Archie comic books issue 57

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Cover pencils by Bill Vigoda? "Fine Feathered Friends," pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Terry Szenics; Archie builds an elaborate combination bird house and feeder for Veronica, but the seed proves too tempting for Jughead. "Watch My Dust"; Mary is suddenly in a big hurry to clean the house. "Patch Me If You Can"; The school runs a dance where a male must take whichever female sews her patch on his pants. "It's a Gift"; Archie buys Veronica a present and leaves it with Betty's mother for safekeeping. "Eager Beaver," script by Frank Doyle, art by Harry Lucey; Jughead brings a live beaver to school with the hopes of making the animal the school mascot. Hollywood News article, art by Bill Vigoda. "Stop, Look and Lesson"; Fred pays Jughead's dad to write a composition for school for Archie; When the composition is discovered to be plagiarized, Archie takes the rap to protect his father's reputation. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Direct Edition. Cover by Pat Spaziante and Harvey Mercadoocasio. Back To Basics ... Or The History Device, script by Karl Bollers, art by Art Mawhinney and Jim Amash; Sonic tests a helmet built from one of Dr. Robotnik's blueprints that claims to allow the wearer to see the future. 36 pgs., full color. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

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Newsstand Edition. Cover by Pat Spaziante and Harvey Mercadoocasio. Back To Basics ... Or The History Device, script by Karl Bollers, art by Art Mawhinney and Jim Amash; Sonic tests a helmet built from one of Dr. Robotnik's blueprints that claims to allow the wearer to see the future. 36 pgs., full color. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Prom Qualm," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Thinking Veronica has lured Archie into taking her to the prom, Betty decides not to go. "First Place," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx and Charley compare what they're best at. Untitled one-page story, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Betty receives a mysterious call from Archie. "No Uncertain Terms," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Betty is depressed because Veronica won't speak to her. "Vain Gain," script by Dick Malmgren, art by Gus Lemoine; Betty practically kills herself to win a snowmobile in a winter sports competition, so she can give it to Archie. "The Bodyguard," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Betty takes a job with Mr. Lodge as a courier; Archie worries about her and decides to follow her. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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First 35-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo (?). "Pet Parade"; In the midst of the pet rock craze, the gang is driving Archie crazy by adopting pet sticks, pet hinges, and pet bolts. "On the Leash!" starring Li'l Jinx. Archie's Gag Bag. "Anything She Wants"; Mr. Lodge says that he'll give Veronica anything she wants so she tells him that she wants him to be friends with Archie and Jughead; When Mr. Lodge goes looking for Archie and Jughead they run away because they think he's mad at them. "In Good Hands," script by George Gladir, pencils by Chic Stone, inks by Chic Stone; Archie, Betty, and Jughead take over the Chock'lit Shop while Pop takes a vacation. Archie Club News. "View From the Pop!" activity page. "How Do They Do That," script by Jim Ruth, pencils by Chic Stone, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Mr. Weatherbee learns to look where he is going. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover inks by Rudy Lapick. "Race Ace," script by George Gladir, pencils by Gus Lemoine, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Reggie laughs, but Archie wins a race with his homemade snowmobile. "Hogwash"; Archie consults a fortune teller who sells him a love potion to use on Veronica. "Audition in Armor," pencils by Harry Lucey; When Mr. Lodge refuses to let Betty audition for bandleader Sonny Horne, who is coming to the Lodge estate to play for a party, Veronica convinces Betty to hide in a suit of armor and sing from there. "Borrowed Trouble"; Reggie offers to loan Archie his tuxedo so that Archie can take Veronica to a fancy event, but Reggie really gives him a magician's tuxedo with several surprises inside. Statement of ownership; Average number of copies sold preceding 12 months (total paid circulation): 253,206; Actual number sold for issue nearest filing date (total paid circulation): 275,243. "Show and Yell!" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "The Big Hit Fit"; Mr. Weatherbee is tired of hearing The Archies' hit song "Sugar, Sugar" being sung in the school halls, but eventually he ends up singing along himself. "Medium Rare"; Archie holds a seance with Betty and Veronica, and Mr. Lodge thinks the spirits have given him a hot stock tip. Little Archie ad. "Way Out Wizard"; Dilton makes Reggie think he has turned Archie and Jughead into frogs. "Cautious Chemistry," pencils by Harry Lucey; When Mr. Weatherbee learns that Archie and Jughead want to stay late to work in the chemistry lab, he orders Professor Fluresnoot to remove anything remotely explosive, but things blow up anyway. 68 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "That's Shoe Biz," script by Barbara Slate, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica finds the perfect style and color of shoes to match her dress; She buys them in spite of being the wrong size and suffers the consequences. "Ronnie's Raft-Wrestling Rodeo," script by Hal Smith, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie tapes Veronica trying unsuccessfully to get on the inflatable raft in her pool; Mr. Lodge grabs the tape by mistake and takes it with him to his appearance on a television show. "Veroneconomy," script by Hal Smith, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Lodge takes away Veronica's credit cards; The entire economy begins to unravel due to her lack of spending and soon Mr. Lodge has to return her cards. "That Stinks," script by Dan Parent, pencils by Tim Kennedy, inks by Rudy Lapick; When Jughead hides his smelly sandwich in Veronica's coat everyone thinks Veronica smells horrible. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

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Written by Joe Edwards and unknown. Art by Al Hartley, Joe Edwards and unknown. Mr. Weatherbee has woman troubles and consults Archie for advice in "We Try Ardor"! Plus: Mr. Weatherbee weighs himself after showering in the 1-pager "A-Weigh He Goes!", reprinted from #29; Dilton designs an electronic bulletin board that Mr. Weatherbee can control remotely in "Cool Tool"; Mr. Weatherbee comes to work with a stomachache and Archie somehow makes it worse in "Gut Issue"; Archie has to hire an editorial assistant for the school newspaper in "The Assistant," reprinted from Laugh Comics (1946 1st Series) #207; Archie tries to intimidate Mr. Weatherbee by wearing his karate uniform in the 1-pager "Chop Chap"; Archie fails to find a chaperone for the next school dance in the 1-pager "Top Choice!", reprinted from #29; Mr. Weatherbee gets a new TV phone in his office in the 1-pager "Phone Groan"; Archie needs the perfect excuse for being late to school in the 1-pager "Super Alibi!"; Archie and Jughead buy stuff from Mr. Weatherbee at his garage sale, only for him to end up buying it back later in "Sale Travail"; Li'l Jinx wishes on a star for some pistachio nuts in the 1-pager "Wish Boner"; and Li'l Jinx and Charley discuss interesting facts about fish in the 1-pager "Fish Tale!" Characters in this issue: Archie Andrews, Jughead Jones, Mr. Weatherbee, Miss Grundy, Miss Haggly, Dilton Doiley, Miss Beazley, Betty Cooper, Li'l Jinx and Charley Hawse. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

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"Music Festival"; The Little Archies continuous playing of one song drives Mr. Lodge crazy. "On the Job"; Little Jughead wants to work off part of his tab with Pop Tate. "A Ditty About a Kitty," script and pencils by Dexter Taylor, inks by Rudy Lapick; When Little Veronica's cat goes missing Little Archie tries to help find her but instead finds a wild cat. "It's Only Money"; Little Jughead is avoiding Little Archie so he doesn't have to pay him the dollar he owes Little Archie. "Hang Up," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx won't hang up the phone. "The Party"; Little Veronica is sad because her father has forgotten her birthday so Little Archie organizes a big party for her. "Homework Helper"; Miss Grundy teaches Little Archie how to deal with a bully. "Tough Stuff!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx falls down the steps but doesn't feel a thing. "Soap Dope"; Someone has eaten all of Little Veronica's scented soaps. "Mean 'n' Mad," script and pencils by Dexter Taylor, inks by Rudy Lapick; Little Jughead give Little Reggie a mixture to give him more strength to take on Fangs, only Reggie doesn't know it only lasts for a little while. "All the Way"; Professor Marbles brings a rare Incan vase to show the students but Mr. Weatherbee fears that Little Archie will break it. "Golf Game," script and pencils by Dexter Taylor, inks by Rudy Lapick; Little Archie decides to help Mr. Lodge win his golf game against a rival. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick. Hostess ad with Josie and the Pussycats. "Jump for Joy," pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jim DeCarlo; A grasshopper scratches Archie and the contamination turns the teen into a superhero. Statement of ownership: Average number of copies sold during preceding 12 months (total paid circulation): 130,586; Actual number sold for issue nearest filing date (total paid circulation): 140,452. "Rescue Mission," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Alexander tries to show that he can be just as socially conscious as the girls while still retaining his expensive toys. Archie Club News. "It's Only Fitting," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Rudy Lapick; Sabrina tries to return a sweater to the department store she purchased it from. "A Good Cast," script and art by Dexter Taylor; Archie decides to do a bust of Mr. Weatherbee for art class. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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Script by Dan Parent and Bill Golliher. Art by Stan Goldberg. Cover art by Stan Goldberg and Henry Scardelli. Jughead starts a huge fashion trend when others adopt his crown look in "Crown Me!" Jughead in "Blarney Blues!" Hot Dog in "A Royal Pain!" 32 pgs. Full color. Cover price $1.25.

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Cover by Holly Golightly. "A Good Egg," script by Bill Golliher, pencils by Fernando Ruiz, inks by Al Nickerson; Sabrina is assigned an egg to care for as an exercise in responsible parenting for school; As a prank, Salem substitutes a dragon's egg for the hen's egg Sabrina has. "It's Clear To Me," script by Bill Golliher, pencils by Fernando Ruiz, inks by Jon D'Agostino; The Spellman's are hosting Ambrose's new girlfriend. "Just Playing," script by Bill Golliher, pencils by Fernando Ruiz, inks by Al Nickerson; With Harvey in danger of being replaced in the school play, Zelda casts a spell to make him more debonair for the role. "Manga Mania," script by Tania Del Rio, pencils by Fernando Ruiz (pg 1) and Tania Del Rio (pgs 2-5), inks by Al Nickerson; Sabrina tries to create a manga-influenced comic with both Harvey and Shinji, but they end up having more fun with it than she does. 36 pgs., full color. $2.19. Cover price $2.19.

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Cover pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "The Mad Mod," art by Chic Stone; Captain Sprocket battles the Mad Mod and his 50-weapon guitar. Ads for Archie Giant Series, Archie's Pals 'n' Gals, Archie's Mad House Annual, The World of Jughead. "Lamp Champ," art by Chic Stone; Ali Bubu's girlfriend has a crush on The Chimps rock group and no magic he or his genie come up with seems to change her mind. "Girl Whirl," art by Chic Stone; Kaz gets involved in a love triangle, with robots. "The Mad House Guide to Rock 'n' Roll Dances," art by Chic Stone; Spoof on dances of the 1960s. "Introducing Agent X-48," art by Chic Stone; Spoof on 007-type spy stories. "Blip Quips," script and art by Joe Edwards. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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