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Archie Comics comic books issue 80

  • Issue #80
    Archie (1943 Archie Comics) 80

    "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.

  • Issue #80
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 80
    • Cover oxidation. Moisture damage.
    • Water damage. Writing on interior pages.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    "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.

  • Issue #80
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 80
    • INCOMPLETE. 2 Center wraps missing, interrupts art and story. Cover detached.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
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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.

  • Issue #80
    Archie Comics Digest (1973) Canadian Price Variant 80

    Canadian Price Variant. $1.50 cover price. Softcover digest, 4 7/8" x 6 5/8", 128 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.