Archi comic books issue 80

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"Brawn Yesterday," pencils by Harry Lucey (?);After reading the book "Mind Over Matter," Archie convinces himself that he can beat up Reggie (and proceeds to demonstrate on poor Jughead); However, when he confronts Reggie with his positive outlook, he finds that Reggie hasn't read the book. Super Duck ad. "See You in My Screams!", pencils by Harry Lucey (?);When Archie gives a smart-aleck answer to Miss Grundy in class, she says she will phone his father that night; Reggie comes up with a plan to get Archie's parents out of the house. "Essay Come, Essay Go"; While baby-sitting for Mr. and Mrs. Smedley, Archie tries to write an essay for school; A radiator keeps making noise, but when Archie goes to get a screw to fix it, he gets his hand stuck in a jar, leading to a series of mishaps. Is That a Fact? article; A series of factual anecdotes about Leonardo da Vinci, Mozart, oxidation of iron, fish diseases, the worth of a minerals in a human body; and the size of mice and whales at birth. "A Square"; When Pat drops a box of doughnuts and they all roll away, he returns to the baker and asks if he has any square ones. "Once a Pond a Time," pencils by Harry Lucey (?);When an old lady criticizes Archie for putting worms on a hook while fishing, Archie shows her that his bait is a plastic worm. Archie Annual ad. "Sinker Swim"; To keep Archie and Reggie from fighting to see who gets to take Veronica to a Jimmy Clax dance, Mr. Lodge offers to officiate a trout fishing contest between the two. Wilbur ad. Archie Club ad. "Father Glows Best"; Archie is embarrassed when his father tells stories of his youth when his friends are over. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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"Archie and the Angel!"; The son of the Lodges' new gardener antagonizes all the boys by winking at all the girls, then beats Moose in a fight without laying a hand on him. "Caught in the Act," script and art by Joe Edwards; Hap helps Jinx get her dime back. "Matchmaker"; Dilton says he has a solution to the Angel problem, and announces that Archie will beat him in a boxing match. "The Boxer Rebellion"; Dilton teaches Archie how he can beat Angel. Archie Club News. "Never Strike an Angel"; Armed with Dilton's teachings, Archie fights Angel to a draw and they become friends. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg. "Betty Cooper, Betty Cooper!", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Betty chases Mac and Beamish away with her good intentions, Archie finds that he's not adopted, Count Drago still has an impacted fang, and Forsythe is still working as the hospital elevator operator; Jughead gets a warning about the Limping Man, Betty's blemishes disappear and then she is possessed by Felicity Goodbody, an evil gypsy. "Puddle Muddle," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx tracks mud through the house. "Betty Cooper, Betty Cooper!" Part 2, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Betty's possession by Felicity Goodbody comes and goes, so that when Felicity causes trouble no one believes that the cause is sweet, lovable Betty Cooper; Count Drago gets a call from Count Stabinsky. "Betty Cooper, Betty Cooper!" Part 3, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; As Count Drago watches vampire movies, Felicity sends out anonymous poison pen letters accusing people of terrible things, like Veronica cheating on a history exam; She also causes Archie to become very sick. Betty answers letters submitted by Archie readers. "Betty Cooper, Betty Cooper!" Part 4, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Jughead and Veronica compare notes and find that Jughead's note--warning him to beware the Limping Man--is not in the same handwriting; Count Drago races into the Cooper home after having dinner with Count Stabinsky, who ordered hickory stakes from the lumber yard, not steaks as the Count thought. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.30.

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"Policed to Meet You," art by Samm Schwartz; Veronica asks Archie to drive her father home from the train station as a means of occupying Mr. Lodge so they can prepare his surprise birthday party. "Hot Dog," script by Bill Woggon, pencils by Bill Woggon and Hazel Marten, inks by Hazel Marten and Kathryn Bill; Kayo accidentally ingests glue and can't keep a date with Katy. Katy Keene Fashions page, pencils by Bill Woggon and Hazel Marten, inks by Kathryn Bill. Katy Keene Fun Page, script by Bill Woggon, pencils by Bill Woggon and Hazel Marten, inks by Kathryn Bill. "Going, Going, Gown," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica refuses to wear a three hundred dollar gown her father bought her to the formal because Betty is going to wear a $12.98 copy. "No Kittens," art by Joe Edwards; Slats challenges Red to a race between his dog and Red's cat, not knowing Red's cat is a full grown cheetah. "Clock Watchers," script and art by Joe Edwards; Hap buys Jinx a play watch that doesn't actually keep time. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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"I Ghost For You"; Archie enlists Jugheads help to try and scare Veronica into his arms. "The Clam What Am," art by George Frese; Jughead wants to become a junior volunteer fireman so he can join Archie at the firemen's annual clambake. "Flatter Chatter"; Ferdie shows Suzie's dad how easily Suzie can be persueded with flattery and suggests he try it on his wife. "The Surprise Ball"; Wilbur wants Greta to find out who Laurie will be dressed as at the costume ball. Untitled story, art by Bill Woggon; Randy and K.O. compete to take Katy Keene for a boat ride. Katy Keene paper doll and costumes. "Death Of A Salesgirl," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx holds an auction. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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by George Gladir & Stan Goldberg "Art For Art's Sake": With Mr. Weatherbee's blessing, Betty transforms a remodeled storeroom into an art gallery ? but art is in the eye of the beholder when Archie accidentally pins up the wrong prints! Can Betty save the day and make the world ? or at least Riverdale High ? safe for culture? FC, 32pg" Cover price $1.79.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Something Special," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Archie gets in trouble minding his own business and waiting for Veronica at the beach. "Hold the Phone," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx wants a head start before her father answers the phone. "Nutty Note," script by George Gladir, pencils by Samm Schwartz, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Jughead cleans out all the snacks at the pool party. "The Wick Kick," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Bill Vigoda; Archie gets the bright idea to make homemade candles and sell them at a profit. "Rave Wave," script by George Gladir, pencils by Gus Lemoine, inks by Jon D'Agostino; The gang sit at the beach waiting for a wave to surf. Betty and Veronica Pin-Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Up and at 'Em," script by George Gladir, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Fred is amazed that Archie is going hiking. "Some Catch," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx and Russ go fishing. "Schlock Rock," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Reggie isn't impressed by Dilton's musical group. "Mucho Smoocho," script by George Gladir, art by Gus Lemoine; Archie receives a warning about his new girlfriend from Reggie. "The Great Spot," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie tries to keep a date with Jughead to fish while finding a way to go out with Veronica at the same time. "Dear John," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Jughead makes Reggie think twice about dumping a girl. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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"The Joiner," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie quits the football team so he can join the women's softball team. "Noise Annoys"; Reggie brags about his accomplishments but Archie makes him be quiet in a hospital zone. "I C" one-page story by Li'l Jinx's Chum Charley. "The Egg Beater," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren; When Veronica is offended by a new student in school, Archie offers to teach him a lesson until he learns that the new student is much bigger than he is. "Perfect Pitch," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie and Jughead send a door to door salesman over to bother Reggie. Archie Club News. Archie's Gag Bag. "Full Moon Follies," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Chic Stone; Archie becomes convinced that this is a time of year when weirdos and wise guys are compelled to come up to him and make stupid jokes; So he disguises himself as an old woman to avoid weirdos. "The Bookworm Turns" Hostess Fruit Pies ad with Josie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.40.

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Mystery at the Circus Little Archie and Jughead decide to run away with the circus, and end up battling a counterfeit ring instead; Little Archie feels threatened that Betty is a better pitcher than he is; Little Sabrina turns all the teachers at Riverdale into children. Plus Lil Jinx by Joe Edwards. 48 pages. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by Stan Goldberg. "Critic at Large," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Rudy Lapick; Stung by a critic's bad reviews of their shows, Veronica hatches a plot to embarrass the critic. "The New Look," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Hilda acquires new furniture for the living room and becomes overly obsessive with protecting it. "Horse Laugh," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Alex matches his snowmobile against Alan's horse to see who can get supplies to a snowed in family first. "The Swim Gym," script and art by Dexter Taylor; When the school gym floor breaks due to rotted boards from a water leak, Archie and the kids convert it into an indoor swimming pool. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

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by Craig Boldman & Dan Parent "The Archie Who Knew Too Much": Influenced by a movie he saw on TV, Archie is convinced he's overheard Mr. Lodge hatching an evil plot! A few slapstick pratfalls later and Archie's suspicions are only furthered ? has someone booby-trapped his steps because he "knows too much?!" FC, 32pg$2.19 Cover price $2.19.

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Cover by Stan Goldberg & Jon D'Agostino. Written by George Gladir, Bob Montana, Joe Edwards and unknown. Art by Stan Goldberg, Harry Lucey, Bob Montana, Joe Edwards, Jon D'Agostino and unknown. Mr. Weatherbee is tired of all the suggestions, so he decides to follow all of Archie's suggestions to show how ridiculous following these suggestions are in "The Suggestion Question"! Plus: Archie and Mr. Weatherbee raise a tropical plant in Mr. Weatherbee's office in "Nursery Rhyme"; two Archie's Gag Bag syndicated comic strips; Miss Beazley is tired of students not listening to her orders in "Order in the Cafe"; "Oooh, What a Puzzle" activity page; Mr. Weatherbee is trying on a Scottish outfit for a costume party and Archie accidentally throws away his clothes in "The Actor"; and Charley is weighing himself on a street scale and only weighs 85 pounds in the Li'l Jinx half-pager "Wait Weight"! Characters in this issue: Archie Andrews, Mr. Weatherbee, Miss Beazley, Jughead Jones, Dilton Doiley, Betty Cooper, Coach Kleats, Professor Flutesnoot, Superintendent Haskins, Miss Grundy, Miss Phlips, Reggie Mantle, Svenson, Ethel Muggs, Li'l Jinx and Charley Hawse. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

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by Various The spotlight is on the wonderful cast of Archie supporting characters, in this double- digest featuring new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $3.59 Cover price $3.59.

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Cover art by Dan Parent. "Extreme Decorating," script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Rich Koslowski; A contest for the 'most inspiring holiday display' inspires Veronica to break out all the bells and whistles...and lights...and ornaments...and tinsel...and you get the idea!; When compared to more tasteful displays, it looks like Veronica's over-the-top extravaganza may only inspire a high power bill...but little does Veronica suspect it could actually lead to a very personal holiday miracle, too! 2008 calendar, art by Dan Parent. "Holiday Gifts You Can Make Cheap!", script and art by Dan Parent; The gang shows that they don't have to spend a lot of money to give a gift from the heart. "B & V Holiday Style," art by Dan Parent; Two pages of fan-designed fashions. "Eco-Friendly Green Christmas Tips," script and art by Dan Parent; Tips on how to have an environmentally-sound Christmas. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.25.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Among My Souvenirs," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Gus LeMoine, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Jughead and Archie visit the Diddits' home and are ambushed by Fran and her fellow souvenir-hunters. "Wheeler Dealer," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Gus LeMoine, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Rod tries to figure out why Fran prefers Dippy to him. "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Jon D'Agostino, inks by Joe Sinnott; Dippy avoids Fran when she goes looking for him, but he soon regrets it. Palisades Amusement Park ad with Archie. "The Sacrifice," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Gus LeMoine, inks by Jon D'Agostino; The Diddits discover that Rod is leaving town because his father is broke. "A Passion for Fashion," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Gus LeMoine, inks by Rudy Lapick; Clyde agrees to let Fran and her friends watch a rehearsal as long as they don't make a sound. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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