Archie comic books issue 196

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Stories by Frank Doyle and unknown. Art by Harry Lucey and unknown. Archie discovers that Cricket O'Dell doesn't only have the power to smell money, but to trace the scent of anyone who is rich. He asks Cricket to lead him to Veronica, over the objections of Dilton, who wants to make a scientific study of Cricket's powers instead of using them for cheap romantic gain, in "Scent of Success"! Plus: Fearing that Reggie will spread the rumor that he's a "klutz," Archie tries to improve his relationship with Reggie, but his attempts to make amends just cause Reggie serious pain in "The Image"; Archie rails against the untrustworthy world after he loses his library card in "Cruel World"; and Veronica won't invite Jughead to her garden party, so Archie sneaks him in disguised as the entertainer "Mysto, the Magnificent Master of Mystery and Magic" in "The Magic Garden"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

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Hedgehog Havoc: Part 2 of 2 -by Ian Flynn & Tracy Yardley The 'New Moebius' saga comes to an explosive end as hero and villain alike tremble at the power of Super Scourge! The fate of two worlds hangs by a thread, but what can Sonic do against his invincible evil twin? You can't miss this epic climax to the biggest Sonic story of the year! Cover price $2.25.

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Last 15-cent cover price issue. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. The Sacrifice, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica and Betty arrive at the Lodge mansion to find an infant in a basket on the doorstep. Get A Job, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica gets a baby-sitting job. Storm Cloud, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty goes out in a blizzard so that she can be at Archie's house while he's snowed in. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

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"The Voice of Villainy," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; A stage hypnotist uses a pager to hypnotize Mr. Lodge into giving him an expensive stamp from his collection. "Time After Time!" starring Li'l Jinx and Greg. Archie Club News. "Ride the Raging River: Part 1," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie and Betty go canoeing on a really rough river; When the two lose control, Betty falls out, hits a rock, loses her memory, and is kidnapped by two men. "Ride the Raging River: Part 2," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie finds Betty and rescues her from Clem and Zeke. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover art by Harry Lucey. Fish Fried, script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead is furious at Hot Dog for fouling up his attempt to catch a fish. Pinnacle of Success, art by Samm Schwartz; When Betty and Veronica are away for the weekend, Jughead gets Archie to spend a real "man-to-man weekend with him, climbing a mountain. The Urge, script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead says that he's got too much sense to leave Pop Tate's shop on a hot day, but the threat that ice cream might melt outside gets him to jump into action. Compassion, script by Dick Malmgren, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead finally sticks up for Big Ethel when he hears her being insulted and mocked by a bunch of strangers. Li'l Jinx humor page by Joe Edwards. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

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by Barbara Slate & Jeff Shultz. "Too Many Shoes": It's a tale with a lot of "sole," as Veronica collects her old shoes for charity-and they walk her down memory lane! "Being There": Going stir crazy from the snow, Betty suggests she and Veronica pretend they're in a warmer climate. Their destinations are as close as their imaginations! FC, 32pg$2.19 Cover price $2.19.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Henry Scarpelli. "The Gift," script by Bill Golliher, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie agrees to loan Betty a book so she won't have to buy the text for a class and thus has enough money to buy earrings for Veronica. "Betty" answers reader letters, art by Dan DeCarlo. Betty's Dream Fashions, art by Dan DeCarlo. "Tall Story," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Henry Scarpelli; A girl on the seventh grade girls basketball team Betty coaches is having trouble coping with being taller than the boys in her grade. "Robestyles of the Rich and Famous," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Rudy Lapick; When Archie visits first Betty and then Veronica, he catches each girl in her robe. "Study Buddy," script by George Gladir, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty tries to study for school, but no matter which subject she tries, her thoughts always drift back to Archie. Be a Heatbuster public service announcement with the Archie gang. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "My Plain Old Self," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; To test whether Archie just loves her for her money, Veronica has her father pretend that he's bankrupt. Veronica Pin Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Vincent DeCarlo. Betty and Veronica Pin Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Vincent DeCarlo. "East Wing or Bust," art by John Rosenberger; Archie volunteers himself and Jughead as furniture movers for Veronica. "Game Time," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx and Greg are stuck in the house on a rainy day, which does little for her father's nerves. "...and the World Laughs with You," art by John Rosenberger; When Reggie feels that Archie doesn't seem sufficiently humiliated by his latest mishap, the boy decides to help things along. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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"Bumble, Rumble and Humble," script and art by Bob Bolling; Archie mocks Betty and Veronica during field hockey practice, but their skills later rescue him from a bully. "Seer Sucker," script and pencils by Bob Bolling; Jughead waxes philosophic on what life will be like in the future while he and Archie sit on the bank of a lake fishing. "For the Birds," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx and her father put up a bird feeder. Archie Pin Up, art by Dan DeCarlo. "Impressionable Type," script and pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Archie's attempt to rescue a squirrel from a kid with a sling shot makes him late and unpresentable for a party at the Lodge Mansion. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "All Thats Fit to Print," script by Rich Margopoulos, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Everyone assumes Jughead is snapping embarrassing pictures for the school newspaper. "How Do We Describe Ye?" activity page with Mr. Lodge and Mr. Weatherbee by Rod Ollerenshaw. "Water Boy" starring Miss Grundy, script by Joe Edwards, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Dan Parent. "Janitor Jottings," script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz; Svenson tells us what it's like to be a janitor. "The Four-Eyed Fish," script by Dan Parent, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Dilton loses his glasses while ice skating and they end up helping a near-sighted fish. "Appreciation Elation," script by George Gladir, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Henry Scarpelli; While Betty and Veronica are away, Archie befriends a young lady and decides to spend time with her, which turns out to be a bad idea for him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

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(W) George Gladir, Bill Golliher (A) Tim Kennedy, Stan Goldberg, Ken Selig, Jim Amash With a little help from their friends, Betty and Veronica put on a show illustrating just how different life was for teenagers 'Then and Now', examining the conveniences teens take for granted in our modern society, and hopefully learning something in the process. Plus: Archie and the gang form a gift-wrapping service for the holidays in 'It's a Wrap!' Cover price $3.99.

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by George Gladir & Tim Kennedy 'Big, Big Sleep': Feeling sleep-deprived, Archie turns to the one person who's a model of rest and relaxation - Jughead! Will Archie ever wake up now? 'The Past was a Blast': An 80th birthday party for Archie's grandfather makes the kids reconsider their attitude that older folks 'missed out' on all their modern-day fun. 'On the Spot': Feeling self-conscious over the freckles on his ears, Archie takes to wearing earmuffs... all the time! PLUS: Other new and classic tales and puzzles, games and pin-ups! Cover price $3.69.

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by Various The adventures of America's favorite teen continue with new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $2.39 Cover price $2.39.

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by Various If you think Archie gets into trouble on his own, check out the action when he teams up with Jughead! Featuring new stories and classic tales! FC, 32pg $2.39 Cover price $2.39.

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Canadian Price Variant. 95¢ Cover price. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "All Thats Fit to Print," script by Rich Margopoulos, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Everyone assumes Jughead is snapping embarrassing pictures for the school newspaper. "How Do We Describe Ye?" activity page with Mr. Lodge and Mr. Weatherbee by Rod Ollerenshaw. "Water Boy" starring Miss Grundy, script by Joe Edwards, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Dan Parent. "Janitor Jottings," script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz; Svenson tells us what it's like to be a janitor. "The Four-Eyed Fish," script by Dan Parent, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Dilton loses his glasses while ice skating and they end up helping a near-sighted fish. "Appreciation Elation," script by George Gladir, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Henry Scarpelli; While Betty and Veronica are away, Archie befriends a young lady and decides to spend time with her, which turns out to be a bad idea for him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.95.