Archie's Pals 'n' Gals (1955) Canadian Price Variant comic books in grade VG or lower
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Published Dec 1960 by Archie Publications.$15.00
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CANADIAN EDITION - "Birds of a Feather," pencils by Harry Lucey; Archie helps Veronica build a birdhouse, but trying to attract birds to it results in a bird invasion of Riverdale High. "Re-Tired"; When Archie needs new tires for his car Jughead comes up with a creative way to get them, but it backfires. "I Love a Parade!"; Mr. Lodge is forced to endure the embarrassment of arriving at the governor's parade in Archie's car. "Blame That Name," pencils by Harry Lucey; Veronica, Betty, and Archie fantasize about having more glamorous names, to the consternation of Jughead and Reggie. "The Pin Spotters"; Jughead finds a pin and thinks he will have good luck for the rest of the day, but it's bad luck for everyone else when they laugh at him. "A Little Birdie!" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Teamwork"; Dilton agrees to tutor Moose if Coach Kleats lets Dilton play on the football team. "Case History"; Veronica and Betty have given Archie and Rehhie identical key cases but the boys have to scramble when one of the cases is lost and they have to hide it from the girls. "Scandal Stopper"; Reggie tries to cause trouble for Archie and Veronica by starting a rumor. "Letter Perfect"; Miss Grundy gives a history lecture full of errors because she thinks the class is not paying attention, but then she fears that Moose will believe what she's said. "Frost Free"; Reggie makes himself look rugged (and impresses the Lodges) by not wearing a coat in the winter, but when Jughead learns that it's because Reggie is wearing electric underwear he plots to embarrass Reggie. "Add and Detract"; Moose wins a school raffle because he doesn't know how to add. 84 pgs., full color, 35¢ cover price. Cover price $0.25.
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Published Sep 1961 by Archie Publications.$11.00
View scan- 4.5" Cumulative spine split.
CANADIAN EDITION - "The Little People"; Archie is jealous when he hears the the son of one of Mr. Lodge's business partners is staying at the Lodge's house. "Cat and Mouse"; Reggie tries to give Moose a false sense of confidence when they race by holding back when they run. Archie's Christmas Stocking ad. "Buzz Bombs"; Text article about bees, wasps and hornets. "Squeeze It Yourself" starring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. "Pin Fun"; Betty out-bowls Archie and Veronica gets all of his attention. "Daddy's Boy"; Mr. Lodge's psychologist convinces him that Archie wants to be his son. Archie Giant Series Magazines ad. "Match Maker!"; Reggie agrees to coach a boy's little league team if the kid will introduce him to his big sister. "Fishing for Fems" article. "Popularity Pole"; Archie thinks Veronica is a snob and never agrees with anything he says so he tells Betty that he's through with Veronica. "Practice Makes Perfect!", script and pencils by Joe Edwards; Jinx makes lemonade but can't get the mix of sugar and water right. "Profit and Loss!"; After reading a book on astrology Betty tells Archie that it's inevitable that they will be together that day. "Buss Stop"; Betty is mad at Archie for stealing a kiss from her. "I See Your Face Before Me"; Reggie tries to use photographs and psychology to get Archie to believe that he's in love with Betty. "Canine Caper"; Archie takes care of his uncle's dog and it causes him lots of trouble. "Peace...It's Wonderful!"; Veronica is tired of Archie and Reggie fighting each other. "Help Wanted"; Betty throws a party and nobody wants to help clean up. "Lover Boy's Lament!"; Archie pines for Veronica when she's away on vacation. 84 pgs., full color, 35¢ cover price. Cover price $0.25.
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Published Mar 1965 by Archie Publications.$22.00
View scan- 8" Cumulative spine split/tear.
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Canadian edition with $.35 cover price marked out and "NOW 25¢". "Hair It Is!"; Veronica gets mad at Archie because he doesn't recognize her when she's wearing a wig. "Lawman"; Mr. Weatherbee enlists Archie to help track down a chronic truant named Billie Blake. "Where the Boys Are"; Veronica and Betty agree that they hate men and decide to get revenge by inviting as many as possible on dates for that night, and standing them up. "The Message"; Veronica asks Reggie to give Archie a message; But Reggie gives the message to Moose to pass on, figuring Moose will foul up the message and Archie's confusion will give Reggie time with Veronica. "Plane Facts"; Reggie tricks Archie into buying Veronica a gift she won't like. "A Change in Weather" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Pass It On"; Archie goes to Veronica's house to tell her he's going to a boxing match with his dad instead of taking her to a dance, but Mr. Lodge and Reggie have a laugh at his expense. "The Heights of Humility"; Archie and Reggie each try to be more modest than the other. "Mister Nice Guy"; Archie's positive attitude irritates Reggie and Jughead; Reggie enlists Moose in an attempt to sour him, but it doesn't work. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.
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Published Jan 1984 by Archie Publications.$3.00
Canadian Price variant. 75¢ cover price. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Nail Nonsense," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie's hangnail drives everybody else crazy. "Latin Loser," script by Frank Doyle, art by Stan Goldberg; When Maria challenges Frankie to be more romantic, he succeeds a little too well. "Surprise," script and art by Dick Malmgren; Archie drafts Jughead into helping paint a room. "The Pick of the Brain," script by Frank Doyle, art by Bob Bolling; Archie plans to use Dilton's new invention to learn while he sleeps; Reggie tries to take advantage of the situation, but it doesn't go well. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.
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Issue #170
Published Jul 1984 by Archie Publications.$3.00
Canadian Price Variant. 75¢ cover price. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Yak Attack" script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Bill Yoshida. "An 'A' for the Teacher" script by Joe Edwards. "Dog Training" script by Joe Edwards. "Help Wanted" script by Joe Edwards; Svenson is overworked so Dilton creates a robot to help him with his job. Cover price $0.75.
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Issue #176
Published Jul 1985 by Archie Publications.$3.00
Canadian Price Variant. 75¢ cover price. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Clothes Call," script and pencils by Joe Edwards, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Tired of Veronica's spending, Mr. Lodge makes her get a job. "Nite Flite"; Aunt Hilda's cousins fly in from England. "Fashion Frolic," script by George Gladir, pencils by Hy Eisman, inks by Jon DAgostino; In an attempt to get the kids to quit wearing outlandish designs they have seen on MTV, the Riverdale faculty dress up in the same outfits to show the kids how strange they look. "Safety First"; Hot Dog checks for traffic for Jughead. "Surprise Rise"; Betty is hopeful that Archie will call and ask her to the prom. "Delayed Decision"; Archie is knocked unconscious by a ball from a kids baseball game and they have to wait for him to come around before they know if it was a home run or not. "Jughead's Personalized Phones"; Customized phones for Archie and the gang that fit their personalities. "Ten Years Later"; Dilton interviews characters in Fairytale Land to see how things have changed over the past ten years. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.
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Issue #178
Published Nov 1985 by Archie Publications.$3.00
Canadian Price Variant. 75¢ cover price. Script by Joe Edwards and George Gladir. Art by Joe Edwards, Rudy Lapick, Jon D'Agostino, Stan G., and Sal Trapani. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. To impress Veronica and attend her fashion party, Archie tries to dress up, but things don't exactly go as planned in "Best Dressed Man." Glenn Scarpelli one-page story. Ethel story. Reggie in "Testing." Archie in "Sunny Saga." 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.
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Published Sep 1986 by Archie Publications.$4.00
95 cent cover price edition. Cover price $0.95.
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Published Mar 1987 by Archie Publications.$4.00
$4.00
Canadian Price Variant. 95¢ Cover price. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Take Your Pick," script by Jim Ruth, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Dilton becomes a ventriloquist. Strange Facts About Archie and the Gang one-pager, script by George Gladir, pencils by Hy Eisman, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Lifestyles of the Famously Rich," script by Rich Margopolous, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Rudy Lapick; Robin Lurch of the TV show "Lifestyles of the Famously Rich" will be filming at the Lodge mansion and Veronica doesn't have a thing to wear. "You Know It's Your Lucky Day When...", script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Six two-panel examples of Archie's good luck. "Weighty Matter," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Miss Beazly tries to help The Bee lose weight by having his lunch delivered to his office. "Sabrina's Haunting Allure" illustration by Rod Ollerenshaw. Dilton's Riddle Page. "My Favorite Season... Winter!", script by Rich Margopoulos, pencils by Chic Stone, inks by Rudy Lapick; Winter is Archie's favorite season, until he has to shovel snow. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.95.
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Published May 1987 by Archie Publications.$2.65
95 cent cover price edition. Cover price $0.95.
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Published Nov 1987 by Archie Publications.$2.65
Canadian Price Variant. 95¢ Cover price. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. You Don't Need Drugs... public service announcement with the Archie gang. "Do Knot," script by Joe Edwards, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Mr. Lodge gets Veronica a job at a doughnut shop alongside Archie. "Stress," script by George Gladir, pencils by Chic Stone, inks by Rudy Lapick; A chain of people show how stressful their lives are and wish they were someone else. "Gullible's Travels," script by Rod Ollerenshaw, pencils by Hy Eisman, inks by Rod Ollerenshaw; Reggie is surprised at how a girl accepts Archie's lunch offer. Archie's Club News. "The Gene Scene," script by George Gladir, pencils by Hy Eisman, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie falls asleep while studying biology and dreams about shrinking. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.95.
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Issue #197
Published Jun 1988 by Archie Publications.$2.65
Canadian Price Variant. 95¢ Cover price. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Jet Lag Jitters," script by Jim Ruth, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie's attempts to keep from disturbing a jet-lagged Mr. Lodge backfire. "Plays" one-page story with Sabrina. "The Patient Patient," script by George Gladir, pencils by Chic Stone, inks by Mike Esposito; Miss Grundy and Ms. Haggly compete for the affections of a sick Mr. Weatherbee. "Cartoon Blues," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Chuck takes Nancy to a comic book convention. "Hot Wheels," script by Rich Margopoulos, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Mike Esposito; Archie, Reggie, and Moose help Dilton pick out a used car. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.95.
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Published Aug 1988 by Archie Publications.$4.00
Canadian Price Variant. 95¢ cover price. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Memories are Made of This!", script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rod Ollerenshaw; When the limo Archie borrowed to take Veronica to prom breaks down, she goes to prom with Reggie; Meanwhile Archie ends up taking Betty to prom on a horse. Sunkist Fun Fruits ad with Archie and his friends. "A Man and His Cat," script by George Gladir, pencils by Chic Stone, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Weatherbee tells us about his cat named Tweety Boy. "You Know You're a Big Bore When..." starring Reggie, script by George Gladir, pencils by Rod Ollerenshaw, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Dream Scream" starring Jughead, script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Rudy Lapick. FruitSlush ad with The Archies. Archie's Club News. Dilton's Puzzle Pals page. "Toothache Mania," script by Terry Vale, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Moose has a toothache and is afraid to go to the dentist. A Public Service Message from Archie Comics about AIDS awareness. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.95.
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Published Apr 1989 by Archie Publications.$4.00
Canadian Price Variant. 95¢ Cover price. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "Flipped Out!", script by Bill Golliher, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Mr. Lodge blames Archie when his rare Maldavian coin disappears. Sunkist ad with Archie. Archie's Club News. "The Great Job Hunt," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Ethel is unsuccessful at several jobs but discovers she can make money at her hobby - making miniature furnishings for dollhouses. Health Education public service announcement with the Archie gang. "Gourmet Cafeteria," script by Hal Smith, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Jon D'Agostino; When Miss Beazly's cousin takes over the cafeteria temporarily, everyone is sorry to see her leave and Miss Beazly return. "It's All in the Family," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; When Coach Clayton is in the hospital, Coach Kleats doesn't do very well coaching the basketball team, so Mrs. Clayton steps in and saves the day. Reggie's Dashin' Fashions, pencils by Dan De Carlo Jr. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.95.
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Published Oct 1989 by Archie Publications.$4.00
Canadian Price Variant. $1.15 Cover price. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "Giving the Stage a Hand," script by Harold Smith, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie and the gang help Fred Andrews raise money for the local theater group. Moose activity page. "Hippo Hijinx," script by Bill Golliher, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Tom Moore; Archie and Jughead find a baby hippopotamus that has escaped while being transported to the zoo. "The Irony of Being Archie," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Rudy Lapick; Examples of how fate conspires to make Archie a loser. "Recognition Admission," script by Hal Smith, pencils by Jeff Shultz; Veronica has to pass through numerous security measures to see her father. "You Don't Need Drugs" public service announcement with the Archie gang. Archie's Club News. "The Assignment," script by George Gladir, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Tom Moore; Moose wants Reggie to keep the other boys away from Midge during summer school. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.15.
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Published Apr 1990 by Archie Publications.$4.00
Canadian Price Variant. $1.20 Cover price. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Private Defectives," script by Hal Smith, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Archie and Jughead watch a television show about dangerous criminals on the loose. You Don't Need Drugs... public service announcement with the Archie gang. "Top Drawer," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Chuck finds a way to make money drawing cartoons so that he can buy a car, but now he's so busy he doesn't have time to take Nancy out. "The Best Policy," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Scott McRae; Ethel knows how to clear up a misunderstanding between Jughead and Joani, but she considers keeping it a secret so she can go out with Jughead herself. Archie's Club News. "The Gas Guzzler," script by Hal Smith, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Archie gets to borrow his uncle's new car so he goes to take Veronica out for a drive, but the car uses so much gas that his funds are soon wiped out. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.20.













