Archi comic books issue 79

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"How're You Fixed for Blades," pencils by Harry Lucey (?);Archie talks Mr. Weatherbee into having the faculty attend an ice-skating get-together on Saturday, not realizing that Archie's ulterior motive is make the faculty so tired and sore from skating that they won't be able to come to school on Monday. "Takes Two to Tangle," pencils by Harry Lucey; Archie and Reggie have a fight to decide to who will take Veronica to the dance; Reggie wins easily, which causes Archie to practice boxing with Jughead; At the dance, Archie tries to take Veronica home, thinking he can now beat Reggie. "Anty-Social!", script by Frank Doyle (?), art by Bob Montana (?);Jughead spends weeks teaching an ant to do tricks, but when he and Archie take the ant to the booking agent, things go badly. Archie Fun Page. "A Cool Out"; Pat gets in trouble when he hits a boy with a snowball. "Hidden Assets"; Archie is complaining to Betty about the money Veronica spends on beauty treatments. "Dots a Plenty"; Veronica and another girls talk about liking a polka-dot dress they just saw; However, when Betty comes in the Choklit Shoppe wearing that dress, the two decide they don't like it. "Stutter Nonsense"; Reggie makes fun of Sam, who stutters, but Sam gets the last laugh. "Fit to Be Tied!"; Somebody swipes Archie's jacket at the Chocklit Shoppe; After describing the jacket, Archie doesn't get much sympathy from Pop. Archie Giant Series ad. "Phone Flub"; Archie tries to make Veronica jealous with a fake phone call, but is exposed when a repairman comes to fix the pay phone, which has been out of order all day. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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"Signal Success," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; When Betty dates Archie, Veronica loans her a brooch to wear; With Veronica's usual ulterior motive, the borrowed brooch transmits a radio signal so that Veronica can keep an eye on the pair. "In Spite of ---" one-page Shrimpy story, script and art by Joe Edwards. "Moment of Decision," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Betty and Veronica decide that Archie is too agreeable and want him to be more more forceful. Archie Giant Series Magazines ad. "Fur Flair," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Veronica tries on expensive furs in a store; Betty wishes she could own a fur piece, but can't afford anything. "Snap Shots from Veronica's Album"; Then and now snapshots featuring the gang. Archie Club News. "Little Miss Fortune," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Veronica is overly upset when her father loses $250,000 in his business, even though he is still worth four or five million dollars. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

by Bollers, Fry, & Pepoy Inspired by the popular "Sonic Adventure" game for the hot Sega "Dreamcast" platform! When Nate Morgan uses his telecrate technology to infiltrate Dr. Robotnik's computer network, he receives transmissions that send shivers down the Freedom Fighter's spines: the dastardly Doc has ordered an excavation somewhere near the mysterious Cat County ? leading them to believe he may have found the Hidden City of the Ancients! Nate and The Freedom Fighters are immediately dispatched to quell the threat ? all, that is, except for Amy Rose, who the others feel is too young. Amy is outraged ? Tails is allowed to go on the mission, and he's the same age as her! Will that stop her? Heck, no! Amy calls upon the powers of the Ring of Acorns to make herself older ? transforming herself into her "Dreamcast" counterpart, and depleting the ring of all its energy in the process! The price is a harsh one, as the ring has been used in the service of healing the Queen. Fearing ill effects, Nate insists Amy comes along on the mission with them. Can they survive Amy's amazing transformation? For that matter, can Amy?! It's a journey of discovery that will lead our fearless heroes to the startling new world depicted in the Sonic Adventure Dreamcast game! PLUS: The senses-shattering conclusion to the epic "Tales of the Great War" back-up series by Ken Penders, Chris Allan, and Jim Amash. FC, 32pg" Cover price $1.79.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. The Expert, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Archie yells at Betty and Veronica, and feels guilty about it, but Jughead warns him he'll only make things worse by apologizing. First Class Job, pencils by Bob Bolling; Archie and Jughead offer to help Mr. Lodge plant a shrub but they end up filling in the hole for the new Lodge swimming pool. Queen Business, pencils by Bob Bolling; Veronica is selected Queen of the Ball and begins to take it too seriously. Ad for Bendix Brakes with Archie and Veronica. Too Much featuring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. That Old Feeling, script by Frank Doyle, art by Bill Vigoda; Archie tries to do nice things for Mr. Lodge, with the inevitably disastrous results. Ad for Tiger Paw bicycle tires, art by Jack Davis. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Direct Edition. Written by Frank Doyle and Mike Pellowski . Art by Dan DeCarlo, Alison Flood, and Jim DeCarlo. Cover by Dan DeCarlo and Alison Flood. Mr. Lodge becomes suspicious of the new pool boy the moment Veronica takes an interest in him. Dilton's new invention causes havoc at the Lodge Mansion. Archie, Jughead and Betty are gung ho about recycling old newspapers and Veronica feels left out. Editor Gorelick promotes "Archie Meets The Punisher." 36 pages, full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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Newsstand Edition. Written by Frank Doyle and Mike Pellowski . Art by Dan DeCarlo, Alison Flood, and Jim DeCarlo. Cover by Dan DeCarlo and Alison Flood. Mr. Lodge becomes suspicious of the new pool boy the moment Veronica takes an interest in him. Dilton's new invention causes havoc at the Lodge Mansion. Archie, Jughead and Betty are gung ho about recycling old newspapers and Veronica feels left out. Editor Gorelick promotes "Archie Meets The Punisher." 36 pages, full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Betty Cooper, Betty Cooper!" Part 1, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Betty develops red skin blotches, her Uncle Drago is visiting but keeps odd hours and wails a lot, Archie is afraid of a secret his parents are hiding from him, and Jughead visits his father at the hospital. "Josie Eats Her Words" Hostess Cupcakes ad. "Big Problem" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Betty Cooper, Betty Cooper!" Part 2; The Count's wails are due to an impacted fang. Betty and Archie go to Veronica's house, where they discover Veronica has red blotches too, just like Betty. "Betty Cooper, Betty Cooper!" Part 3. "Betty Cooper, Betty Cooper!" Part 4. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.30.

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"Up-Set"; Reggie pulls away the ladder from Archie and Jughead while they're fixing the TV antenna for Veronica. "Nothing to Sneeze At"; Mr. Lodge's prize flower causes Archie to sneeze. "Struck Out"; Veronica sets Reggie up on a blind date. "A Few Arrangements"; Laurie seems like she's getting ready to host a party but is just getting ready for Wilbur to come over and help her study. Katy Keene Star Fashions (two pages of art). "The Horrible Truth"; Archie and Reggie criticize Betty and Veronica for exaggerating. "Tasty Examination"; Pat the Brat plays doctor. "Service with a Smile"; Pat the Brat eats all of the ice cream sundaes. Archie Club News. "In a Lather," script by Joe Edwards, pencils by Joe Edwards; Hap carves up soap for a contest and Jinx uses it to wash her hands. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Bob Montana. "Don't Talk Chum"; Archie and Jug try to help Sam stop stuttering. Untitled story, script and art by Bill Woggon; The devil tempts Sis into spending all her money on candy; She gets sick, and Katy gives her Castor Oil. "The Private Eye"; Ferdy becomes a private eye and ends up in jail. "It's All in the Mind," art by Joe Edwards; Mr. Wilkins can't get any respect until he takes Wilbur's advice on the stock market, not knowing it's based on a 20 year old newspaper. "Ah-hh Spring!"; t's springtime and nobody wants to be in school; Especially after Jughead tosses a bag of garlic into the ventilation system. "It's the Breaks," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx makes a snowman around a fire hydrant for stability; Bill wants to teach her a lesson by sledding through the snowman to destroy it. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

"Between Us Girls," art by Samm Schwartz; The Riverdale girls form United Girls Against Jughead to try and change Jughead's girl-hating ways. "A Hopeless Case," art by Samm Schwartz; At a party Gwen tries to get Jughead to pay attention to her. "Tell It to the Judge," art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead is chosen to be judge for the Riverdale High School Beauty Contest. Archie's Christmas Stocking ad. "Quiz Quazy," art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead is accepted as a contestant on the TV quiz show "Ask the Experts," with his category being food; All his friends chip in to buy stock in him to pay the carfare and the hotel bill, expecting to be paid back out of his winnings. "Thinking Ahead" one-page Li'l Jinx story, script and art by Joe Edwards. "Space Joker," art by Samm Schwartz; Archie jokes that Martians could already be on Earth, disguised as humans; He and Betty say no alien would pick Jughead for a model, but it turns out that is already the case. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Henry Scarpelli. "Shop Around the World," script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jon DAgostino; Veronica and Hermione decide to go shopping in Paris; While there two criminals try unsuccessfully to steal items from them. Veronica fan art. Betty & Veronica Summer Fun house ad. Shop Around the World Fashion! Illustration, script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jon DAgostino. "All Washed Up!", pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Veronica forgets she has two dates at the beach at the same time, one with Archie and one with Brad. Advice column in which Sara Algase as "Veronica" helps readers with various issues. Cheryl Blossom house ad. "My Hiccup Runneth Over"; Veronica has the hiccups. Archie's Vacation Special house ad. Kraft Macaroni & Cheese ad with the Justice League. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.75.

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by George Gladir & Stan Goldberg "Getting Your Kicks": When the football coaches see how well Betty does on the soccer field, they appoint her the new field goal kicker for the high school football team! Worried she'll get hurt, Archie becomes a male cheerleader to keep an eye out for her! Talk about a role reversal! FC, 32pg" Cover price $1.79.

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Cover by Dan DeCarlo. "Can You Top This?", pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Reggie agrees to bake a cake for Veronica so she can enter it in a school assignment just so he can watch football on her big screen TV. "Karate Strategy" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "The Cradle Of Civilization," pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Chic Stone; Archie and Jughead lead the readers in a tour of ancient Mesopotamia. To The Rescue, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; When Mr. Lodge leaves the mansion to escape his daugher's loud music, Veronica becomes convinced he's locked himself in the mansion's basement vault. "Bully For You," pencils by Bob Bolling; Archie, Jughead and Betty seek to throw a scare into a neighborhood bulldog whom they consider a bully. Betty And Veronica's pinup, art by Dan DeCarlo. 52 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito. "Prints of Wails," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Jughead and Archie foil Reggie's attempt to prank them with a Bigfoot costume. "Home Improvement" public service announcement with Veronica from the United Cerebral Palsy Association, art by Dan Decarlo; Information on making your home more accessible for handicapped people. "The Dilemma," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Jughead needs several boxes of chocolate to give to the women in his life, hoping that they shower him with food in return. "Getting the Message" one-page story, script by Hal Smith, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito. "Channel Surfer Supreme," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; A reporter wants to interview Jughead, who is the top channel surfer in Riverdale. "Birdman Blues," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Jughead's bird calls cause chaos in the school. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

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"The Shell Game," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie takes the crabs he caught to Veronica's father, with disastrous results. "Down They Go!" one-page story with Li'l Jinx. Sportsmanship activity page. "That Old Bag," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie absent-mindedly leaves behind the package he is carrying. "Someone to Root Him On," pencils by Chic Stone; Archie and Reggie have a footrace. Archie's Gag Bag. Archie Club News. "Stunt Stint," script by Frank Doyle, art by Harry Lucey; Archie tries one stunt after another to attract the attention of a pretty girl on the beach. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.40.

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Little Archies dog Spotty rescues a boy from the river; Jughead learns hypnotism; Little Archie is kidnapped by an escaped convict; Little Reggie convinces Veronica to go through a carnival funhouse with him, and soon regrets it. Plus Lil Jinx by Joe Edwards. 48 pages. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Stan Goldberg. Hostess Fruit Pies ad with Josie. Words And Music, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Reggie's lyrics fail to impress a club owner but Betty's lyrics secure them a contract. Cook's Tour, script by Frank Doyle, art by Stan Goldberg; Alan tries to prove he is a gourmet chef, but ruins the food and the kitchen, so Alan takes everyone back to the pizza parlor where he works and impresses the chef with his pizzas. The Mower...The Merrier, script and art by Dexter Taylor; The Andrews' lawn mower breaks down so Mr. Andrews calls Jughead to bring over his goat; The goat nibbles the lawn bare and butts Mr. Andrews a few times. Archie Club News. 36 pgs. $0.40. Cover price $0.50.

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by Dan Parent By Popular Demand: The Return of Cheryl Blossom! Continued from the pages of this month's Betty & Veronica Spectacular #64! "Lights, Camera, Action! (Love Showdown II)": Chapters 3 and 4 of this long-awaited sequel to the "Love Showdown" saga finds Archie, Betty, and Veronica doing their best to get away from Cheryl and her movie cameras. Just what is Cheryl up to? Is she really shooting a movie? What's she going to do when she realizes she's just bringing Archie, Betty, and Veronica closer together?! FC, 32pg$2.19 Cover price $2.19.

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Cover Story; Mr. Weatherbee loses his new hat twice in a heavy wind storm; Archie gets it back for him, but each time it's worse for the wear. Complete Bed Pests; Mr. Weatherbee checks into a hospital for rest and quiet; But when word gets out in the school that he's gone, he gets two visitors: Archie and Jughead. The Confidence Game; Archie is given a briefcase full of money by Mr. Weatherbee to guard until it can be deposited at the bank in the morning. Potluck; Professor Flutesnoot gives Archie a vat to clean. Hostess Fruit Pies ad with Archie. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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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.

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By Tania del Rio 'Trick or Trick?': What makes this Halloween more special than all the others is the fact that Sabrina is now old enough to be let in on a little secret: Halloween is the one day that witches and wizards are allowed to freely use magic in the mortal realm! Of course, as with any privilege, there are rules that must be followed. Is Sabrina up to the task of this new responsibility? She'll find out when she joins Llandra, Shinji, and Gwen at the local theme park's 'haunted house!' But the tricks are on them, as they learn the exhibit really is haunted! Add to this mystery the usual dose of romantic intrigue, and Sabrina's aunts who are out to trick the kids who come to their door, and you're in for a real Halloween treat! Cover price $2.25.

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Cover art by Dan Parent. "High School Switcheroo," script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Rich Koslowski; Wanting the students to try something different, the faculty switch the students' first period elective to something they're unfamiliar with; Veronica is enrolled in "Domestic Living" while Betty is signed up for "Corporate Business"; Both girls struggle in their assigned electives: Betty has to make hard business decisions including layoffs, presentations and mergers, while Veronica deals with carpentry, cooking and car engine repair. "B&V Present School's In The Bag Fashions!", art by Dan Parent; 2 pages of fashionable book bags. "Homework the Easy Way!", art by Dan Parent; The girls share their secrets for getting good grades in school. "B&V's Time For A Change Quiz!", art by Dan Parent; A quiz to determine if you like change or prefer things more stable. Back To School Fashions page by Dan Parent. "What Class Is Right For You?", art by Dan Parent; The gang discovers which electives are best for them. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.25.

Cover pencils by Gus Lemoine. "Strange Things Are Happening," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; When Fran, Dippy, and Dan decide to return to Aunt Agatha's house for another investigation, the doubting Rod decides to beat them there and scare them. "The Tortoise and the Long Hair," pencils by Gus Lemoine; Dick tries to prove that his motorcycle is faster and more dependable than his father's bicycle. "Cold Feet," pencils by Gus Lemoine; Fran convinces Dick and Dan to go barefoot in an attempt to steal their shoes for the Groovy Rockers Fan Club. "In the Know with Damon Diddit," pencils by Gus Lemoine; Mr. Diddit lectures his son Damon on the history of the bicycle and bicycle safety. "Culture Is," art by Samm Schwartz; Dick decides to quit the band to become an apprentice writer for the Snob Hill Music Culture Society. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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(W) Frank Doyle (A) Stan Goldberg Dexter Taylor Jon DAgostino (CA) Stan Goldberg Summer might just be starting, but this book will make you never want to go back in the water again! This issue from 1980 with a JAWS-inspired cover is loaded with hilarious stories of mirth, music, and mayhem! From pizza parties to animal antics, this collectors item is a cant miss! Youre gonna need a bigger boat to fit all the fun found in ARCHIES TV LAUGH-OUT #79, faithfully reprinted in a full-facsimile edition! This issue from 1980 with a JAWS-inspired cover is loaded with hilarious stories of mirth, music, and mayhem! Youre gonna need a bigger boat to fit all the fun found in ARCHIES TV LAUGH-OUT #79, faithfully reprinted in a full-facsimile edition! 32 pages, full color, not rated. Cover price $4.99.

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(W) Frank Doyle (A) Stan Goldberg Dexter Taylor Jon DAgostino (CA) Stan Goldberg Summer might just be starting, but this book will make you never want to go back in the water again! This issue from 1980 with a JAWS-inspired cover is loaded with hilarious stories of mirth, music, and mayhem! From pizza parties to animal antics, this collectors item is a cant miss! Youre gonna need a bigger boat to fit all the fun found in ARCHIES TV LAUGH-OUT #79, faithfully reprinted in a full-facsimile edition! This issue from 1980 with a JAWS-inspired cover is loaded with hilarious stories of mirth, music, and mayhem! Youre gonna need a bigger boat to fit all the fun found in ARCHIES TV LAUGH-OUT #79, faithfully reprinted in a full-facsimile edition! 32 pages, full color, not rated. Cover price $4.99.

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(W) Frank Doyle (A) Stan Goldberg Dexter Taylor Jon DAgostino (CA) Dan Parent Rosario Tito Pena Summer might just be starting, but this book will make you never want to go back in the water again! This issue from 1980 with a JAWS-inspired cover is loaded with hilarious stories of mirth, music, and mayhem! From pizza parties to animal antics, this collectors item is a cant miss! Youre gonna need a bigger boat to fit all the fun found in ARCHIES TV LAUGH-OUT #79, faithfully reprinted in a full-facsimile edition! This issue from 1980 with a JAWS-inspired cover is loaded with hilarious stories of mirth, music, and mayhem! Youre gonna need a bigger boat to fit all the fun found in ARCHIES TV LAUGH-OUT #79, faithfully reprinted in a full-facsimile edition! 32 pages, full color, not rated. Cover price $7.99.

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Written by Dan Parent, Hal Smith, Mike Pellowski, Dick Malmgren, Bill Golliher and Various. Art by Jeff Shultz, Dan Parent, Bob Bolling, Dick Malmgren, Bill Galvan, Bob Smith, Jon D'Agostino, Henry Scarpelli and Various. Cover by Bill Golliher and Bob Smith. BRAND NEW LEAD STORY: 'Summer Smart' Archie is thrilled to be starting his summer vacation-too bad he failed biology and has to be tutored by Miss Grundy! Archie soon realizes Ms. Grundy is a lot more fun outside of school... but will he still learn? 192 pages, full color. Cover price $6.99.

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Canadian Price Variant. $1.65 cover price. Softcover digest, 4 7/8" x 6 5/8", 128 pages, full color. Cover price $1.65.