Archie comic books issue 317

Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Stories by Frank Doyle, Claire Doyle, Joe Edwards and unknown. Art by Dan DeCarlo, Jr., Joe Edwards, Jim DeCarlo and unknown. Betty takes a suitcase with a broken lock to the locksmith and Archie thinks she is running away from home in "False Start"! Plus: Charley wants to know if Li'l Jinx believes in ghosts in the half-pager "Seeing Is Believing"; "Archie's Gag Bag" half-pager; Archie puzzle page "Going Bananas"; Mr. Weatherbee shows up the boys on the athletic field in "Old Sports Never Die"; Archie and Betty deal with the wind in "It's a Breeze"; reader-submitted fashions for Archie in the 1-pager "Fashion Flair"; and Veronica cuts and colors Archie's hair in "Clip Joint"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.60.

Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. Here's Looking At You, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; A one-way panel of glass in the Lodge pool room creates a world of hurt for Archie and Reggie. Betty fashion page, art by Dan DeCarlo. Press Released, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica offers to jazz up Betty's boring events column in the school paper. Blade Blooper, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica calls Archie to the ice skating competition in order to distract Betty and allow her to claim first place. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.40.

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Cover by Stan Goldberg. Hostess snack cakes ad with Josie. "Fair Affair," script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead wins a contest at the county fair that he wasn't even entered in. "A Time Lapse" half-page Li'l Jinx's Pal, Russ story by Joe Edwards. "Snob City," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Veronica and Jughead get into a debate over the value of exclusive clubs. "The Kiss-Off," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead can't bring himself to practice mouth-to-mouth resuscitation on Veronica, but he has no qualms about giving it to Hot Dog. "Catch of the Day," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; While fishing, Jughead accidentally hooks a snorkeler and it proves to be very tricky to remove the hook from her bikini. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

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"The Great Deal"; Moose MasonSynopsisArchie gets a new boat, but now he has to name her and Betty and Veronica want to know who he's going to name her after. "Hit Bit" one-page story; When Moose hits the ball he really hits the ball. "Gum Game"; Archie blows a big bubble and Betty asks him to hold it, until a cute girl passes by. "Extra Special Evening"; Mr. Weatherbee has four tickets to the opera he can't use, so he gives them to Archie. "Water Fool!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Russ asks Jinx to give Charley a message when they meet at the water hole. Archie Club News. "Now Don't Hear This"; Betty and Veronica are tired of Archie and Reggie watching the game and ignoring them while they cook for them. Big Moose pinup. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.30.

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"Hidden Talent," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Mr. Weatherbee wants the coach to give Archie a chance on the baseball team, but Archie just isn't very good. Mr. Weatherbee word puzzle. "Friendly Persuasion," pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Chuck sees Veronica with Tommy and gets annoyed because Archie is his friend. "Star Gazing" starring Li'l Jinx's Pal Fat Charley, script and art by Joe Edwards; Charley spoils his chances of being in a commercial when the idea goes to his head. "CB Beazly"; Miss Beazly gets impatient when Archie holds up the cafeteria line while talking to Veronica on a walkie-talkie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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Written by VARIOUS & Various. Art by Various & Various. Cover by Dan Parent. TWO BRAND NEW STORIES! Mr. Lodge tries to make the 'Western of Tomorrow,' but Nevada Jones has to save him from the nightmare of today in this Westworld-inspired story! Then, when the proceeds for a charity cricket match suddenly go missing, it's up to Betty, Veronica, Raj and Jake Chang to unmask the Cricket Crook. 192 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

Written by Ron Robbins, Mike Pellowski, Tim Kennedy, Joe Edwards and Various. Art by Pat Kennedy, Tim Kennedy, Stan Goldberg, Joe Edwards, Bob Smith, Henry Scarpelli, Ken Selig, Jon D'Agostino, Rudy Lapick and Various. Cover by Pat Kennedy, Tim Kennedy and Bob Smith. BRAND NEW STORY: "Pop's Purr-fect Birthday" by Ron Robbins, Pat Kennedy, Tim Kennedy and Bob Smith - Archie and his friends are surprising Pop Tate with a special birthday dinner at a brand new fancy restaurant in Riverdale. Little do they know, Pop actually knows the celebrity chef owner -- in fact, they're old rivals! Will Pop's birthday dinner be perfect...or a purr-fect mess? Plus more adventures with Archie and the gang: "Cold Spell!" by Mike Pellowski, Stan Goldberg and Henry Scarpelli; "Famous Trip!" by Mike Pellowski, Kennedy and Ken Selig; "Archie's Gag Bag"; "Prize Surprise" by Tim Kennedy and Jon D'Agostino; "Home Sweet Home" by Joe Edwards and Rudy Lapick; and more! 192 pages, full color. Cover price $7.99.