Archie comic books issue 26

Cover by Al Fagaly. Stories by unknown. Art by Bill Vigoda and Irving Novick. Archie tries to escape an ugly girl named Esmerelda, who wants to sew her patch on him to take him to the patch hop, in the first Patch Day story "The Patch Hop"! Plus: Archie takes a skull from the school science room to practice his role in Hamlet, but causes chaos when he wears it to avoid Mr. Weatherbee in "The Play's the Thing"; Archie buys some invisible ink, but lands himself in hot water when his father mistakes it for real ink in "The Vanishing Act"; Betty and Veronica try out a ski slope inside Jonamaker's Department Store and end up wrecking the store; Archie and his father set up burglar traps around the house, just in time for rich Uncle Titus to visit, in "There Oughta Be a Law"; and Archie accidentally ends up on a ski trip that Mr. Weatherbee forbade him from attending! Also: 2-page text piece "Hollywood Tattle Tales"! And: "Archie Puzzle Page"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Samm Schwartz. "Sock 'N Roll," pencils and inks by Bob Bolling; Betty and Veronica compete to give Archie a gift he'll like better. "Shot to Pieces," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Vincent DeCarlo; Archie and Veronica are watching TV late at night with the volume too high; Mr. Lodge gets angry and shoots the television with a shotgun. "Saddled," art by Tom Moore; Reggie has two tickets to the rodeo and is planning to take Veronica but she's busy babysitting Leroy so Reggie unloads the tickets on Archie and heads over to Veronica's house to babysit with her. "Star Struck," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Samm Schwartz; Betty and Veronica dress up at school to impress a talent scout. "Reflect On This," art by Tom Moore; Veronica has to leave town for the weekend and she tells Archie to spend time with Betty. "The One That Didn't Get Away"; Betty spends the day out fishing with Archie and gets sunburned and seasick but is still happy at the end of the day because he asked her out to a dance. "Strawberry Short Cake," art by Samm Schwartz; Veronica helps Betty with her cooking assignment over the phone. "Quick Change Artists," pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Terry Szenics; Betty and Veronica are making catty comments about another girl but quickly change their tune when she shows up with her handsome brother. "Rattled," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks Rudy Lapick; Archie and Jughead take apart Veronica's car looking for the source of a rattling and it turns out to be a baby's rattle in the trunk. "Click Chick," art by Samm Schwartz; Betty and Reggie try to sabotage Archie and Veronica's photo date. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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First $1.00 cover price. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. Pebbles cereal ad with the Flintstones. "Inner Voices," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty and Veronica observe each other at the mall and each is jealous of the other's advantages. Archie Double Digests ad. "Double Date," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica catches her new dress in the door and tears it while leaving on a formal date with Archie; She finds herself locked out and decides to go to the mall to buy a new dress. "The Wind in the Wheelies," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; When Betty and Veronica go roller-skating outdoors, a girl plays a mean trick on Betty; Jughead brings a new invention, a sail for skating. Jughead's Double Digest ad. You Don't Need Drugs ad with the Archie gang. "Pretty Handy," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica doesn't think Betty's hands can be as soft and smooth as hers, so she engages Archie to do a blindfolded test to see who has the softest hands. The Archie 1990 Calendar ad. Archie Fan Club ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.00.

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Cover pencils by Dave Manak, inks by Jon D'Agostino. Way, Way Past Cool, pencils by Dave Manak; Dr. Robotnik uses a climate change beam to send Moebius into sub-zero temperatures in order to flush out the Freedom Fighters. Fortified, script by Angelo DeCesare, pencils by Art Mawhinney, inks by Rich Koslowski; Dr. Robotnik traps the Freedom Fighters in an old log fort atop a mountain. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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Cover art by Irv Novick. Shield G-Man Club house ad. "The Case of William Wayne," art by Irv Novick: The Shield and Dusty set out to prove Bill Wayne's innocence. "The Menacing Missionary," art by Harry Lucey; The Hangman exposes the fraudulent missionary, John Weems. "The Timid Lion," script by Harry Shorten, art by Lin Streeter; Danny gives the Timid Lion courage. "Japs Raid," art by Carl Hubbell; Sgt. Boyle is transferred to the Pacific theater, and en route, he destroys a secret Japanese naval base. "The Russian Mission," script by Joe Blair, art by Ed Smalle; The Sky Pirates are transferred to Russia to assist the Russian air force. "Veronica Makes the Scene," script and art by Bob Montana; Archie meets Veronica and asks her out, not knowing that she's a rich girl with expensive tastes; He gets a job at the El Crocadearo to get money for the date, but that is where Veronica ends up wanting to go. Black Hood house ad. "The Bandit King of San Paulo," script by Ed Bresnick, art by Warren King; The title bout between Louis Liverlip and Kayo Ward is interrupted by bandits who kidnap the President of San Paolo. "Case of the Druid Curse," art by Sam Cooper; Bentley is sent to investigate two deaths at Sir Roger Steyne's residence. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

"Nothing But the Tooth," art by Harry Lucey; Jughead tries to talk himself out of being afraid of the dentist. "Getting Hindu Trouble," pencils by Bill Vigoda; In an effort to soothe Betty's heartbreak over Archie, Jughead gives her what he calls a "Hindu love potion." "Time to Retire," script by Frank Doyle pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Harry Lucey; Jughead is sleep-walking through the day and everyone goes to great pains not to wake him up. "Stuck Up," art by Joe Edwards; Mr. Dripwaite tries to settle a dispute between Wilbur and another student. "Tunnel of Love," art by Harry Lucey; The gang buries Jughead in the sand to keep him from the hamburger stand. "Riddle Me This," script by Frank Doyle, art by Bill Vigoda; Reggie's prank on Jughead backfires when Jughead passes it on to Moose. "The Eyes Have It," script and pencils by Bob Montana, inks by Joe Edwards; Jughead gives Betty the wrong idea about the impending prom. "Smashing Success," pencils by Bill Vigoda; Jughead and Betty conspire to trick Archie and Reggie into thinking she can shatter glass with her voice. "Book of the Week," script and pencils by Bob Montana, inks by Joe Edwards; Miss Grundy asks Jughead to organize the books in the library. "Strange Things Are Happening" text story, art by George Frese; Reggie plants disappearing ink in Archie's ink well, getting him into trouble with the administration. "Gift Rapped," pencils by Bill Vigoda; Jughead agrees to tutor Moose for his first aid course; Reggie overhears and gets the wrong idea. "Fed Up," inks by Samm Schwartz; Ferdie asks Suzie out, but Suzie has the wrong impression about their destination. "Nothing Ventured Nothing Gained," script and pencils by Bob Montana, inks by Joe Edwards; Jughead tries to pass off a blank page as art. "First Class Male," art by Samm Schwartz; Veronica tries to force Jughead to play "post office" with Betty. "Soda Pop?", script and art by Joe Edwards; Jughead offers to guess Pop's age for a free soda. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Rex W. Lindsey. "Slam Dump," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; When Veronica gets mad at Archie he runs to Betty for comfort, but goes right back to Veronica when she apologizes; Now both girls are mad at him for being so quick to forgive. "Maid to Be Rich," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica's maid quits, and before Mr. Lodge will hire a replacement, he forces Veronica to clean up after herself to give her a taste of what she puts others through. "We, the Jury," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; In a mock trial, Betty accuses Veronica of trying to steal Archie's affections; The jury of girls decides in favor of neither girl because they all want their own chance with Archie. Veronica's Party Fashions illustration by Jim DeCarlo. "Oh... You Beautiful Doll!", script by Rich Margopoulos, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Mr. Lodge is angry with Veronica for spending $1000 on a doll, until she auctions it off for $10,000. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.25.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "To Cop a Kiss!"; Betty rigs some mistletoe to a fishing pole to set up Archie for a kiss. "Hey! Big Spender" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Pin Point"; Betty finds a common pin on the floor and picks it up; Later Veronica discovers she has lost her diamond and ruby pin; Archie asks Betty if she found a pin and she says "yes." Betty and Veronica Christmas Spectacular ad. "Go Go Guys," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Archie gets hassled by his friends when he takes Betty to dancing school; After his friends see the sexy dance instructor, they decide they need to take dance lessons. "Talk to Me Baby," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Betty gets severe stage-fright before she's supposed to speak before an assembly. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Al Fagaly. Written by Bill Woggon and unknown. Art by Bill Woggon, Bill Vigoda, Irving Novick and unknown. Archie writes a letter asking Hollywood actress Lana Lamour to attend the school dance, as a form of revenge for Betty and Veronica's swooning over actor Gregory Bushell. But when Lana actually shows up, with her husband who happens to be Gregory Bushell, the plan backfires in "Archie Dates a Movie Star"! Plus: Laugh Puzzle Page; Katy Keene in an untitled story; "Katy Keene Fashion Kut-Ups" activity page; untitled Wilbur story; untitled Debby story; untitled Suzie story; 2-page "Hollywood Gossip" article; and Mr. Lodge opens up his library to Betty and Veronica in an attempt to distract them from their Hollywood magazines, but he gets more than he bargained for when the girls try to cure his frustration with a copy of 'Parent Psychology' in an untitled story. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Bob White. The Great Carnival Mystery!, script by Sy Reit, pencils by Bob White, inks by Marty Epp; At the Winter Carnival, Betty and Veronica argue over who will be the Carnival Queen, Coach Kleats is driven crazy by the ineptitude of his athletes, and Archie's competitor in the slalom race, Ratfink Rosie, tries to sabotage him. Warning one-pager starring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

"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.

Sabrina makes Harvey look frightening when he has to walk through a tough neighborhood; Hilda faces a trial by fellow witches because Sabrina is too nice; Sabrina takes magical revenge when she finds out Harveys been playing the field. Stories and art by Frank Doyle, George Gladir, Jon D'Agostino, and Stan Goldberg, plus Lil Jinx by Joe Edwards. 32 pages. Cover by Goldberg. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Bob Bolling. A Reel Adventure, script and art by Bob Bolling; Little Archie gets a movie camera and unwittingly films two wanted criminals outside a store they're planning to rob. Dion - Young Singer In Search of a Song article. Time Is Money! humor page starring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. Candid Camera, script and art by Dexter Taylor; Reggie tries to get Little Archie into trouble, but everything he tries seems to wind up making Little Archie more popular with the teachers. Chip Off the Ol' Block!, script and art by Dexter Taylor; When Little Archie refuses to eat his fish, Fred tells him the story of an Andrews ancestor whose love of fish helped to save the American troops at Valley Forge. 68 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Written by Frank Doyle, Bob Bolling, Kathleen Webb, George Gladir, and Kathleen Webb. Art by Doug Crane, and Mark Brewer. Cover by Stan Goldberg and Henry Scarpelli. Betty thinks she's opened Pandora's Box. Svenson builds a wheelchair ramp onto the auditorium stage so a wheelchair-bound student named Hildy can try out for the school play. During basketball practice, Betty falls and hits her head on the floor, and the concussion temporarily gives her the power to see visions of the past and the future. Betty's morning run is interrupted when she stops to retrieve an old lady's cat. Betty shops for a new perfume in anticipation of her date that night with Archie. Betty models country and western themed fashions, art by Rex W. Lindsey. 36 pages, full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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Edited by Victor Gorelick. Cover by John Rosenberger. Stories by Robert Bernstein and John Rosenberger. Archie Comics amiable and agile super-hero The Fly battles an assortment of nefarious villains, including the Spider and "Big Joe" Saxton. Black Hood Teaches Karate. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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"Wanted: Santa Claus"; Mr. Weatherbee is in a bad mood when he figures Archie is planning to ask him to play Santa Claus. Archie Club News. "A Dry Try!" one-page Li'l Jinx story, script and art by Joe Edwards. "Think or Swim"; Mr. Weatherbee puts Archie in an empty classroom so he can concentrate and write his composition for Miss Grundy. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Heart of Riverdale: Part 4 - Written by Mark Waid. Art and Cover by Audrey Mok. - Everyone has had a different reaction to Betty's injury, but Archie's is unique. He's finding himself falling in love with her all over again, but where does that leave Veronica? 28 pages, full color, Rated T Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Mark Waid. Art by Audrey Mok. Cover by Sandy Jarrell. 'Heart of Riverdale,' Part 4! Everyone has had a different reaction to Betty's injury, but Archie's is unique. He's finding himself falling in love with her all over again, but where does that leave Veronica? 28 pages, full color, Rated T Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Mark Waid. Art by Audrey Mok. Cover by Thomas Pitilli. 'Heart of Riverdale,' Part 4! Everyone has had a different reaction to Betty's injury, but Archie's is unique. He's finding himself falling in love with her all over again, but where does that leave Veronica? 28 pages, full color, Rated T Cover price $3.99.

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Cover art by Rex W. Lindsey. "Operation: Trick Shtick!", script by George Gladir, pencils by Rex W. Lindsey, inks by Rudy Lapick; Jughead has his dog perform a series of tricks to entertain the beach crowd—but mostly to earn some food in return. "Animal Intelligence!", script by Hal Smith, pencils by Rex W. Lindsey, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Reggie bets Jughead he can't teach Hot Dog a trick. "How to Control Your Dreams!", script by Rod Ollerenshaw and Rex W. Lindsey, pencils by Rex W. Lindsey, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Jughead explains to the reader how to control their dreams. "The Hustle!", script by George Gladir, art by Rex W. Lindsey; Reggie has been hustling his friends at tennis but Jughead evens the score. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.00.

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Written by Barbara Slate, Dan Parent, George Gladir, and Kathleen Webb. Art by Dan Parent, Jon D'Agostino, Stan Goldberg, and Rudy Lapick. Cover by Dan DeCarlo and Alison Flood. Jealous of the praise Betty is receiving for decorating the gym for the big dance, Veronica decides to make a grand, florid entrance in order to upstage her friend. The class is asked to bring a young person in that the particular student has had a positive influence on. To raise money for the football team, Veronica auctions off the car-washing services of both herself and Betty. Editor Gorelick promotes Archie & Friends #26 and Sabrina The Teenage Witch #8. Back To Cool Style featuring Betty And Veronica by Dan Parent and Jon D'Agostino. 36 pages, full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

(W) Barbara Slate (A) Stan Goldberg, Bob Smith (CA) Dan DeCarlo & Various Archie, Betty and Veronica's parents are all going out for dinner, leaving their respective teens behind to fret over what subjects will arise during dinner conversation. Will their secrets be spilled? Will they be embarrassed beyond words? Worse yet, will the famous love triangle tear their families apart? 'Dinner for 6' holds all the answers and you're invited to take part! Cover price $3.99.

by Mike Gallagher & Dave Manak Based on the animated series airing on the ABC and UPN networks! It's another magical day in the life of everyone's favorite almost-a-witch, Sabrina, and her wacky teenage aunts and uncle! And don't forget Salem! Will Sabrina steal another spell from her aunt's "Spookie Jar" and turn her high school upside down? Is Archie's hair red? FC, 32pg$1.99 Cover price $1.99.

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Cover by Samm Schwartz. "Jinx Minx," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Sabrina sets her sights on finding a handsome boy at a dance, but all her magic misfires. "The Ray Caper or 'The Truth Can Be Uncouth'", art by Joe Edwards; Captain Sprocket is called upon when Plutonians land on Earth with their truth rays, which are causing all sorts of problems. "Pain-in-the-Brain Machine," art by Joe Edwards; Joe and Janet, despite their previous misadventures with Professor Transistor's inventions, go to his laboratory to make Joe smart enough to pass his algebra exam. "Boris Karlaff's Photo Album," art by Joe Edwards; A photo album of monster actor Boris Karlaff and his actor friends; a parody of Boris Karloff. Ads for Betty and Veronica Summer Fun, Archie Annual. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Last $1.50 cover priced issue. Cover by Stan Goldberg & Mike Esposito. Stories and Art by Bill Golliher, Stan Goldberg and Various. The halls of Riverdale High ring with laughter when the new physics teacher also happens to be a stand-up comedian! The teacher gets the last laugh, however, when the class takes his entertaining lessons to heart and become aces at physics in "Physical Comedy"! Plus: When Mr. Weatherbee replaces Miss Beazly with a health food chef, the gang gets a bad taste in their mouths -- literally -- in "The Grub Grudge"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

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(W) Paul Kupperberg (A) Fernando Ruiz & Various (CA) Fernando Ruiz Archie Marries Veronica.' Archie settles in as president of Mirth Records but is soon disillusioned when he discovers that the 'talent' may not be so talented after all. Meanwhile, Reggie is given a choice by his reality show producer: up the drama with fake fighting between him and Betty or face cancellation. 'Archie Marries Betty.' Reggie's head is still spinning from the suddenness of his father's heart attack and to top it off he's been saddled with the responsibility of overseeing the family business. Can he make his father proud? But not everyone is filled with worry as Cheryl recovers from cancer and may have just met a potential mate. Is love in the air? Cover price $3.99.

(W) Paul Kupperberg (A) Fernando Ruiz & Various (CA) Jamal Igle Archie Marries Veronica.' Archie settles in as president of Mirth Records but is soon disillusioned when he discovers that the 'talent' may not be so talented after all. Meanwhile, Reggie is given a choice by his reality show producer: up the drama with fake fighting between him and Betty or face cancellation. 'Archie Marries Betty.' Reggie's head is still spinning from the suddenness of his father's heart attack and to top it off he's been saddled with the responsibility of overseeing the family business. Can he make his father proud? But not everyone is filled with worry as Cheryl recovers from cancer and may have just met a potential mate. Is love in the air? Cover price $3.99.

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"The Idea"; Archie comes up with an idea for a restaurant and to his surprise, Mr. Lodge agrees to support him with financial and business assistance in opening it. "A Little Cutup!" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "The Fickle Finger of Fate," inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie is embarrassed when he and Betty encounter his fifth-grade teacher, who tells Betty how Archie was always interested in all the girls. "A Matter of Prejudice"; When Veronica tells Archie that she doesn't want all of his friends to come to her party he gets angry, thinking that she is prejudiced against Chuck. "The Defender," art by Samm Schwartz; Reggie constantly insults Moose to Archie, but when Moose saves him from being injured by a falling branch, Reggie gets angry when Jughead says something mean about Moose. Archie Club News. "Information Please," pencils by Samm Schwartz; Archie and Reggie rush to Veronica's when she asks for help with her tests, but she really only wants fashion advice. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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by Holly Golightly "Take The Mummy And Run": Move over, Cleopatra ? Cheryl intends to be the queen of the gala opening of the museum's new Egyptian wing, sponsored by her parents, of course! And she wouldn't mind being the queen of "Dr. Carter" ? the "renowned archeologist" who's a consultant to the collection. The good doctor may not be all he seems, however, and it may be too late before the Blossom's realize egypt 'em! Also: When the boys get on their boards, they're bored with bikinis ? until "Skateboard Blossom" dons one and gets on a skateboard of her own! Plus: Cheryl answers the age-old question: am I my brother's fashion's consultant? in "Fashion Emergency!" FC, 32pg$1.79 " Cover price $1.79.

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Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Article in which ditor Gorelick describes the process of creating the scripts for a comic book. "Procrastination Elimination," script by Hal Smith, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty's decision to do the jobs she's been putting off begin to put a crimp into her social life with Archie. "Stuck-Fast Friends," script by Hal Smith, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mike Esposito; Betty befriends a new girl named Octavia, who seems determined to occupy every waking moment of Betty's life. "Let It Rain," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mike Esposito; Trapped inside on a rainy day, Betty curls up with her diary and recalls other storms and the events they inspired. "Prime Time," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty tries to decide which era to write about for a Teen magazine contest. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.95.

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Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Noise Annoys," script and pencils by Gus Lemoine, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie and the gang go on a crusade against noise pollution. "Book Squirm," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx tries to read and watch TV at the same time. "I'm Positive," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Chuck tries to coach Dilton on playing baseball. "Potion Commotion," script by George Gladir, pencils by Gus Lemoine, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Hilda finds a beetle in her potion. "Flea Flaw," script by George Gladir, pencils by Gus Lemoine, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Hot Dog is infested with fleas. "Witch Hitch," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Sabrina is asked to magically make Ethel attractive. "Zap Flap," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Sabrina tries to make upside down cake magically. "Very De-Grading," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Miss Grundy lectures Harvey on concentrating. "Big Ethel Puzzle" page by Joe Edwards. "Tool Fool," script by George Gladir, pencils by Gus Lemoine, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Moose tries to repair a neighbor kid's scooter. "The Injured Party," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; When Alexander can't take Josie to a cabaret because of a sprained foot, he brings the cabaret to Josie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Worlds Collide: Part 7 of 12 - (W) Ian Flynn (A) Tracy Yardley & Various (CA) Patrick Spaz Spaziante When Worlds Collide,' Part 7 of 12. The historic Sonic the Hedgehog and Mega Man crossover event rolls on! The hunt for the Roboticized Masters continues as Sonic and Mega Man face down Shadow Man and - Shadow Man? Meanwhile, Drs. Eggman and Wily gloat over the captive Dr. Light. But what is the brilliant, bearded scientist preparing to do? Featuring stunning new cover art from Patrick 'SPAZ' Spaziante, and a special throwback variant cover you just can't miss! Cover price $2.99.

Worlds Collide: Part 7 of 12 - (W) Ian Flynn (A) Tracy Yardley & Various (CA) Patrick Spaz Spaziante When Worlds Collide,' Part 7 of 12. The historic Sonic the Hedgehog and Mega Man crossover event rolls on! The hunt for the Roboticized Masters continues as Sonic and Mega Man face down Shadow Man and - Shadow Man? Meanwhile, Drs. Eggman and Wily gloat over the captive Dr. Light. But what is the brilliant, bearded scientist preparing to do? Featuring stunning new cover art from Patrick 'SPAZ' Spaziante, and a special throwback variant cover you just can't miss! Cover price $2.99.

By Paul Castiglia and Barbara Jarvie and Fernando Ruiz. "The Mystery of the Missing Skier": Olympic skiing hopeful Jumpin' Joe has mysteriously disappeared from the ski resort-but luckily Archie and his T.S.I. team are there on a school trip! Who is behind this... and why? Archie and his friends must use their best forensic techniques to crack the icy cold trail! FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.19.

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Some copies may have 4-page kellog ad insert. "Cheer Up"; Betty and Veronica quit cheer-leading because it's too provincial; They think there should be less competition; Archie, Reggie and Chuck try to change their minds. "The Holdup" Hostess Fruit Pies ad starring Archie. "Try Out" one-page Li'l Jinx story. "Willie Mack" (Part I), script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; After a spate of burglaries and vandalism in Riverdale a person named Willie Mack comes into town to clean up the crime problem at a cost of $500,000. "Willie Mack" (Part II) starring Archie Andrews, Chuck Clayton, Willie Mack, and The Mayor of Riverdale, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino. Archie Club News. "Basic Training," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie stops a freshman from writing on the walls of the school and teaches him how to behave in society. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Tired of It All," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Chic Stone; While rolling his flat tire to the garage, Archie loses control of it, with comic results. "Food for Thought," script and art by Joe Edwards; Studying only seems to make Charley hungry. "The Callers," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Chic Stone; Mary makes Fred help her clean up the house on the off-chance that The Graingers may stop by. "Birthday Boy," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Chic Stone; Reggie's surprise gift for Archie's impending birthday backfires on the Andrews lad. "Roman Holiday," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Chic Stone; Set in ancient Rome, Emperor Archibus ignores the good advice of Jugibus and seeks out Reggio instead. "Quiet on the Set," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Chic Stone; Archie and Jughead imagine themselves in a slapstick silent comedy set in the halls of Riverdale. Archie Club News. "Chivalry Is Dead," pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Chic Stone; Jughead criticizes Archie for carrying Veronica over a puddle of water. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rich Koslowski. "No Substitutions Please," script by Michael Gallagher, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Hilda takes a job as a substitute history teacher and ends up teaching Sabrina's history class, where she's a hit with all the students except Sabrina. "Cat Scan," script by Michael Gallagher, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Tiring of Salem's constant complaining about being a cat, Sabrina takes him to a place that can help him appreciate his condition. "Pizza Problem," script by Bill Golliher, pencils by Fernando Ruiz, inks by Rich Koslowski; Sabrina is stuck footing the bill for Salem's pizza. "You Don't Know Jack," script by Michael Gallagher, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Fed up with modern men, Zelda conjures up a date from nineteenth century England; But Sabrina and Hilda think her date may be Jack The Ripper. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.79.

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Written and Art by Various & Various. Cover by Dan Parent. TWO BRAND NEW STORIES! First, in ' in 'Light my Fire!' - Betty, Veronica, Toni, and Kumi are on a camping trip when they realize they can't get their fire started. It's damp and they forgot their matches and the rubbing two sticks together trick doesn't seem to work. Veronica has an idea: time to call in some reinforcements! And who better to start a fire than the superhero Inferno himself?! Then, in 'Flagging Resolve' - Pureheart is excited to get an invite to the Crusaders Cookout. It's sure to be a good time for all the fledgling superheroes and their superhero elders! But when Captain Flag decides to give a history lesson, someone's going to have to do something to liven up the party! 192 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

Written by Dan Parent, Craig Boldman and Various. Art by Pat Kennedy, Tim Kennedy, Rex Lindsey, Jim Amash, Mike Pellowski and Various. Cover by Dan Parent. Brand new summer story! In "You Scream for Ice Cream," Jughead and Archie become camp counselors and ice cream entrepreneurs! 160 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

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(W) Craig Boldman (A) Stan Goldberg, Bob Smith (CA) Fernando Ruiz, Tito Pena Archie's friend Cricket O'Dell has a unique ability to smell money down to the penny! When an allergic reaction causes Cricket's sniffer to foresee how much money a person will possess in the near future, she makes the startling prediction that Mr. Lodge will soon be penniless and Archie's about to be loaded! But how could that be? Is Cricket's fore-smell way off? Check out 'Fortune Telling' and see what the future holds! Cover price $3.99.