Life with Archie (1958 Archie) comic books 1981-1983

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick. Clown Princess, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; A bump on the head gives Betty amnesia, and she winds up becoming a carnival clown; When Archie and Chuck look for her, they don't recognize her under the makeup. Updated featuring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. Can You Top This?, script by Claire Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie and Jughead listen to a hobo's crazy stories about being a millionaire, and top him by telling even crazier stories about their own lives. The Real Thing, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie starts providing narration to his own life, as if he's the hero of a hard-boiled detective novel. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg. My Son My Son Part I, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Mr. Lodge asks Archie and Jughead to pretend to be his sons so that he can close a business deal with two conservative foreign businessmen who only respect men with sons. Trying featuring Li'l Jinx's Chum Charlie, script and art by Joe Edwards. Archie--You Do Say? word puzzle, art by Joe Edwards. My Son My Son Part II; Archie and Jughead start to take advantage of being the pretend Lodge sons, but redeem themselves in the end. Archie Club News. Rejection Dejection, script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg; Archie is accidentally enlisted to help test lipstick on girls--by kissing them. Head's Up, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg; When Veronica contracts a rare disease from a souvenir sculpture she brought back from vacation, Archie tries to track down the twin of the sculpture, which was stolen from her at the airport, before it causes an epidemic. Hostess Twinkies ad with Josie and the gang. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg. "The Silks of Svengasi," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Mr. Lodge is tricked into selling one of his plants when Mr. Snodgrass gives him special shirts that sap his will to work. "Forgettable" half-page story with Gigi, script and art by Joe Edwards. "Parched Archie" activity page. "The Iceman Cometh," script by Frank Doyle, art by Stan Goldberg; Mr. Finley has created a pill that instantly freezes any liquid. "Bag Gag"; SynopsisArchie is so slow his lunch arrives at school before he does. "Wheel Deal," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; The Archies save the teen disco by playing on stage in roller skates, creating a new dance fad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg. "The Force," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Seymour, a student at Riverdale High, reveals that he has telekinetic abilities; When an article about him is published in the paper two crooks, T.J. and Willy, kidnap Seymour and Archie to exploit his powers. "Funny Side Up" starring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. Zig Zag Puzzles page. "Paddle Faddle" one-page story with Archie. "Breath Of Life," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg; Archie saves a baby's life using the techniques he learned in a CPR course. "The Fencing Lesson," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg; A kid tries to fence a radio to Archie and Betty. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg. "Earthquake," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Chuck is fired from his job and arrested when $100 goes missing; Chuck and Archie save Mr. Mason after his store collapses in an earthquake and then prove that Mason's son Harold is the one who stole the money. "Part I" one-page story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx finds out that Charley didn't understand today's lesson at all. Astronaut Archie's Maze activity page by Joe Edwards. "Oh, Brother," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Archie volunteers to be a big brother to a needy child but Reggie tries to sabotage it. Archie Club News. Archie's Gag Bag by Bob Montana. "River Rescue," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Pat Kennedy; When the dog that Betty is dog sitting ends up floating on the river Archie has to perform a rescue. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover art by Stan Goldberg. A Nose for News, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie is trying to establish himself on the school paper, but Reggie (the editor-in-chief) only gives him menial tasks. Personality Grates featuring L'il Jinx. Shake That Thing, script by Frank Doyle, art by Stan Goldberg; The band has a big show coming up, but Betty's tambourine is broken; So, she ends up getting one from a gypsy band that makes her the center of attention. Book Worm, script by Frank Doyle, art by Stan Goldberg; The gang is collecting books for a charity drive, and try to get a donation from Titus Titewhad, the town curmudgeon. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg. "Benefit Bungle," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; The Archies are asked to play a benefit for children but learn that the organizer is making most of the money. "Net Results" one-page story with Li'l Jinx's Chum Charley, script and art by Joe Edwards. "Worry Flurry," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie tells his friends to conserve water but nobody will listen. Archie's Gag Bag. Golden Eagle Mine activity page. "Detective Story," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg; Archie finds a miniature painting that Mr. Lodge thought was stolen. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

First 60-cent cover price issue. "Out of the Blue," script by Cathy Cadley, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Lodge takes Archie, Betty and Veronica on an archaeological dig for Native American artifacts. "Election Section" one-page Li'l Jinx story, script and art by Joe Edwards. Archie's Riddlers page. "The Persuader," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Criminals steal The Archies' van while Jughead is asleep in the back. "Fright Plight"; Archie offers to pay for everyone to ride the roller coaster. "Kitty Ditty"; When Veronica's kitty goes missing Archie and Jughead accumulate black kittens trying to find her cat. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg. "Toxic Trouble" Part I, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; After inhaling some type of chemical in the lab Professor Flutesnoot; Chuck and Jughead seem lightheaded and loopy. "Good Morning?" one-page story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx wants to make her father breakfast in bed. Archies Gag Bag. "Toxic Trouble" Part II starring Archie Andrews, Betty Cooper, Professor Flutesnoot, Jughead Jones, Chuck Clayton, Waldo Weatherbee, and Veronica Lodge, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino. Archie Club News. "Scare Affair"; Archie takes Laura to a scary movie, hoping she will be scared and cling to him. Mixed-Up Pix activity page. "Song Swindle," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie and Jughead have the latest Archie's recording to try to win a jingle contest, but it is stolen by a rival band. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

Cover by Stan Goldberg. Stories by Frank Doyle, George Gladir and unknown. Art by Stan Goldberg, Jon D'Agostino, Jim DeCarlo and unknown. Archie in: "Perilous Journey Part I"; "Perilous Journey Part II"; and "A Touch of Glass"! Plus: Archie and Jughead try to prove that Betty did not steal Veronica's emerald ring in "Super Sleuth"! Also: Archie in "'Dot' Robbery Case" puzzle page, "Gag Bag" half-pager and 1-page story "Lap Flap"! And: Charley Hawse, Russ and Li'l Jinx in 1-page story "Psyched Out!" 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.60.

Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg. "Turnpike Treachery" Part 1, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; A truck full of furs overturns and Archie helps out the men in the truck but they turn out to be crooks. "Calling the Play" one-page story starring Li'l Jinx's Pal Mort. "Got Your Number!" activity page with Archie. "Turnpike Treachery" Part II starring Archie Andrews, Veronica Lodge, Jughead Jones, and Reggie Mantle, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Time Out," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Tired of Archie coming home late, Fred imposes a curfew. Archie Club News. Archie's Gag Bag. Statement of Ownership; Average number of copies each issue during preceding 12 months: 236,126; Actual number of copies single issue nearest to filing date: 236,966. "Groupie Session"; Veronica discovers that Reggie is paying girls to cheer for him at performances by The Archies. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

"Crook, Line and Sinker," script and pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie, Veronica and Betty get jobs at Briney World—an aquarium tourist attraction. While working there two guys rob Veronica. "Wedded Blitz," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg; Veronica's cousin Edgar is getting married and wants a lavish ceremony at the Lodge estate. "Hold It!" half-page story with Li'l Jinx. Archie Club News. "Leader Man," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob Bolling; Reggie's ego saves the Archies when a gang wants to kidnap the band's star player. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg. "Bury Me Not," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg; Perry's Merchandise Mart has a treasure hunt where the winner of the contest gets $500 in free merchandise if they can find the hidden treasure chest using the clues that they provide; Reggie creates a fake set of clues to give to Archie, Betty and Chuck and gets Dilton to help him with the real clues. "Living Proof" half-page story with Li'l Jinx's Pal Charley. Archie's Gag Bag. Archie Club News. "Chore Score," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Henry Scarpelli; When Mrs. Andrews gets sick, Archie does chores and finds money in the couch cushions as well as papers and bottles that could be recycled for money. "Lost Gold Mine" activity page. "The Hiker"; A man shows up to Veronica's hose pretending to be the son of one of Mr. Lodge's business partners. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "The Traffic Jam Left a Bitter Taste," script and pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Dilton's van is stolen but the boys find it while traveling in a helicopter with Archie's uncle; They are able to observe Dilton's delayed alarm system and the van is recovered. "Splits-ville" one-page story starring Reggie Mantle and Veronica Lodge. Archie Full Stop Puzzle page. "Oh, Brother"; Archie and Reggie want to join the Nu Mu Mu fraternity. "The Greed Healers"; Veronica accidentally backs into someone after her brake line was cut and the man she hits tries to sue. Archie Club News. "Jewels and Justice," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Archie find a dazed man on the side of the road who crashed while delivering jewels. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg. "The Rubies of Karamel," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Cricket's nose for money discovers that the rubies on display at the museum are fakes. Two Sides activity page. "Avalanche," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Jughead and Veronica get trapped in a cave during an avalanche. "To Right a Wrong," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie and Betty help clear a cop suspected of taking a bribe. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

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Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. The Sinking Fund - Part I, script by Frank Doyle, art by Stan Goldberg; Archie is trapped in quicksand, escapes, then he & Jughead scheme to find whatever's at the bottom of the pit. Archie's Puzzle Page. The Sinking Fund Part II; Archie finds a car, and Mr. Lodge must have it! Archie Club News. The Sinking Fund - Part 3; Archie finds out "The price of being rich is too high..." Ad for Jughead with Archie Comics Digest #56 and Archie... Archie Andrews, Where Are You? Digest #26." The Sinking Fund - Part 4; Dilton helps Veronica discover how to spend Archie's money. Statement of Ownership, Management and Circulation; Average paid circulation last 12 months: 66,038. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "The Ghost of Spirit Lake," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie, Betty and Chuck spend the night in an old cabin and are terrorized by a ghost. "Crafty Cure" one-page story with Sabrina. "Decision at Dawn"; Archie's mother tries to wake him. "Rescue," script by Jim Ruth, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty asks Archie to help rescue a baby bird. "When Words Fail," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Leroy destroys The Archies' instruments. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. Off With The Old, script by Frank Doyle, art by Stan Goldberg; After getting smoked in a drag race by Jason Blossom, Archie gets Dilton to rocket power Ol' Betsy. On With The New Part II; Ol' Betsy bites the dust but the gang secretly buy Archie raffle tickets on a new car and he wins. The Afterglow Part III; Archie pampers his new car. The Discard Part IV; Veronica overhears Archie talking about Ol' Betsy and thinks he's talking about her. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. So nosey little boychiks vant fun, eh? Mama Rumbleoff show them fun! But is the gypsy witch for real? Chuck and Archie will find out in..."It's a Dog's Life"! Plus: Moose is doing his best...and everybody still yells at him! So he decides to quit school for good in..."Moose Calls It Quits"! Also featuring more tales of Archie and the gang! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.60.