Archie comic books issue 48

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Cover by Bob Montana. Stories by unknown. Art by Sam Schwartz?, Dan DeCarlo?, Bill Vigoda? and unknown. Featuring Archie in: "You're Breaking My Art"; "Winter Blunderland"; "Ice Follies"; and "The Christmas Spirit" (Santa Claus appearance)! Plus: Jughead beats Reggie in a boxing match -- after he gets a triple dose of novocain -- in "The Big Shot"! Also: Archie in the 1-page ice safety public service announcement "Not On Ice"! And: 2-page text piece "Hollywood Tattle Tales"! Full color. 52 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Endgame: Part 2 of 4 - "Sonic the Fugitive!" Written by Ken Penders and Kent Taylor. Art by Manny Galan and Pam Eklund. The ultimate battle continues! Robotnik's ultimate plan of revenge against Sonic and the Freedom Fighters has finally reached fruition! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Cast Off," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica gives Betty all of her clothes so she can get her Daddy to but her new ones; Betty is happy to get them until everyone gives her negative comments about getting second-hand clothes. "Book Learning," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx goes to the library. "Milk 'n' Moo," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Moose describes to the class five items that contain milk. "First 'n' Last," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Reggie and Alice discuss kissing on the first date. "Passing Fancy," script by Sy Reit, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie is forced to break a date with Veronica in order to study with Betty for a make-up exam. "Will or Won't," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey (layouts); Veronica tells Archie that he needs to develop more will power so Betty tries to help him by encouraging him to kiss her. "Sour Gripes," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica shows off her new fur coat. "Late-ly Speaking," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Lodge realizes that it's 2AM and Archie is still in the house. "Veronica Presents the Recording Star of the Month, Pat Boone" article. "Parting Thrust," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica tells Archie she will be out of town all weekend but she is really avoiding him so she can date Chuck Simon. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Bob White, inks by Mario Acquaviva. Evilheart's Revenge!, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Reggie discovers that just as Archie can transform into Pureheart the Powerful by calling on his inner goodness, he can use his inner rottenness to turn into that caped fink, Evilheart, making his first appearance. Mad Doctor Doom's Dupe!, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob White, inks by Marty Epp; Mad Doctor Doom cons Evilheart into testing out a deadly world-domination device, the killer robot Computo. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by Harry Lucey. Paid In Fool, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Jughead becomes a gigolo, not only dating any girl who pays him but disguising himself as any type of man they fantasize about; he takes on Reggie as a junior partner in the business, but Reggie can't resist trying to make some trouble for his new boss by signing up Midge for Jughead's services and tipping off Moose about it. Take Me Out to the Brawl Game, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie has to take his seven year-old cousin Loretta to a baseball game. I Auto Know, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics; Jughead tells the guys about his idea for "drive-in schools." Article about different types of cattle. Tricks of the Trade! starring Jughead, art by Samm Schwartz. Buddies to the End humor page starring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. Foxy Proxy starring Jughead, script by Tom Moore, art by Samm Schwartz. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Written by George Gladir, Mike Pellowski, and Kathleen Webb. Art by Jeff Schultz, Al Milgrom, Samm Schwartz, Dan DeCarlo, Rudy Lapick, and Alison Flood. Cover by Dan DeCarlo and Alison Flood. Betty gives Veronica a goldfish and she thinks her cat, Tabby ate him. Betty tries to get Veronica to recycle but she doesn't give in until she sees firsthand what goes on at the dumps. Betty and Veronica argue because they both are wearing the same dress to the Fall dance. Betty and Sugarplum try to get Veronica to do one good deed for Christmas, so she can make the nice list. Betty's Fashion Collection page, art by Dan DeCarlo and Alison Flood. Veronica's Impact Fashions page, art by Dan DeCarlo and Alison Flood. 36 pages, full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

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"A Little Fish in a Big Pond"; When Archie wants to go ice fishing, Betty pitches in. "Some Feat" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Father Knows Best"; Mr. Cooper plays cupid and surreptitiously funds Archie for a date with Betty. "Train Strain"; Betty teaches Archie ski techniques, which angers Veronica so much that she won't talk to Archie for a week. "Me and My Shadow"; Archie didn't want to go out with Betty, but when she dates an older man Archie shadows them, ruins her night, and injures himself trying to get away. "Queen Scene"; Veronica wears revealing outfits in her quest to be Queen of the Snow Festival, but Betty's mother insists that she dress more appropriately for the weather. "Choice Voice"; Since Veronica must be away for an extended period, Archie auditions substitute vocalists for The Archies. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Cover art by Harry Sahle. Shield G-Man Club ad. "The Curse of the Black Monkey"; The Jinx is a blind black monkey, surviving owner after owner managing to survive until it comes to Dusty, the Shields kid partner; The Shield discovers through an anthropologist friend that the monkey is an idol of sorts to the Thuggi cult of India and represents all evil and bad luck to all but the Thuggi. "The Corpse on the Checkerboard"; The Black Hood uses the pieces left on a checker board to solve a murder that's meant to look like a suicide. "Camera Bugs," script by Ed Goggin, pencils by Harry Sahle, inks by Virginia Drury (as Ginger); Archie gets a new camera and starts taking pictures that get him in trouble. "Special Communique #14," pencils by Clem Weisbecker, inks by Pen Shumaker; Alastair Morganbilt joins the army as a prissy gentleman but leaves in a body bag as a fighting man. Pep's Puzzle Page maze. Untitled story, art by Larry Harris; Two mad scientists give Catfish Joe pills that make him able to jump really far. "The Great Genghis Khan," art by Carl Hubbell; Marco Loco meets Genghis Khan and tries to stop his wedding. 60 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Bill Vigoda. "Beast Feast"; Archie convinces the gang to join him on a hike through the snow covered woodlands near Riverdale. "Queen Of Fashions," script and pencils by Bill Woggon; Randy intends to take Katy to the fashion ball, if Katy can ever pick a gown from the tons of designs sent to her by readers. "The Middle Man"; Jughead tries to keep Archie and Reggie from getting trapped into babysitting for a teacher on the night of the dance. "Greasing Can Be Pleasing"; Archie asks Betty to help him with maintenance on his car. Hollywood Gossip article. "Non-Scents," art by Joe Edwards; Wilbur discovers he's asked both Linda and Laurie to the prom; When he decides to take Linda, since he asked her first, Laurie tries to sabotage the date. "Paint Pros," script and pencils by Bill Woggon; A series of mishaps forces Debby's Dad to paint more than just the footstool Debby asked him to paint. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Vacuum Packed; Quarrelling lovers force Archie to sell them vacuum cleaners that he's borrowed to help Jughead's mother. Special Date ad for Hostess Fruit Pies starring Josie. Sticky Problem; Professor Flutesnoot tells Archie and Jughead to get rid of the glue that they accidentally created in chemistry class. The Soft Sell; Pop tries to sell ice cream to Archie and Reggie. Submissions from Walter Hankins and Linda Boyd with information on how to join the Archie Club. Brain Power; Archie smells burning rubber every time he tries to think. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. The Hard Way, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Archie comes up with an elaborate Rube Goldberg plan to prevent Veronica from going to a party with Reggie. Game Shame, art by Bob Bolling; Every game Archie plays with Veronica winds up causing harm to Smithers. Great Balls of Fire, script by Dick Malmgren; Archie and Jughead discover a pirates' chest on Mr. Lodge's property. Keen Machine, script by George Gladir, pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Betty uses Dilton's computer to get advice on how to get Archie. 64 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Henry Scarpelli. "Double Trouble in the Haunted Wilderness," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica visits her friend Kimberly, who has two boyfriends and wants Veronica to help her decide between the two. Home Improvement public service announcement about the United Cerebral Palsy Association, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Veronica has a ramp installed at the Lodge mansion so her wheelchair-bound friend Della can attend her slumber party. Advice column with Sara Algase answering as Veronica. "Breath of Fresh Despair," script by Dan Parent, pencils by Tim Kennedy, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica attends CPR lessons with Archie because the instructor is a good looking guy. "Don't Stair at Me!", script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica volunteers to babysit Jughead's sister Jellybean but everyone laughs because they don't think she's capable. Archie Americana Series house ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

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Giant-sized issue. It's A Gas; Two men hijack Archie's car while he is giving Mr. Weatherbee a ride and after several failed attempts to rid themselves of the men, Archie is joined by Jughead who accidently disposes of the hijackers' weapons. Ad for Movie Buys Super8 and 8mm films. Archie Club News. Give Me Liberty; During a visit to the Statue of Liberty, the gang quotes lots of statistics about the statue. Ad for Columbia Record Club. Fade In, Fade Out; Mr. Weatherbee gets his ego inflated when he believes Archie is filming him for a movie. 68 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Little Archie finds danger when he investigates The Mystery of the Disappearing School Teacher. Plus Lil Jinx by Joe Edwards. 64 pages. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Written by Dan Parent, Hal Smith, and Bill Golliher. Art by Stan Goldberg and Mike Esposito. Cover by Stan Goldberg and Mike Esposito. Betty fries her hair with an improperly applied home permanent. Betty's poems get accepted by a literary magazine, but Veronica thinks it's a case of mistaken identity. Archie and Betty join a health club on a two for one special. Betty stands in line at a sports convention to get an autographed picture of quarterback Roy Bakeman for her father. Editor Gorelick promotes both the new Sabrina ABC TV series and the new Sabrina The Teenage Witch comic series. 36 pages, full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Neal Adams art, his sixth appearance in comics (4 pages). Cover price $0.10.

Sabrina and Aunt Hilda try their hands at selling cosmetics door-to-door; Harvey is surprised at Hildas solution to a puzzle; Hilda seeks companionship. Stories and art by George Gladir, Dick Malmgren, and Jon D'Agostino, plus Lil Jinx by Joe Edwards. 32 pages. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Cover price $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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Written by Ian Flynn. Art by Ryan Odagawa, Gary Martin and Evan Stanley. Cover by Brent McCarthy. The showdown to end 'em all is finally here! 'The Ultimate Betrayal,' Part Four: The cataclysmic conclusion! Dr. Light built Gamma to be the definitive answer to all global disasters-unfortunately it looks like all of its power might just be turned against poor Mega Man! As the battle rages, the entire castle stronghold begins to collapse. How will anyone get out of this one alive - and will they at all? Don't miss the epic conclusion to this Mega Man 3 game adaptation storyline! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by Ian Flynn. Art by Ryan Odagawa, Gary Martin and Evan Stanley. Cover by Capcom. The showdown to end 'em all is finally here! 'The Ultimate Betrayal' Part Four: The cataclysmic conclusion! Dr. Light built Gamma to be the definitive answer to all global disasters-unfortunately it looks like all of its power might just be turned against poor Mega Man! As the battle rages, the entire castle stronghold begins to collapse. How will anyone get out of this one alive-and will they at all? Don't miss the epic conclusion to this Mega Man 3 game adaptation storyline! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Cover by Stan Goldberg. Hostess snack cakes ad with Josie. "Spot Check"; Archie and Jughead show up at the mansion, which is Mr. Lodge's cue to spend the day at the office. "Guess Who?" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Growing Pains," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Josie and Valerie try to purchase a plant in an upscale floral shop for just six dollars. Statement of ownership; Total paid circulation, avg 12 months: 129,338. "Green-Eyed Monster," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren; Harvey erupts in a jealous fit when he hears an old friend of Sabrina's is in town to visit her. "Cool Ridicule"; The girls object to what the boys call "chivalry" and what they call "sexism," so they begin to treat Archie and Reggie the way they were treating them. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.30.

Cover pencils by Rex W. Lindsey, inks by Bob Smith. "Music For the Masses" Chapter 1, script by Dan Parent, pencils by Rex W. Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; The Pussycats fly to the small European country of Moldaria to shoot a music video. "Music For the Masses" Chapter 2, script by Dan Parent, pencils by Rex W. Lindsey, inks by Bob Smith; Learning of the danger of possible incarceration the group faces, Alexandra decides to try to use the information to force her way into the group. "The Fun-Tastic Island," script by Angelo DeCesare, pencils by Rex W. Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; A tremor on the remote tropical island the gang is staying on wrecks their transportation and uncovers the entrance to an ancient temple. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.99.

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Script by Al Hartley. Art by Stan Goldberg. Cover art by Stan Goldberg and Mike Esposito. Jughead's friends hold a surprise baby shower for his mother, but things soon take a wild turn in "Surprise Flies." Jughead in "A Man and His Dog" and "Vicious Cycle." One-page public service announcement about recycling. 32 pgs. Full color. Cover price $1.25.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg. The Other Side!, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Tired of living in his father's shadow, Chuck transfers to Southside High and starts playing for their teams; Only Archie isn't worried about the prospect of playing against Chuck. The Mud Slingers, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Betty gets hit on the head during wrestling practice, gets amnesia, and wanders off; Remembering only that she had something to do with wrestling, she gets a job wrestling for the sleazy promoter Stan Snavely, who decides to feature her in a mud wrestling act. 32 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

by Bill Golliher & Holly Golightly "Salem's Reward": When Salem saves her daughter, Lilith, head witch Enchantra must swallow her pride and grant Salem his wish to be human again... but will it only be a passing spell? FC, 32pg $2.19 Cover price $2.19.

Cover by Bill Kresse. "Sprocket, Jr.", art by Bill Kresse; Captain Sprocket and Sprocket Junior try to recover the Shlunk jewels after the Catman has stolen them. "The Cupid Caper," art by Bill Kresse; Girl-hater Gerald Gooch appears to be immune to Cupid's arrows, so he dips his arrows in a super love potion. Ads for Archie's Jokes, Betty and Veronica Summer Fun, Archie Annual. "Spy Guy School," art by Bill Kresse; Zeke enrolls in spy school. "Beach Party Smarty," art by Bill Kresse; At the beach, Sabrina tries to get Donald away from her rival Rosalind, but all her spells keep backfiring. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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by Various The timeless high school hijinx of the entire Riverdale gang are highlighted in this hilarious collection of new stories and classic tales by Henry Scarpelli, Stan Goldberg, Dan DeCarlo, and more! Digest, FC" Cover price $3.19.

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By Dan Parent and George Gladir. Is Cheryl Blossom leaving Riverdale for good?! Don't miss this milestone issue! "The Big Present": Yes, it's true: Cheryl Blossom - the girl who sets Archie's heart aflutter and puts Betty and Veronica up in arms - is leaving Riverdale! Of course, she's left before, only to return as the "spoiler" in the landmark "Love Showdown" storyline. But this time, it looks like she's going for good, as her father's business moves to Europe! Before she goes, she's inviting the whole Riverdale gang to her going-away party ?? and giving Betty and Veronca a most unexpected parting gift! It's an exit they'll always remember... and one you'll never forget! "The Alternative Prom": Betty ponders holding an alternative prom - instead of pomp and circumstance, the students will entertain orphans instead! Of course, Veronica thinks it's a preposterous idea - until she realizes how much good publicity it could bring her if she were to propose it. FC, 32pg. Cover price $1.99.

Written by Tania Del Rio. Art by Rex Lindsey. Cover by Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith and Tito Pena. Archie keeps getting a special surprise gift every day: a 'snackbox' filled with delicious treats and yummy goodies! The only problem is: he doesn't know who is sending them, and they won't stop coming! Will Archie find out the mystery snack supplier before he's too full to move? Find out in 'Snack Attack,' the hilarious lead story to this fun comics digest! 160 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

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Canadian Edition. $1.65 cover price. Softcover digest, 4 7/8" x 6 5/8", 128 pages, full color. Cover price $1.65.

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Canadian price variant. $1.65 cover price. Softcover digest, 4 7/8" x 6 5/8", 128 pages, full color. Cover price $1.65.