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Archie comic books issue 494

  • Issue #494
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 494

    Last 40-cent cover price. Betty and Veronica Spectacular. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Hostess snack cakes ad with Josie. "Red Letter Day," script by Frank Doyle, art by Dan DeCarlo; To distract Betty from going out with Archie, Veronica circles a date on Betty's calendar in red knowing her friend will obsess over it. Statement of ownership; Total Paid Circulation, avg. 12 months: 112,123. Fashions Future Look, art by Dan DeCarlo. "Swing Thing," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; When a new girl in school swings her hips provocatively and all the boys go crazy for it, Betty and Veronica decide to fight fire with fire. "Date-Time Drama," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Veronica tries to steal a boy away from Betty. "Race Chase," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; To keep Betty from catching Archie in Riverdale's version of Sadie Hawkins Day, Veronica plots with Archie to rig the game. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.40.