Archi comic books issue 38

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Cover pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics. "Flip Flopped," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; After hearing that the boys like cheerleaders, Veronica joins the inept squad and uses her acrobatic skills to get herself promoted to head cheerleader. "Grapes of Wrath"; Archie, Jughead, and Reggie separately overhear Betty and Veronica having secretive discussions about planning a dinner date and each one thinks they are talking about him. Archie Annual ad. "Trial and Error"; Veronica has a bad memory; Reggie tells her that Archie went to the movies with a "real doll" Wednesday. "Do Not Disturb!" one-page Li'l Jinx story, script and art by Joe Edwards. "The Good Old Daze"; Archie's father complains about the current teen fads, then is stunned to find the newest fads are the raccoon coats, ukeleles, and straw hats of his youth. "Stomach Trouble," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Betty and Veronica read the advice columns in Deb Magazine; Betty decides to fix Archie a seven-course meal, while Veronica decides that Archie needs to go on a diet. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Samm Schwartz. The Bear Hug!, pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Marty Epp; The gang encounters a bear in the woods; luckily for them, Veronica has spilled honey all over herself, and the bear gets to like her. Miss Spell! one-pager featuring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. The Poet, art by Bob Bolling; Moose forces Archie to help him write a poem for Midge; In return, Moose writes a poem from Archie to Veronica. The Truant, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie plays hooky from school to avoid making a speech, but Betty and Veronica think he's skipped school to make time with the notorious man-eater Zsa Zsa Laverne. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Dan DeCarlo. "Royal Pain," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Mike Esposito; Unable to get tickets to the sold out concert featuring "King," Betty and Veronica impersonate maids to gain access to their favorite recording artist's hotel room. It's The Sign Of The Times public service announcement with the Archie gang, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Foul Weather Friends," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Al Milgrom; Veronica is bragging about all the advantages her wealth gives her, and it's depressing Betty and Midge. "Success Secret," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Alison Flood; The girls are becoming exasperated with the short attention spans of the boys. "Lost And Frowned," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Mike Esposito; Riverdale High has started a lost and found box; Once Betty and Veronica get a glimpse of the handsome student in charge of monitoring the box, they start purposefully losing items in order to have a reason to visit again and again. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.00.

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Cover by Dan DeCarlo. "The Tender Fender," script and pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Joe Sinnott; Betty volunteers to fix the engine on Archie's jalopy, only to find out he plans to use the car to take Veronica out. "Squeeze Play," inks by Jon D'Agostino; Betty demands her friends only tell her the truth; So as not to hurt her feelings, the guys only tell her what they think she wants to hear. "Camera Angle," art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Betty innocently causes havoc at the Lodge garden party with her new camera. "Blondes Have More What?", script by Al Hartley, pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; A simple change in hair style has all the boys on the beach mad over Betty and Archie head over heels with jealousy. "A New Low" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Luck Be a Lady," pencils by Gus LeMoine, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Reggie wants to know why whenever he's around Sabrina, bad things happen to him. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

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"I only have ice for you!"; Archie's mother tells Archie that he pays too much attention to Veronica at the expense of Betty; Archie attempts to follow his mother's advice and give more consideration to Betty, much to his chagrin. House ad for Archie Annual and Katy Keene. "Headline Hunters!", art by George Frese; Looking for a lead for the school newspaper, Veronica and Archie interview Mr. Weatherbee about a rumor they heard; however, instead of addressing the rumor, Veronica misquotes Mr. Weatherbee about the subject of homework and all sorts of mischief ensues. "In Hollywood," art by Bill Woggon; Katy and Sis respond to their fan mail. Katy believes Sis is being dishonest in her fan mail responses, but Sis proves otherwise. Katy Keene Pin-up ad. Archie's Comic Quiz. "It's only a rumor"; Wilbur, who didn't study for the history exam, thinks it would be nice if something happened to the history exam such that no one had to take it; a chain of events occurs which leads to that very circumstance. Gossip page about various entertainers: Dennis Morgan; David Brian; Virginia Mayo; Burt Lancaster; S.Z. Sakall; Eve Arden. "The Half Witness"; Mr. Bluster encounters many difficulties while trying to sign some important papers. Reggie house ad. Untitled story, art by Bill Woggon; A radio show offering $20,000 in prizes calls Oliver; however, Oliver who is suffering from laryngitis is unable to respond to the question of who discovered America in 1492. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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"Feather Your Zest," script by Frank Doyle, art by Harry Lucey; Jughead tries to help a baby bird he finds on the school grounds by smuggling it into class. "The Big Push"; Jughead thinks Moose is scared of him. Courtin' Trouble; Archie tricks Moose into vacating the tennis court and tricks the gang into believing that he stood up to Moose. "Dates and Nuts," script by Frank Doyle, art by Bill Vigoda; Jughead's explanation of Veronica's dating strategy to Betty, and later to Archie and Reggie, causes a series of problems that ultimately land on Jughead's doorstep. "Sundaes Used to be Called Sundays" trivia article. "Dressed To Spill," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics; Jughead gets fifty dollars from an aunt to buy himself new clothes; Veronica and Archie immediately volunteer to show him what to buy, whether he likes it or not. "Ice Cream for You"; Jughead is offered $10,000 for his recipe for his signature ice cream sundae by a local ice cream manufacturer. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Henry Scarpelli. "Home Alone? Not!", script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. and Mrs. Lodge leave Veronica home alone for the weekend; Of course, with the servants there, Veronica isn't truly alone. "Relatively Speaking," script by Joe Edwards, pencils by Tim Kennedy, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica is visited by the ghost of her ancestor, Major Lodge, who tells her about how he became a hero during the Revolutionary War. The "Spice of Life"; While returning a videotape to Veronica, Jughead discovers that famous Cajun chef Walt DeBeau is at the Lodge mansion. "Decisions, Decisions," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Tim Kennedy, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica goes back to school shopping. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

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Written by Bob Bolling, George Gladir, Rex W. Lindsey, and Hal Smith. Art by Mike Esposito, Doug Crane, Mark Brewer, Bob Bolling, and Rex W. Lindsey. Cover by Dan DeCarlo and Alison Flood. The Collector returns, this time obsessed with collecting cheerleaders in mascot costumes. Betty and fellow Riverdale Raccoon Amy Butler fall prey to the villain's obsession. Parodies of television shows "Charlie's Angels", "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In", "I Dream Of Jeannie", and "I Love Lucy", with the Archie characters inserted into the shows. Collection of drawings of Betty submitted by readers. Advertisement for the Cheryl Blossom mini-series and Cheryl Blossom Special #1-3. Editor Gorelick promotes the second Cheryl Blossom mini-series, as well as Jughead #82, then he outlines the partnership between Archie Comics and Ore-Ida Potato Products to raise funds for United Cerebral Palsy charities. 36 pages, full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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"Where the Action Ain't"; Archie and Reggie try to stage a "happening" by pushing Archie down the street in a bathtub. "Follow the Leader," script and art by Joe Edwards; Greg thinks Jinx is following him but she's just headed in the same direction. "Chaos in a Common Cane," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Evilheart helps capture The Dude but isn't able to take any of the credit. "Bad Add," script and pencils by Joe Edwards. "The Green Thumb"; Archie replaced the plants in Mr. Lodge's vegetable garden after he accidentally mowed them over and now Mr. Lodge thinks his experimental fertilizer works extra well. "The Catch"; Archie dreams about making a great catch to save the baseball game for Riverdale but when Coach Kleats puts him on the field in real life he's not quite as spectacular. Archie Club News. "Tennis Courting"; Archie gets jealous of Reggie giving tennis lessons to Veronica so he gets Betty to teach him tennis. "Basebrawl," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Archie coaches the girl's baseball team. "There Must Be Something Wrong"; Archie tries to find a sport at which he can beat Reggie. "Foul Ball"; Archie takes Betty and Veronica to a professional baseball game. "The Wrong Event!"; Archie tries pole vaulting but gets his pants caught on the pole. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Rex W. Lindsey. "Moby Jughead," script by Terry Collins, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rudy Lapick; Overnight, Jughead begins to gain weight; Nobody can come to an answer until Dilton finally figures out the cause. "Artistic Type!" one-page story, script by Bill Golliher, pencils by Collins, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Jughead takes Hot Dog to the Riverdale Artistic Dog Show. "This Year...Take Home a Club Med Vacation" ad with Archie. "Recycling With Veronica" public service announcement. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.25.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "The Time and the Place," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Chic Stone; After Veronica stands Archie up, forcing him to wait in a driving snow storm, he gets payback in his own way. "Party Smarty," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Jughead reads a list of food for the school holiday party. "The Christmas Caper," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Gus Lemoine, inks by Rudy Lapick; Reggie, with Betty's help, throws scheme after scheme at Archie and Veronica to prevent them from keeping a date. "Sound Off," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren; While staying at Jughead's home, Archie keeps hearing strange noises and Jughead uses each opportunity to grab something to eat. "Checking Up," script and art by Joe Edwards; Charley has a question about an upcoming test. "Tree Spree," script and pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie has a solution to the Lodge family's search for a Christmas tree. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Bob Bolling. The Terrible Tornado Machine, script and art by Bob Bolling; Mad Doctor Doom creates a machine that can control tornadoes, and uses it to destroy Riverdale's newly-completed Dibbledock Towers. George To the Rescue, script and art by Dexter Taylor; Little Archie brings a parakeet to school. Challenge of the Storm, script and art by Dexter Taylor; Little Archie and his father return to Moosehorn Lumber Camp, where Pierre is injured while trying to protect his dog Brownie from a wolverine. Cornered, script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx's daddy makes her stand in the corner and think about what she did, but instead she lets her imagination run wild. 68 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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First 30-cent cover price. "Plant Chant," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Reggie tries to trick Archie into thinking Dilton's plant experiments are talking, but the tables get turned. "Fear Fare"; Reggie is scared that Moose is going to pull his arms off. Crossword Puzzlement Hostess Twinkies ad with Archie. "Weight a Second" starring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. Archie's Gag Bag. "Ice Folly," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Sabrina, Harvey and Aunt Hilda go ice skating but it is hard to stay warm on the ice. "Please Take Note," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan Decarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Valerie tells the other girls about the history of the guitar and other musical instruments. Archie Club News. "On the Job Training"; Midge wants Moose to get a job so she takes him to get a computer job analysis to see what type of job he's suited for. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.30.

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by Various "Desert Saga" by George Gladir & Stan Goldberg: When Archie and his friends visit a cowboy museum, they can't get over how authentic it is ? especially when two rustlers really rob the place! Can Archie and his pals send these hornswogglers to the hoosegow?! "The Big Ride" by George Gladir & Stan Goldberg: Archie puts the "ill" in "thrill" when he winds up on "the world's scariest ride!" Plus, "Tossed Fruit Salad" by Kathleen Webb & Stan Goldberg, a story with real a-"peel" ? about the banana peel that got away! FC, 32pg" Cover price $1.79.

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Cover by Paul Reinman. Written by Jerry Siegel. Art and cover by Paul Reinman. Thomas Troy comes to learn that everyone hates Fly Man and all he stands for, but he can't figure out why. While John Raymond is trying to justify a need for the Web to his wife and mother-in-law, the Madman breaks into the Raymond household. Before John can act, the two women take down the intruder. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheeerios ad. Cover and indicia say "Fly Man". 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Sabrina duplicates herself so she can go out with Harvey and still get her homework done; she conjures up George Washington to help Harvey deal with a con man; Aunt Hilda thinks a combative neighbor is Mother Nature. Stories and art by Frank Doyle, George Gladir, Dan DeCarlo Jr., Jon D'Agostino, and Stan Goldberg, plus Lil Jinx by Joe Edwards. 32 pages. Cover by Goldberg. Cover price $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

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"The Rivals"; The rivalry between Riverdale High and Central High continues as each school tries to steal the other's prized possession. "Paint Restraint"; Veronica grows jealous when Betty coaxes Archie into helping her paint fire hydrants. "Two For Teamwork"; Archie and Chuck have a falling out after a basketball game; But when a gang from a rival school begins hassling Chuck, Archie can't just stand by and watch. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover pencils by Joe Edwards. "Summer Stock!," pencils by Joe Edwards, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie enrolls Mr. Weatherbee into the Riverdale Summer Stock Play only to have the act cancelled due to inclement weather. "Doze Little Things," pencils by Joe Edwards; Archie falls asleep in class. "Taking A Stand" one-page Li'l Jinx story, script and art by Joe Edwards. "Stop The Music," pencils by Joe Edwards; Archie takes up the trumpet to impress Veronica, who is in love with the latest teen idol, Dewey Wanna Brass. Saturday Mornings on CBS ad. Archie Club News. "Snapshots from Principal Weatherbee's Album," pencils by Joe Edwards; Mr. Weatherbee reminisces on his career. "A is for Archie," pencils by Al Hartley; Vocabulary lesson provided by the Archie gang. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

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Written by Bill Golliherm, Fernando Ruiz, and Dan Parent. Art by Dan Parent, Jon D'Agostino, Fernando Ruiz, and Rudy Lapick. Cover by Dan Parent and Jon D'Agostino. Spurred by their competitive nature, Betty and Veronica sign on with a local women's roller derby team. The class is assigned to research their family history and Veronica finds some disturbing things in hers. Veronica's I.Q. test score gets accidentally switched with Dilton's, and quickly she's lording her I.Q. number over everyone. Editor Gorelick promotes Sabrina #1, Archie's Weird Mysteries #1, Betty and Veronica #142 and Archie & Friends #38. 36 pages, full color. $1.79. Cover price $1.79.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Babysitting Blues," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Chic Stone; Betty babysits two terrible twins. "A Date to Remember," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty wins a date with soap opera star Chad Cole, but the conceited actor makes the evening a disaster. "The Perils of Archie," script by Hal Smith, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mike Esposito; Betty writes a story about Archie's misadventures at school. "Memory Lane Is a One Way Street," script by Hal Smith, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Chic Stone; Betty's dad starts to feel bad when he realizes that his youth was a long time ago. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.00.

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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.