Archi comic books issue 162

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Stories by Frank Doyle and Joe Edwards. Art by Harry Lucey, Joe Edwards, Dan DeCarlo, Marty Epp and Mario Acquaviva. Veronica sets up a race between Archie and Reggie, with the winner getting a "big surprise" from her. But Jughead and Betty slow Archie down and he loses the race in "Fleet Foot"! Plus: Li'l Jinx's dad tries to do a figure "8" on the frozen pond in the 1-pager "It Figures" by Joe Edwards; Archie, Veronica and Mr. Lodge pin-up; Archie uses some junk to convince Reggie that he's got incredible strength and a short temper in "Strong Contender"; Archie finds he can't stop dancing after he and Veronica leave a dance hall in "Dance Crazy"; and Archie hightails it out of the Lodge home when Betty calls and says she's found a rare stamp in "Stamp of Approval"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Last 12-cent cover price issue. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. The Kiss-Off, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica is confident in her effect on men, due to her effect on Archie; That is, until she sees Betty's effect on the handsome Craig. Advertisement for Archie Annual #21. Just Plain Veronica, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica is being even more insufferable and aloof than usual. Her Own Thing, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty demands Veronica allow her to see Archie without interference; When Veronica happily agrees, it turns Betty into a raving paranoid. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.15.

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by Ian Flynn & James Fry DARKEST STORM: Part 1 (of 3)?The first of three stories that will rock the world of Sonic to its core! Many of Sonic's worst enemies have been clawing their way out of the rogues gallery lately. Now, not one but two of the biggest villains in Sonic history, Mammoth Mogul and Ixis Naugus return to make Sonic and the Freedom Fighters' lives miserable! And the one to blame for all this is the mysterious nemesis known only as "Anonymous." Will the secret of Anonymous finally be revealed? A shocking back-up tale that will leave your brain bouncing! Tantalizing triptych cover by Spaz ? collect all three issues for a complete image! 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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Long, adventure-style stories: Archie and the Lodges meet space aliens in the Bermuda Triangle; the gang encounters diamond smugglers on the beach. Stories and art by Frank Doyle 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 pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Henry Scarpelli. "Help! I'm A Mess!", script by Angelo De Cesare, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Betty and Veronica have a TV show where they give change a dull teen into a glamorous teen. Everyday Fashions illustration, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Henry Scarpelli. "Bad Girl Gone Good," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Veronica is in another rip-roarin' mood, but her bad behavior is sure to backfire! "Smell Spell," script by George Gladir, inks by Bob Smith; Veronica makes an irresistible perfume in lab class. "The Marvey Girls," script by George Gladir, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Betty and Ethel are the Marvey Girls; the story is set in California a century ago. Dear Betty & Veronica advice page by Sara Algase. "The Best Policy?", script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Archie eavesdrops and hears Betty and Veronica say that they value a boy who has total outright honesty. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.99.

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Cover by Dan DeCarlo. You Don't Need Drugs ... public service announcement with the Archie gang. "Jelly Bread," script by Rod Ollerenshaw, pencils by Henry Scarpelli, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie and Betty decide to go into the jelly-making business. Archie, of course, fouls things up. The New Archies ad. "Poor Butterfly," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty feels sorry for herself because she's always playing second-fiddle to Veronica in attracting Archie's attention. The New Archies ad. "For Whom the Ball Tolls," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty finally gets Archie to herself when Veronica goes on vacation, but Archie is obsessed with winning a bowling tournament. "A Weighty Matter," script by George Gladir, pencils by Henry Scarpelli, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty decides she needs to go on a diet to lose five pounds. 36 pgs Cover price $0.75.

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"The Funny Man"; Jughead, Archie, and Betty all think Jughead is a funny guy, but Veronica disagrees. Archie Club News. "Second Chance"; Archie is supposed to take pictures of Betty and Veronica, but he's out of film. "Fit to Be Tied"; Jughead is the judge of the Miss Riverdale contest, so all the girls are trying to bribe him with food. "Rave Wave," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Mario Acquaviva; When Archie and Jughead fake a photo of Archie doing a handstand while surfing, Archie finds himself a celebrity. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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First $2.25 cover price. Cover pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jim Amash. "Learning Curves," script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jim Amash; One day, Veronica meets a typical "surfer dude" who takes her for a wild ride on his surfboard; The next day, she meets her new math tutor, who just so happens to be the same guy! "Summer Get-Away," script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jim Amash; Veronica spends so much time trying to keep Archie away from Cheryl and Betty that she doesn't have time to enjoy being with Archie. "Daddy & Daughter Day," script by Barbara Slate, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jim Amash; Trying to spend more time with his daughter, Mr. Lodge agrees to accompany Veronica on a trip to the mall. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.25.

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by Various Double your pages, double your Archie and double your fun in this double digest full of new stories and classic tales! Digest, 192pgs, FCSRP: $3.59 Cover price $3.59.

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Cover pencils by Dexter Taylor. "The Visitor," script and art by Dexter Taylor; Little Archie is lamenting his homework to Juggie when a strange pink creature falls from the sky and does it for him, then conjures up food for Juggie and cleans the boys" rooms before being reclaimed. "A Friend to the End," script and art by Dexter Taylor; Everything goes wrong when Little Archie visits Veronica just as her father is meeting Mr. Richbucks to sign important contracts. "Pot Luck" starring Miss Beazly, script and art by Dexter Taylor. "Draw Flaw" starring Li"l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. "The Magic Shop" starring Little Sabrina, script and pencils by Dexter Taylor, inks by Jon D"Agostino. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

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by Various Bright and brassy, bold and beautiful, blonde and brunette ? teen dream queens Betty and Veronica romp through this collection of new stories and classic tales! PLUS: Puzzles, games and your chance to "Find Your Name in Print!" Digest, 96pgs, FCSRP: $2.39 Cover price $2.39.

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Canadian Price Variant. 95¢ cover price. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. You Don't Need Drugs ... public service announcement with the Archie gang. "Jelly Bread," script by Rod Ollerenshaw, pencils by Henry Scarpelli, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie and Betty decide to go into the jelly-making business. Archie, of course, fouls things up. The New Archies ad. "Poor Butterfly," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty feels sorry for herself because she's always playing second-fiddle to Veronica in attracting Archie's attention. The New Archies ad. "For Whom the Ball Tolls," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty finally gets Archie to herself when Veronica goes on vacation, but Archie is obsessed with winning a bowling tournament. "A Weighty Matter," script by George Gladir, pencils by Henry Scarpelli, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty decides she needs to go on a diet to lose five pounds. 36 pgs Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian Price Variant. 75¢ cover price. Cover price $0.75.