Archie Comics comic books issue 5

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Cover by Harry Sahle. Stories by Harry Sahle and unknown. Art by Harry Sahle, Joe Edwards, Clem Weisbecker, Janice Valleau, Zoltan Szenics and unknown. When Archie and Jughead break, and have to pay for, a record, they have no money for the train ride home in "Second Childhood"! Plus, Bumbie stars in "The Heavenly Mystery"! Meanwhile, Archie enters Oscar in a dog show in "Oscar the Prize Package"! Also, Jughead tries out to be a cheerleader due to the good meals the cheerleaders get in "Jughead the Cheer Leader"! And Cubby stars in "Lazy Day"! Plus, Betty and Veronica try to avoid a weird man named Mr. Smudge while flying to the Lodge estate! Also: 2-page text story "Archie's Super-Sled" by Curley Cole. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Irv Novick. "The Mosconian Menace" Part 6, script by Harry Shorten, art by Irv Novick; The Mosconians send a submarine to sink a passenger ship that the Shield is on; The Shield travels to Washington DC and puts an end to the Mosconians plan to blow up Congress. "Stinger Lee's Ray of Darkness," script and art by Jack Cole; Comet vs. Stinger Lee. "The Corruption of Senator Palmgreas," script by Abner Sundell, art by Mort Meskin; Press Guardian vs. Sen. Palmgreas and Killer Scaretti. "The Man-Eating Plants of Yen Fat Sing," script by Manly Wade Wellman, art by Lin Streeter; Fu Chang vs. Yen Fat Sing. "The Crackdown of Captain Twerp," script by Abner Sundell, art by Charles Biro; Sergeant Boyle vs. Von Blotz. "The Army-Navy Baseball Game," art by Bob Wood. "Chief of the Ape Men," script by Manly Wade Wellman, art by Lin Streeter. "Ten Straight Knockouts!", script by Harry Shorten, art by Bob Wood; Kayo Ward vs. Killer Slick and Candy Morgan. "The Man-Monster of London," script by Joe Blair, art by Sam Cooper. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

First 60-cent issue. "Muscle Bound!"; Archie is trying to get in shape in the school hallways which causes problems with the faculty. "Plant Strife," art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead wants to buy a rubber plant for his mom's birthday, but they cost too much so he goes to the Lodge mansion hoping Mr. Lodge might give him one cheaper. "Volley Dollies," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; The volleyball coach is trying to get the girls worked up to play hard, but they're more interested in their new uniforms. "The Fault Finder," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics; Archie is telling people how to improve their games by fixing flaws he sees in their techniques. "Webfooted Warbler," script and art by Bob Bolling; Little Archie is worried that his frog, Elvis, is sick so he takes him to school. "The Olden Daze," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica is wearing the very latest fashion fad, the granny dress. "The Music Man," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Reggie finds out Jughead plays the clarinet really well, but Jughead doesn't want other people to know about it and Reggie tries to turn this to his advantage. "Bowl Goal," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Veronica are having a bowling grudge match, winner asks Archie to the dance. 164 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

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New Cover By Kirby. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Rich Buckler. Meet Lancelot Strong intro page. The Double Life of Private Strong; Professor Fleming explores his uncharted brain theories on his young son Roger. Robin Snyder talks about the early days of comic fandom. Spawn of the "X" World; Lancelot and Spud find Professor Fleming's wrecked car years after the accident. Mystery of the Vanished Wreckage; Lancelot goes back to the wreckage, but finds it has been removed. The Menace of the Micro-Men; After being drafted into the army, Private Strong stops a suposedly unmanned atomic tank from accidently killing Colonel Smith and his niece.. All scripts by Joe Simon, art by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Written by Tania del Rio, George Gladir, Frank Doyle, Kathleen Webb and Various. Art by Jeff Shultz, Stan Goldberg, Dan Parent, Tim Kennedy, Jim Amash, Mike Esposito, Henry Scarpelli, Rudy Lapick, Jon D'Agostino and Various. Cover by Dan Parent. BRAND NEW STORY: "The Big Dill!" by Tania del Rio, Jeff Shultz and Jim Amash - Jughead asks Betty for a favor. He's heard about a sport called 'Pickleball' which is a cross between tennis and ping pong, and he wants her help in an upcoming tournament, in which the main prize is a 'Big Dill.' Jughead loves pickles and wants to win! Betty, who loves any chance to play a new sport, agrees -- but will they have what it takes to face-off against the Pickleball masters, Veronica and Hiram Lodge?! Also in this summer fun special: "The Surfing Scene" by George Gladir, Stan Goldberg and Mike Esposito; "Team Supreme" by George Gladir, Dan Parent and Henry Scarpelli; "Feet of Fashion" by Frank Doyle, Tim Kennedy and Rudy Lapick; "Let's Pretend" by Kathleen Webb, Jeff Shultz and Henry Scarpelli; Josie in "Sailor Beware" by Frank Doyle, Stan Goldberg and Jon D'Agostino; and more! 192 pages, full color. Cover price $7.99.

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Cover pencils by Dan De Carlo. You Don't Need Drugs public service announcement with the Archie gang. "Sky Birds," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; During WW I, air ace Gilbertson defeats German saboteurs with the help of girl reporter Betty Skoop. "An Award Winning Christmas," script by Rich Margopoulos, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie and his dad get caught up in a Christmas decorating competition with a neighbor and nearly miss out on the true spirit of the season. Archie's Kiss Wish! word scramble puzzle. "Gig Gaga," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; The Pussycats help out some fashion designers by giving them free publicity at their New York concert. Sign of the Times Quiz matching puzzle, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Just Your Average Family," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Sabrina and her aunts celebrate Christmas much like everyone else, but with magic added. Archie's Club News. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

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Cover by Vincent Lovallo. BRAND NEW STORY: 'Pep to the Future' Archie and Jughead are at the Riverdale Library when Archie finds an ancient text in a hidden compartment titled 'Pep Comics no. 22.' Archie opens the book… and they're both transported immediately back to 1941! Archie sees the iconic scene from Archie's first appearance as Archibald 'Chick' Andrews trying to impress Betty while standing on a bicycle. Unfortunately, Archie accidentally knocks Chick off the bicycle causing a rift in space and time. Riverdale characters and places from 2021 start to spill into 1941, and Jughead fears it could cause the end of the known universe! Can he and Archie restore the space time continuum and set things right? Find out in this fun lead story that concludes our 80th anniversary digest celebration! 192 pages, full color. Cover price $7.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Paul Kupperberg. Art by Fernando Ruiz. Cover by Norm Breyfogle and Glenn Whitmore. The fifth volume of Archie's highly acclaimed graphic novel series features celebrated writer Paul Kupperberg's tight-knit ongoing romantic storyline of Archie as a young newlywed in two very different universes, one where he marries wealthy socialite Veronica Lodge and the other where he marries girl-next-door Betty Cooper. This volume follows Betty and Reggie's time in the reality TV spotlight, and Cheryl Blossom continues her fight against breast cancer, while also inspiring women struggling to do the same! Plus all the romantic ups and downs that Riverdale is famous for! Softcover, 272 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

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Written by George Gladir and Dan Parent. Art by Dan Parent and Fernando Ruiz. Cover by Dan Parent. Something exciting is happening in Riverdale! Spring is in the air, romance is all around and Archie and the Gang have a special surprise for you: a new issue of the Archie Comic Super Special Magazine! Featuring a brand new multicolor foil-enhanced cover to rival the beauty of newly blossomed flowers! This jam-packed issue of the Archie Comic Super Special Magazine features the most fun stories in Riverdale history. Featuring creator spotlights, the latest Archie news and much more in this jam-packed magazine, you'll be sure to catch spring fever! Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Action Adventure!"

Written by Stephen Oswald, Rich Margopoulos and George Gladir. Art by Joe Staton, Rex Lindsey, Al Bigley, Bob Smith, Jon D'Agostino, Pat Kennedy, Bob Downs and Al Milgrom. Cover by Joe Staton and Rex Lindsey.

Get ready for the most explosive adventures ever to hit Riverdale! When villains threaten the town, only one man can stop them. His name is Andrews... Archie Andrews! Dive right into this batch of tales filled with danger and excitement!

Softcover, 304 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

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Collects Avengers (1963 1st Series) #3-4, 57-58 and 126, Marvel Adventures Avengers (2006) #1 and 3, Avengers Earth's Mightiest Heroes (2012 Marvel Universe) #1, 3 and 5, and Avengers Assemble (2013) Marvel Universe #3. Written by Stan Lee, Roy Thomas, Steve Engelhart, Jeff Parker and Christopher Yost. Art by Jack Kirby, John Buscema, Bob Brown, Manuel Garcia, Chris Jones, Ramon Bachs, Paul Reinman, George Roussos, George Klein, Dave Cockrum, Scott Koblish, Terry Pallot and Raul Fonts. Marvel Comics' best-selling heroes are back in the ever-popular digest format! This fifth issue spotlights BLACK PANTHER and THE AVENGERS! This is a can't-miss collector's item that will only be printed once! 224 pages, full color. Cover price $6.99.

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Written by Francis Bonnet, Mike Pellowski, Frank Doyle and Various. Art by Bill Golliher, Stan Goldberg, Howard Bender, Samm Schwartz, Bob Smith, Henry Scarpelli, Jon D'Agostino and Various. Cover by Bill Galvan. Featuring new and classic stories! In the new lead story "Foot Fallout," Veronica rolls out the red carpet to nurse Archie's wounds when he sustains an injury at Lodge Manor -- but Mr. Lodge is less than eager to accommodate the new houseguest! 128 pages, full color. Cover price $6.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "The Tails Adventure!" Collects Sonic Universe (2009) #17-20. Written by Ian Flynn. Art by Tracy Yardley. Cover by Tracy Yardley and Ben Hunzeker. The most successful Sonic graphic novel series continues strong as Sonic's famous sidekick, Miles "Tails" Prower, takes off in his own adventure! Tails and his friends Antoine and Bunnie take a well-earned vacation to the remote Cocoa Island. But not everything is what it seems! Hidden within their camouflaged fortress, the Battle Bird Armada makes their villainous debut! The angry avians lash out, and it's up to Tails to save the day! Softcover, 112 pages, full color. Cover price $11.99.