Archie's Pals 'n' Gals (1955) comic books 1963-1965

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First appearance of Josie. Cover by Samm Schwartz. "Temptation"; Veronica throws Archie over for Reggie because Reggie is driving around in his uncle's brand new Avanti, and Archie's none too pleased. "Wheel and Deal," pencils by Harry Lucey; With some help from Jughead, Archie figures out how to get the Avanti away from Reggie. "Admiration Society," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty hears that Archie and Veronica are on the outs and that she has a chance with him. Betty pinup by Dan DeCarlo. Veronica pinup by Dan DeCarlo. "What Makes Archie Run?"; Mr. Weatherbee asks Archie's friends to cut back on his after school distractions so he can pick up his grades. "Tongue Twister," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Vincent DeCarlo; Pepper suggests Melody study for her Spanish test by playing a Spanish language instruction record while she sleeps. "To Be Renounced"; Reggie claims he's renouncing women, but it's all a set-up to embarrass Archie. "The Big Lie"; Archie and Veronica catch Reggie in a lie. "The Weak Spot," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Reggie sets up Archie with a pre-cut board. 68 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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"Hair It Is!"; Veronica gets mad at Archie because he doesn't recognize her when she's wearing a wig. "Lawman"; Mr. Weatherbee enlists Archie to help track down a chronic truant named Billie Blake. "Where the Boys Are"; Veronica and Betty agree that they hate men and decide to get revenge by inviting as many as possible on dates for that night, and standing them up. "The Message"; Veronica asks Reggie to give Archie a message; But Reggie gives the message to Moose to pass on, figuring Moose will foul up the message and Archie's confusion will give Reggie time with Veronica. "Plane Facts"; Reggie tricks Archie into buying Veronica a gift she won't like. "A Change in Weather" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Pass It On"; Archie goes to Veronica's house to tell her he's going to a boxing match with his dad instead of taking her to a dance, but Mr. Lodge and Reggie have a laugh at his expense. "The Heights of Humility"; Archie and Reggie each try to be more modest than the other. "Mister Nice Guy"; Archie's positive attitude irritates Reggie and Jughead; Reggie enlists Moose in an attempt to sour him, but it doesn't work. 68 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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"Brute Farce," pencils by Harry Lucey; Veronica allows Archie to be masterful with her; The other boys allow this because Veronica won't date them otherwise. "A Matter of Competition!"; All the girls have a crush on handsome Professor Armstrong; The boys are happy when he gets transferred to another school. "Mister Clean"; Mr. Lodge has Veronica vacuuming the house to learn some domestic skills. Archie Club News. "A Helping Hand!" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. Archie Giant Series ad. "The Helmet," pencils by Harry Lucey; Archie starts wearing a jungle pith helmet; Reggie teases him, but Veronica thinks it gives him a certain flair. "The Other Cheek"; Archie and Reggie make a bet about who can get out of serving detention, driving Mr. Weatherbee to distraction. "Splinter Group," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Archie gets a splinter in his finger and Veronica takes him to the school nurse. Betty and Veronica, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Operation Finger" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Sound Off"; Miss Grundy takes Archie to Mr. Weatherbee for talking in class; Mr. Weatherbee makes Archie wear a sign that says "I shall not whisper!" 68 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

"Brute Farce," pencils by Harry Lucey; Veronica allows Archie to be masterful with her; The other boys allow this because Veronica won't date them otherwise. Archie's Pals 'n' Gals ad. "A Matter of Competition!"; All the girls have a crush on handsome Professor Armstrong; The boys are happy when he gets transferred to another school, but his replacement is bigger and just as handsome. "Mister Clean"; Mr. Lodge has Veronica vacuuming the house to learn some domestic skills. "Caddy-Baddy!"; Archie is Mr. Lodge's caddy in a big rivalry match with J. P. Pennypincher and he makes sure Mr. Lodge will win by fair means or foul. Archie Club News. "A Helping Hand!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx has her mother reach under the couch to find her caterpillars. Archie Giant Series. "The Helmet," pencils by Harry Lucey; Archie starts wearing a jungle pith helmet; Reggie teases him, but Veronica thinks it gives him a certain flair. "Food for Thought"; Reggie and Archie make idle conversation, but everything they say reminds Jughead of food. "Blood Brothers"; All the boys in the school have to give blood samples for medical research; Jughead's blood turns out to be unusual. "The Other Cheek"; Archie and Reggie make a bet about who can get out of serving detention, driving Mr. Weatherbee to distraction. "Splinter Group," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Archie gets a splinter in his finger and Veronica takes him to the school nurse; Archie falls for the attractive nurse, causing Veronica to chase him with a chair. Betty and Veronica Pin-Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Operation Finger," script and art by Joe Edwards; When Greg injures his finger, Jinx gives him a practical gift for Christmas. "Sound Off"; Miss Grundy takes Archie to Mr. Weatherbee for talking in class; Mr. Weatherbee makes Archie wear a sign that says "I shall not whisper!" "Be Prepared"; Archie has been tying his jalopy to objects when he parks so his car won't blow away just in case a hurricane comes along. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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"Open and Shut Case"; Mr. Weatherbee tries to teach Archie to close a door correctly. "Sound Your "A"", pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Professor Flutesnoot apologizes to Archie for telling him that he can't carry a tune in a basket and then instructs him to carry a basket full of sheet music to the auditorium. "Dyeing to Live"; Veronica wants to know if it is true that blondes have more fun. "Leave It To Dad"; Fred takes a phone message for Archie but he can't remember if it is from Betty or from Veronica. "Cyrano the Second"; The class has to read Cyrano de Bergerac and Moose gets the idea to have Jughead feed him lines while he stands below Midge's balcony. Archie Club News. "Sound Proof"; Jinx chatters on the phone so much that her father says he should put in a phone booth. "Mask Me No Questions," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty sees a costume ball as the perfect way to get close to Archie. "Sing Along with Arch!"; Archie and his firends start a band called the Buzzin' Cousins. "Sculpture Vulture!", pencils by Harry Lucey; Archie and Reggie have a bet on who can make a better clay sculpture of Betty's head and Archie plays a brutal prank on Reggie at the end. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Samm Schwartz. Beetlemania, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Samm Schwartz, inks by Marty Epp; In order to get the attention of the girls away from The Beatles and back onto them, Archie, Reggie, Jughead and Moose don Beatle wigs and Beatle-style suits and play at the dance; But their act catches on, rocketing the boys to more fame and demand than they're equipped to handle. Tie Score, script by George Gladir, pencils by Bill Vigoda; Jughead lends Veronica his bow tie so she can close a too-daring blouse. Miss-Taken, pencils by Bob White; When Betty finds out Archie wants her to bring her grill over to his house so he can barbecue for Veronica, she loads it with fuel from Archie's car. Spellbound, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica goes through a closet-full of outfits trying to dress for a date with Archie, because fate won't let her get out the door without soiling each one. 64 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Don't Knock Knees, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Vincent DeCarlo; The boys are going to judge the prettiest girl at the clambake by who has the prettiest knees and Veronica begins to obsess that her knees aren't more glamorous than everyone else's. Don't Quote Me, script by Frank Doyle; Veronica is swept off of her feet by an older man who plies her with fancy literary quotes; So to fight back, Archie begins trying to memorize the classics. Home Wrecker; Archie brings a bird's nest to school for his science project, then is mercilessly pursued by the bird who was living in it. Caddy On, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Veronica's planned alone time with Archie on the golf course is foiled when Archie asks Jughead to caddy for him. 68 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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"Smile Awhile"; After going to the dentist, Veronica's face is temporarily frozen in a grin and she is unable to talk. "Hex Marks the Spot"; Archie has a hex put on him by a strange man after Archie made fun of his speech. "Oops!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx slips on ice all the way home. "Royal Flush"; Reggie tries to get into a swank Blue Camelia Ball by getting Moose, hired as a bouncer, to let him and Veronica in. Archie Club News. "Blow Your Top!"; Archie shows off his skills with his diabolo top at school. Betty on the Beach illustration. "Decisions," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Veronica play a trick on Archie by asking him questions because they know he can't make a decision. "Money Talks!"; The son of one of Mr. Lodge's business partners is in town and Archie thinks he's faking when he brags about his wealth. "Dark Horsing Around!"; Archie and Reggie are both running for class president and Betty and Veronica don't know who to vote for so they enter Jughead as a darkhorse candidate. "A Pretty Girl in Pants" Betty's Fashions illustration, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Vincent DeCarlo. "Gown Clown!"; Veronica gets a new gown delivered to Archie's house because she doesn't want her father to get angry over her spending but when Archie's mother sees the gown she thinks it was meant for her. "Combat Comedy"; Military terms applied to relationships. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

"Going Going Gone"; Archie is reading a book of spells of old Transylvania and turns himself invisible. Betty and Veronica Pin-Up. "Change Partners," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Betty and Veronica sabotage each other's dresses for the dance in the gym later. "Short-Cut Learning" starring Archie. "Fair Shake," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Vincent DeCarlo; Mr. Weatherbee makes the mistake of trusting Archie to deliver a bottle of soda to him. "Looking Ahead!" one-page story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx is crying because of the future. "Cave Caper"; Archie and Jughead meet the Abominable Snowman and son. "Some Baby!" one-page story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx is taking a bone with her when she goes to babysit. "Assignment of Trouble" starring Little Archie. "Contagious Casanova"; Archie refuses to kiss Veronica goodnight because he's coming down with a cold. "The Guitar Lesson," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie has an electric guitar he wants to play for Veronica, but when he plugs it in it blows a fuse. "Interior Design"; Betty shows Midge her heavily Archie-decorated room and talks about all the plans she has to get his attention. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Getting Ready, script by Jim Ruth, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Marty Epp; Constantly practicing his dribbling gets Archie in hot water with the three people most important to him at the moment. The Thin Line, script by Jim Ruth, art by John Rosenberger; Archie tries to use psychology to get into Mr. Lodge's good graces. The Silent Woman, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica has a life size wax double of herself made, then assigns her chauffeur to trail Archie with the dummy in the car, so he'll think she's watching him and won't go near Betty while Veronica is in Europe. Show Time, script by Jim Ruth, art by John Rosenberger; Archie hosts a variety show on the school radio station. But the acts are all visual in nature. Betty pinup, Veronica pinup by Dan DeCarlo. 68 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.