Archi comic books issue 72

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"Teen-Type"; When Archie's father reads of a gang crime in the paper, Archie reassures him that there's only a few juvenile delinquents and they can be spotted by how they dress. Pep Comics ad. "Let's Face It"; Archie appears to be painting a mustache on a portrait of Jughead, sending Mr. Weatherbee into gales of laughter. "Smear Campaign"; Betty and Veronica use Reggie as a guinea pig in their efforts to find smear-proof lipstick; When Betty tries to extend the experiment to Archie, Veronica objects. "Christmas Is Christmas" text story. "Test of the Town"; The gang is mad at Miss Grundy for being too strict; Jughead overhears the school superintendent tell Mr. Weatherbee that unless her class does well on the next day's test, Miss Grundy will be fired for not being effective; The gang thinks all they have to do is not study for the test and they will be rid of Miss Grundy. "Gripe Sniper"; Mr. Weatherbee rigs a microphone under the bench where students sit during lunch hour; He hears Archie and Jughead talk about possibly skipping school to go ice-skating the next day. "Secret Sorrow"; Someone sees Archie kiss a girl (not Veronica) at a dance, but Archie doesn't know who it is; When Reggie tells him to guess what he saw at the dance last night, Archie panics and does everything Reggie tells him to do. Archie Club ad. Archie's Christmas Stocking ad. Wilbur ad. "Sis the Candy Kid," script by Bill Woggon, Barbara McGowan (story idea), and Molly Bill (story idea), art by Bill Woggon; Sis can't open her mouth and Katy takes her to the dentist to see what's the matter. "Watch the Birdie"; Archie, Jughead and Mr. Weatherbee go bird-watching. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Bob White. "The Paws That Refreshes," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; The girls find giant footprints in the sand and assume the boys are pranking them. "Poor Little Rich Girl," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica tries to convince Betty that her life is nothing but work, decisions and drudgery. "The Hideaway," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica goes to outlandish lengths to avoid Betty so Betty won't invite herself along on the outing Veronica has planned with Archie. "Stylish" one-page Shrimpy story, script and art by Joe Edwards. "Strike," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; The girls force Archie and Reggie to take them bowling. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.12.

"I, Robotnik!" Written by Karl Bollers. Art by Steven Butler and Pam Eklund. What new mysteries lie in wait for Sonic and his friends when they discover a new device called a...television?! Includes Tales of the Great War Part 1 - "The Shot Heard 'Round the World!" Written by Ken Penders. Art by Art Mawhinney and Jim Amash. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.79.

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Stories by unknown. Art by Harry Lucey and unknown. Archie is tricked into cleaning Veronica's car so she can go out on a date with Reggie to a concert in "Vacuum Cleaned"! Plus: The discotheque that the Archies are playing at is robbed in "Labor of Love"! Also: In prehistoric times, Archie invents the golf cart in "Glof Anyone?" And: Mr. Lodge hires Archie for a part time job in 1-page story "Request Granted"! Plus: Li'l Jinx is expecting a call from Greg in 1-page story "Home Run!" by Joe Edwards. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Written by Frank Doyle. Art by Dan DeCarlo and Alison Flood. Cover by Dan DeCarlo and Alison Flood. Betty helps up a man dressed as Santa who has fallen on a patch of ice. Veronica hangs a sprig of mistletoe over the doorway of one of the classrooms to see who takes the invitation. Veronica hangs a sprig of mistletoe over the doorway of one of the classrooms to see who takes the invitation. To help Pop drum up some extra holiday business, Betty and Veronica serve as waitresses wearing just a Santa jacket and boots. Editor Gorelick promotes Archie's Christmas Stocking #1, Josie & The Pussycats Giant #2, Jughead's Baby Tales #1, and Reggie's Revenge #1. 36 pages, full color. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

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Last 25-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "I Get the Point," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie tries to duck out of a tennis match against Betty by faking an elbow injury. Betty's Puzzle page by Joe Edwards. "Top Drawer" half-page story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx asks the definition of a word. "Near Miss," art by Stan Goldberg; Betty practically attaches herself to Archie and people begin to notice. "Clipping Penalty," pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie gets a job trimming a hedge in order to pay for his date with Betty; Betty decides to help him so he won't be too tired. Untitled Betty and Me Gag Bag story, script and pencils by Bob Montana, inks by Joe Edwards; Examples of how Betty loves Archie, in spite of himself. "Calling Collect," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie is incensed because he thinks Reggie owes him money and Betty tries to be peacemaker. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Al Fagaly. ### "My Diary"; Archie takes a diary from Veronica on accident. Untitled story, script and art by Bill Woggon; Katy goes on a plane trip to several different countries. "Bookworm"; Jughead gets so caught up in the book he just checked out from the library, he doesn't see all the dangers he's walking through. Untitled story, script by Hazel Marten (as Scott Fleming), art by Bill Woggon; Nevada Jones stops a crooked gambler. "The Art of Still Life Painting"; There is no script in this strip as Willy the Wise Guy shops for still life objects: Wine, fruit, cheese; He ends up eating the subjects before he can paint them. "A Dog's Life," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx gets a puppy. "The Thin Man"; The girls help Uncle Bumble get into shape for the annual Moose Lodge baseball game. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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"His Just Desserts," art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead gets Betty and Veronica to invite him for a free meal. "Tree Sap," art by Samm Schwartz; After interviewing Mr. Lodge for the school newspaper, Jughead is inspired to look up his ancestors. "Step by Step!", art by Samm Schwartz; Midge decides to teach Moose how to dance. Betty and Veronica Spectacular ad. "Foul Play"; Because he can't get into the Frosh Luncheon without a date, Jughead makes dates with Betty, Veronica, and Midge (just to be sure.) Statement of Ownership for October 1, 1960; Average paid circulation for the previous 12 months was 282,117. "In a Corner," script and art by Joe Edwards; Shrimpy is being punished by having to stand in the corner; He phones the radio station with a request. "The Helper"; Archie has to stay home and clean out the garage; Reggie pays Jughead $5.00 to do the job, but Archie is in trouble when Jughead takes cleaning out too literally. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Alison Flood. "Act One," script by Bob Bolling, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Rich Koslowski; Veronica runs into a handsome youth claiming to be a rich socialite; She later discovers that he's actually a struggling actor and the nephew of Smithers. Meet Sabrina Archway Paperbacks ad. Veronica fan art. "Weather or Not," script by Bill Golliher, pencils by DeCarlo; Aunt Hilda's garden is sunny and green in the middle of winter. "Slip-up," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Rich Koslowski; After an ice storm turns Riverdale into a skating rink, Mr. Lodge hires a snow plow to get Veronica to class. "I Made Them Myself," script by Bill Golliher, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Rich Koslowski; Veronica gives the Riverdale High hockey team special Christmas presents. Archie's Holiday Fun Digest #2 ad. Advice column in which Sara Algase as "Veronica" helps readers with various issues. "Celebrity Status," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Rich Koslowski; Veronica laments her lack of world renown. Sabrina house ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.75.

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First $1.79 cover price. Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Henry Scarpelli. "Fright Night," script by Bill Golliher, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Betty plans a special evening of dinner and a scary movie with Archie, but Jughead shows up and disrupts everything. Fan art. "Memories Are Made Of This," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Betty invites Archie and Jughead to come over and see her scrapbook. Monthly letter to the Archie readers from editor Victor Gorelick. "Private Matters," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Betty begins to feels like she is under constant surveillance everywhere she goes. "Special Delivery," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Betty orders a take-out pizza and gets caught in a blizzard, so she decides to go to Archie's house; However, she ends up at Veronica's house instead. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.79.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Knight Fall"; Jughead tries to make Archie and Reggie see that Veronica is pitting them against each other for her own amusement. "Cross-Country Crisis"; Archie and Reggie compete in an obstacle auto race but neither one wins when they encounter an unexpected obstacle - a girls' summer camp. "Run, Don't Walk" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. Archie Club News. "The Deadly Game Part Two," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; At the police station, Archie and Jughead try to convince the cops that they are not using or selling drugs. 52 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito. "A Jellybean by Any Other Name" Part 2, script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; When Reggie threatens to tell everyone Jellybean's real name Jughead warns him that there may be dire consequences, but the truth comes out anyway. "Cookie Monster," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Reggie teases Jughead for his cookie-making skills, but then Reggie learns that Moose is Jughead's partner. Archie's Club News. "The Artful Toddler," script by Dan Parent, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Jughead demonstrates finger painting to his sister, but a gallery owner thinks they are Jellybean's paintings and mounts an exhibit for the tot. "The Hot 70's," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Jughead wants to win a big dance contest (the prize is food) and he agrees to let Ethel help him learn to dance. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

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Leaving Town ad for Hostess Twinkies starring Josie. Past-Present And Future; Archie decides not to exchange gifts with anyone this year, then has a nightmare about his decision. The Sleeping Pill; Jughead can't sleep so Archie offers his "can't fail" sleep remedies. What Hoppened?; Archie and Reggie use a pogo stick in the school's hallways. A Christmas Story; Archie arrives at the North Pole only to find the reindeer are on strike. 32 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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A Holiday Happening! The boys are building a treehouse when they spot a nearby helicopter in trouble; when he sees all the food, Jughead wants to tag along to Little Archies picnic with Veronica. Plus Lil Jinx by Joe Edwards. 48 pages. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Alison Flood. "It's in the Bag!!", script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Alison Flood; Betty is getting attention as the fastest bagger at Shopway, so Veronica gets a job there too. "Sweatering It Out," script by Joe Edwards, pencils by Fernando Ruiz, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica knits Archie a sweater. "Model for Mayhem," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Mike Esposito; Archie 1 creates the world's first sculpture. "Using the Old Noodle," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Sabrina wants to cook an old-fashioned Christmas dinner for Harvey. "Setting the Record Straight," script by George Gladir, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Mike Esposito; Betty is waiting for Archie to come over and is reading a magazine that makes her feel that Archie is taking advantage of her. "Mess Distress," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty's mom wants her to help clean the house, but Betty keeps making dates with Archie. "Beauties and the Beast," script by Hal Smith, pencils by Howard Bender, inks by Rudy Lapick; The girls are wild about the TV character Animalman, so Reggie rents an ape costume. "Veronica's Planet," script by Hal Smith, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Lodge buys Veronica a planet. Plus other strips, pinups, and more. 100 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.75.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg. "Nile Tale," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Rudy Lapick; On an archaeological dig, the gang uncovers a stone tablet describing events from ancient Egypt. "The Substitute," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Thinking Josie dates Alan only for his physique, Alexander enrolls in a gym to build himself up. "Bee Yourself," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Joe Edwards; Hilda tries to magically move a beehive. "The Boy Friend," script by Dexter Taylor, pencils by Dexter Taylor, inks by Jon D'Agostino; A letter from Veronica makes everyone think that she's picked up a new boyfriend while on a trip to England. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.40.

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by George Gladir & Rex Lindsey "Lost and Found": Veronica starts a kennel club for pedigreed dogs ?? and that means Jughead's mutt Hot Dog is not allowed! When Veronica's prize pedigree is dognapped, however, guess who's first to sniff out the culprits?! FC, 32pg$2.19 Cover price $2.19.

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Sabrina uses her magic to help other people with their Christmas shopping; the witches face a day without magic in freezing temperatures; Sabrina models fashions submitted by readers. Stories and art by George Gladir, Dick Malmgren, Stan Goldberg, and Jon D'Agostino, plus Lil Jinx by Joe Edwards. 32 pages. Cover by Goldberg. Cover price $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

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Cover by Stan Goldberg. "Shopping Spree" Hostess Twinkies ad. "Age Before Duty"; Coach Kleats thinks he can't keep up because he's getting old; He finds a charlatan doctor who promises his rejuvenating rays will return his youth, but all the machine will do is make money for the doctor; Meanwhile, Archie and Chuck come up with a plan to make Coach Kleats feel needed again. "Cheese Whiz!" one-page Li'l Jinx story, script by Joe Edwards. Archie Club News. "A Star Is Worn"; Archie gets caught up in a recording scam that promises to make him a star for a mere $50. Mr. Weatherbee tries to prove that anyone who sends in a recording will get the same response, but his voice is so bad that the company decides to issue it as a legitimate comedy record. Laugh Comics Digest ad. Jughead with Archie Digest ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

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by Various The spotlight is on the wonderful cast of Archie supporting characters, in this double digest featuring new stories and classic tales. Digest, FC $3.59 Cover price $3.59.

by Tania del Rio. 'It's Nice to be Ice': The romance and intrigue continue from the previous issue, as Sabrina and her friends receive their surprising test scores, and Amy continues to tutor Harvey in 'how to be a good boyfriend.' She even convinces him to throw a party while his folks are away, as a way of building his confidence with girls! Sabrina disapproves of Harvey abusing his parent's trust, but can't resist going to the party herself when she learns the theme is 'icy cool' - the perfect opportunity for some hair magic! But the magic may not last as jealous friends and rowdy guests threaten to end this party early. PLUS: The Reintroduction of Alan M.! Josie and the Pussycats star in 'A Big Help' (by Tania del Rio & Christopher Lie): When it comes to 'helping' the band, Alex would rather flex his cell phone minutes than his muscles. The girls resign themselves to being their own roadies... until a blonde, buff stranger named Alan comes along. He's more than happy to lift their heavy equipment... and maybe sweep the girls off their feet, too! Cover price $2.25.

By Dan Parent. "What a Card": When Betty sends out a Christmas card featuring a cute photo of herself, it's a smash hit. So much so, that Veronica vows to outdo Betty ? by creating a whole Christmas card calendar filled with Veronica photos! 32pgs. Cover price $2.25.

Written by Dan Parent, Frank Doyle, Fernando Ruiz, George Gladir, Dick Malmgren and Various. Art by Bill Golliher, Samm Schwartz, Fernando Ruiz, Dick Malmgren, Hy Eisman, Bob Smith, Jon D'Agostino, Rudy Lapick and Various. Cover by Pat Kennedy, Tim Kennedy and Bob Smith. Brand New Halloween Story! In 'Something Is Missing...' the gang takes Jellybean trick or treating. Unfortunately, when they get back to Jughead's they realize they have the wrong kid! Where is Jellybean? Is this a trick? 160 pages, full color. Cover price $5.99.

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"The Trend Setters," art by Stan Goldberg; When Fran the Fan finds out that the Archies are going to appear at the Ma-ads concert, the Archies have to find a way to sneak past souvenir-hungry fans. Post Cereals ad with Archie. "Bash Crash," pencils by Stan Goldberg; Bippy doesn't like oddballs at his party. "Broom Zoom," pencils by Stan Goldberg; Aunt Hilda takes Sabrina on a roller coaster to teach her how to stay on a flying broom. "Queer Fear," pencils by Stan Goldberg; Dick is not as frightened by the fans that chase him than he is by the fact that they one day might stop chasing him. "Hex Vex," pencils by Stan Goldberg; Cora asks Sabrina how to swipe another girl's boyfriend and then steals Sabrina's boyfriend. "Sign Whine," pencils by Stan Goldberg; Bippy gets the establishment uptight with a blank protest sign. "Gag Gig," pencils by Stan Goldberg; Bippy gets equal rights, but not the kind he hoped for. Archie's Christmas Stocking ad. "Witch Pitch," pencils by Stan Goldberg; Sabrina explains witchcraft to her classmates and gets detention. "The Feet Generation," pencils by Stan Goldberg; Bippy the Hippy convinces Dippy to go barefoot, but Dippy finds it more harmful than liberating. Plus various other stories. 36 pgs., full color. NOTE: Becomes Mad House Glads (1970-1974 Archie) for #73-94 Cover price $0.15.

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