but Betty keeps showing up to help her get away. House ad for Archie Annual #23. Busy Busy, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Archie and Jughead are neglecting Betty and Ethel, so the two girls form a support group that keeps them on the phone so much the boys can't call when they finally decide to. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

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The World of Archie. "Questions"; Archie wonders what kind of a fool am I. "The Date"; Archie is hard at work raising money for a date with Veronica. Archie Quarter Comics house ad. "Pirate's Den (and Pirates Now)"; Archie finds an old treasure map and brings it to Mr. Weatherbee for his opinion. "Tongue Twister"; Archie gets a perfect score on the French test which irks Reggie and Veronica. "Storm Warnings"; Little Stefanie moved to New York and became a model, now back in Riverdale, she make a play for Archie. Palisades Park ad with Archie. "Dog Daze"; Jughead asks Archie why does he let Veronica treat him like a pet poodle. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Business is Booming!; Archie finds a bomb in his jalopy. Sign Off! featuring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. Archie Club News. Quake Shake; Reggie and Jughead discuss the new earthquake movie. Dragon of the Deep; Jughead, Archie and Veronica go boating one morning and discover a sea-monster in the lake. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. The Silent Minority, art by Samm Schwartz; In a story told without any dialogue, Jughead goes out and tries to get some free food after his mother won't let him have a bite before dinner. Li'l Jinx humor page by Joe Edwards. The Demanding One, script by Dick Malmgren, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead tells Archie to stand up to Betty and Veronica and stop letting them make demands on him. The Fall of Jughead, script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Every time Jughead rakes up all the leaves into a pile, Hot Dog knocks them all over and he has to start again. You Are What You Eat, art by Samm Schwartz; After Reggie makes fun of Jughead for putting pineapple on his hamburger, Jughead offers a lecture on the importance of getting proper nutrition. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

by Various & Jeff Schultz "Club Snub" (by Boldman & Shultz): Feeling over-pampered, Veronica decides to visit an out-of-town spa where her father is less known, not realizing he owns that spa, too! Will the staff act naturally... or take her visit as a surprise inspection?! "The Scream Team" (by Pellowski & Shultz): The guys are having problems dealing with the girl's emotions ? primarily their fear and screaming as they go on all the scary rides at the amusement park! FC, 32pg$2.19 Cover price $2.19.

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Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "A Day in Shining Armor," script by Hal Smith, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Archie and Betty go to the Riverdale Medieval Festival, where Archie helps stop a purse snatcher. Future Fashions for the 90s page, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rod Ollerenshaw. "Ode to the Phone," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Pat Kennedy; Betty is waiting for a call from Archie. "Kid Stuff," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Rudy Lapick; When Archie and Betty argue about his annoying little cousin, Veronica thinks she sees a way to keep them apart. "The Homecoming," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Betty and Archie experience the sights and sounds of homecoming day at Riverdale High. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Cover pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Martin Epp. "Canine Capers," pencils by Harry Lucey; Archie gets a gargantuan English sheep dog named "Precious" and attempts to use him to get a little alone time with Veronica under her father's nose. "Keen Machine"; Mr. Weatherbee installs a computer in the school to judge the veracity of written absence excuses. "1-2-3 Kick," art by John Rosenberger; Betty tries to teach Moose how to dance so he can take Midge to the pending formal. Big Beat Fashions By Betty page, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Dues and Don'ts," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx tries to find a replacement clubhouse for her neighborhood club. "The Jinx"; Mr. Lodge buys the Hope Diamond, ignoring the legend of the curse on the stone; But after a series of mishaps after Archie visits, he begins to wonder if the diamond is really cursed or if it's just Archie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "The Bad Penny," pencils by Bob White, inks by Martin Epp; Mr. Lodge and Mr. Weatherbee blunder into escalating perilous situations, all in an effort to avoid the perceived peril of being in the vicinity of Archie. Betty and Veronica Pin-Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "First Aid," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx begins to associate bandage strips with feeling better. "Slow Week End," pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Martin Epp; Fuming about Betty and Veronica leaving town for a weekend, Archie and Reggie decide to show them by leaving town the next weekend. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Up-to-No Good Samaritans," script by Rod Ollerenshaw, pencils by Stan Goldberg; Archie and Reggie decide to cruise around town to help girls whose cars have broken down, but Reggie gives up too quickly when their plan doesn't seem to be working. How to Be Successful! word puzzle with Hiram Lodge. "Affection Connection," script by Rich Margopoulos, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Reggie's self-confidence gets him on a game show to pick a date but his self-confidence also causes him to lose in the end. "You Never Know," script by Jim Ruth, pencils by Nate Butler, inks by Chic Stone; Dilton has a crush on Veronica but his attempt to convince her that they should be together has a significant flaw. Archie's Club News. "My Favorite Season... Spring!", script by Rich Margopoulos, pencils by Chic Stone, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie decides that spring is his favorite season of the year because girls finally take off their heavy coats, but unfortunately it's also allergy season for him. You Don't Need Drugs... public service announcement with the Archie gang, pencils by Dan De Carlo. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

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by Various Remembering all the lumps he's taken over the years by choosing one girl over another, Archie decides to cut his losses by asking Betty, Veronica, and Cheryl to the prom all at once! Of course, with two deviously determined rich girls in the mix, this 'Prom Showdown' will be one prom Archie and Betty will never forget! Then, Veronica decides 'That Takes the Cake' she she bakes her mother a cake for her birthday. Finally, in 'Keen Competition' Veronica ramps up her home theater with the latest movies - before they hit the theaters! - and automated treats, but that just leaves Archie with more of his allowance to spend on Betty! Cover price $2.25.

(W) Mike Pellowski, George Gladir (A) Bob Bolling, Jeff Shultz, Jim Amash, Jon D'Agostino, Teresa Davidson, Jack Morelli, Barry Grossman (C) Dan Parent Betty and Veronica not only get 'Fashion Fatigue' Archie to join them on an all-day shopping trip, but he loves every minute of it! How do they do it?! Next, in 'Scents Make Sense,' to increase spending, Mr. Lodge uses smells to get people into stores. But, as the #1 Shopaholic, is it Veronica's favorite perfume that accidentally does a better job? Cover price $3.99.

Battle of the BFFs: Part 3 of 4 - (W) Dan Parent (A) Pat Kennedy, Tim Kennedy, Mike Decarlo, Jack Morelli, Digikore Studios Reigning 'World's Greatest BFFs' Betty and Veronica judge the competition to determine the next greatest BFFs. Cheryl Blossom snares Ginger Lopez into her plot to best B&V by scheming her way through the contest. But will time on BFF Island prove to be too much for her manipulations? Story concludes in Veronica (1989) #203! Cover price $2.99.

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by Mike Pellowski, Randy Elliott & Various Archie needs a 'Catch Phrase' as tries to be the 'early bird' at the fishing hole, but while the fish are biting, it's sleep Archie's fighting! Plus, puzzles, games, pin-ups, and more! Cover price $3.69.

Cover by Dan Parent. "There's No Place Like Riverdale," script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Rich Koslowski; Betty is hit in the head by a falling clothing box and dreams that she and her friends are characters in L. Frank Baum's "The Wizard Of Oz." "Hot 'N' Spicy," pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; Betty's chili booth can't compete with Veronica's kissing booth, particularly after Veronica samples Betty's chili. "A Costume for Betty," pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; Betty tries to select a Halloween costume that will attract Archie to her and away from Veronica. "Drama Queen," script and pencils by Dan Parent; Aced out of the part of Juliet by Betty, due to her inability to act, Veronica's ego forces her to stage her own updated version of the Shakespeare play. "Campaign in the Neck," script by Michael Gallagher, pencils by Dave Manak, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Gem gets hold of an enchanted paint brush Salem gave Sabrina and tries to use it to secure the school election for class president. "Hail to the Chiefs," script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jon D'Agostino; The class is assigned to do an essay on what their administration would be like if they were elected President of the United States. "Window of Opportunity," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Tim Kennedy, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Spring fever is affecting Betty's ability to concentrate on Miss Grundy's lecture. Plus other strips, pinups, and more. 100 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.49.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith. "Ruff Day," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Tim Kennedy, inks by Ken Selig; On his way to Pop Tate's, Archie is scared by a stray dog, causing a case of the hiccups. "Ggggggrrrrrrl of My Dreams," script by C. J. Henderson, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Alison Flood; When Betty gets a job as a spokesmodel at a comic book convention, Veronica jealously demands to be hired as well. "First Class Fool," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; As a favor to his father, Archie stops at the post office on his way to Veronica's house. "Now Weight a Minute," script by Dan Parent, art by Dan DeCarlo; When Betty reveals that she's been been weight-training, Veronica shows her that strength comes with the proper motivation. "Weird Encounters of a Strange Kind," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie and the gang encounter two aliens on their way to a band gig. "Good Clean Fun!", script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Henry Scarpelli; When Archie and the gang decide to hold a "foam dance" at the school gym, the soap bubbles needed for the dance get out of control. "Very Important Package," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Archie takes Mr. Lodge's very important package to the bank. "Where the Teachers Are!!", script by Rich Margopoulos, pencils by Stan Goldberg inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie and the gang take a class trip over spring break to Florida. 100 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.19.

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by Craig Boldman & Rex Lindsey Jughead's not 'Soft in the Head' when he creates the perfect utilitarian fashion - a hat that's a pillow, so he can nap on the go! Then, in a story 'stuffed' with a unique teen, his baby sister, a stuff-your-own teddy bear, and a token good for a year's supply of corn dogs, what's 'The Wrong Stuff'? The unimaginable has happened - Archie convinces Jughead to buy a suit, but only Jughead could be 'Dressed for Distress!' Finally, what makes Jughead mysteriously run off whenever his beeper sounds? You 'donut' want to miss yummy answer! Cover price $2.25.

If you think Archie gets into trouble on his own, check out the action when he teams up with Jughead! Digest, FC $2.39 Cover price $2.39.

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Canadian Price Variant. $1.20 cover price. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "A Day in Shining Armor," script by Hal Smith, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Archie and Betty go to the Riverdale Medieval Festival, where Archie helps stop a purse snatcher. Future Fashions for the 90s page, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rod Ollerenshaw. "Ode to the Phone," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Pat Kennedy; Betty is waiting for a call from Archie. "Kid Stuff," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Rudy Lapick; When Archie and Betty argue about his annoying little cousin, Veronica thinks she sees a way to keep them apart. "The Homecoming," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Betty and Archie experience the sights and sounds of homecoming day at Riverdale High. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.20.