Archi comic books issue 93

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Cover by Harry Lucey & Terry Szenics. Stories by Frank Doyle, Tom Moore and unknown. Art by Harry Lucey & Terry Szenics, Samm Schwartz, Tom Moore, Dan DeCarlo & Rudy Lapick and unknown. Archie returns from a trip to the South, sporting a Southern wardrobe, a Southern accent, and courtly Southern manners that the girls all swoon over in "Southern Exposure!" Plus: Jughead eats twelve rubber hot dogs Reggie brought to a party as a gag in "Man Bites Dog!"; there's a prize being offered to the student who's most helpful to the teachers in "Award To the Wise"; in a fishing competition, Archie uses heavy fishing equipment, while Reggie uses scuba gear to dive in after the fish in "Reel Anglers"; Archie asks us to guess the "stones" associated with different jobs in the activity page "Stone Query"; Archie taking up boxing in the 1-pager "Punch Lines"; and after Veronica says she admires men with poise, Reggie and Betty try to break up her and Archie by causing Archie to have a lot of accidents in "Poise Will Be Poise"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Bob White. Follow the Girls, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; The girls go to a local island for the day to get some privacy, and the boys follow them, only to discover that the island abounds in rockslides and wild goats. Chance Encounter, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty makes the acquaintance of a handsome new boy; When she refuses to introduce him to Veronica, Ronnie tries a series of tricks, disguises and assumed identities to get close to him. Article on movie star Ann-Margret. Direct Line, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Veronica decline to direct a beautiful new girl to the Chok'lit Shoppe. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

by K. Bollers, Fry, & Pepoy Sonic returns to Knothole and finds himself in hot water because of the missing Sword of Acorns. Angered by the frosty reception, he hastily leaves with Tails, Rotor and Mina. Sonic blames himself and can't stop thinking about the Sword. Robotnik is also angry over the lost Sword of Acorns, terrified it will get in rebel hands and actually restore free will to those he's imprisoned. The facts don't stop Robotnik, however, he pretends to have the Sword in a nefarious plot to hoodwink the newly arrived Overlanders. FC, 32pg Cover price $1.99.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. It's a Dilly, art by Samm Schwartz; Mr. Weatherbee tries to get Archie and Reggie to stop horsing around by giving them a job to do, and tells them "no dilly dallying." Protest, script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Archie wants to organize a protest like all the other teenagers are doing in America, but is appalled to find that all the other kids are happy and have nothing to protest about. Rich Man, Poor Man, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Samm Schwartz; Archie's car has defective brakes, and Veronica is upset at him for taking her out in such a dangerous vehicle. Star Gazing featuring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. That's Santa's Bag, Man, art by Samm Schwartz; The Archies dress as Santa's helpers to play a Christmas gig at the fire house. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Written by Frank Doyle, George Gladir, and Kathleen Webb. Art by Dan DeCarlo, Henry Scarpelli, Jeff Shultz, and Al Milgrom. Cover by Dan DeCarlo and Henry Scarpelli. Betty's wish on an old television program premium comes true, thanks to Jughead. Trying to win a state baking competition, the girls seek out Jughead to tell them where their recipe went wrong. Veronica walks over to Betty's house in torn clothing in order to show her empathy with the poor folks of Riverdale. The seats at Pop's Choc'lit Shoppe prove to be lucky for everybody but Veronica. Editor Gorelick promotes Filmart's Cartoon World Gallery in Huntington, New York, and their special celebration of Archie Comics. 36 pages, full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Cover pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Martin Epp. "Talk Is Cheap," art by Harry Lucey; Archie tries to get Betty to show Veronica how to be a cheap date and it ends up getting him beaten up by everybody. "Strange Change," art by Dave Berg; Jughead has trouble purchasing a train ticket. "Tea with Bertha," script by Bill Woggon, pencils by Hazel Marten (as Bill Woggon), inks by Cassie Bill; Katy and Bertha review fashion designs submitted by readers specifically for Katy's plus-size friend. Untitled story, script by Bill Woggon, pencils by Hazel Marten (as Bill Woggon), inks by Cassie Bill; Katy gets invited to a "Gay Nineties" costume ball and searches for the appropriate costume. "Wrong Distance Please," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Tiny calls the phone company with a complaint. "Poetic Justice"; Miss Grundy catches Betty passing a note to Archie. "Present-ly Yours"; Fred spots Archie coming out of an expensive men's clothing store and fears the worst. "Some Party," script and art by Joe Edwards; When she doesn't get invited to her friend's birthday party, Jinx decides to sabotage it. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Samm Schwartz. Servant Problem, script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; After losing a bet to Reggie, Jughead becomes his servant for a day. Field Day, script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead is turned down for the track team and winds up taking care of the equipment for its star pole-vaulter, Reggie. Strictly Poetic, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead tries to get Big Ethel off his back by insulting her favorite poet, Percy Bysshe Shelly. Barber's Itch, script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Everyone and everything seems to be conspiring to force Jughead to get a haircut against his will. 32 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

by Dan Parent "Occupational Hazard": With a threatened cutback in allowance from her dad, Veronica must do the unthinkable: get a job! Of course, getting a job at the mall gets her a 25% discount ? the only problem is, she wants to buy 100% of the mall's inventory! "A Classy Dresser": Move over Cher and Madonna ? Veronica proves she's the queen of costume changes by wearing custom-designed, school-subject-themed dresses to every class! FC, 32pg" Cover price $1.79.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe. "Santa Confidential," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Betty spreads some Christmas cheer as she tells the kids she's babysitting the "secrets" to Santa's successful annual mission?; After all, haven't you wondered how Santa does it all in one night and fits all those presents on his sleigh?! "Car Trouble," script by Bill Golliher, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Betty is having trouble car shopping, but Archie agrees to help her out. Betty Christmas Fashions, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Henry Scarpelli. "The Big Surprise!", script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; The girls are discussing what their boyfriends could do to surprise them. "Let Her Eat Cake," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Betty tries to resist the pastries her father brought home while she is studying. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.99.

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"Double Your Pleasure"; The gang notices Dilton isn't acting like himself and when Dilton show up and ask for there help to stop himself they get more perplexed. "Getting the Word"; Charley isn't sure the word his teacher called him was good or bad. "Getting the Message with Alexander Graham Bell"; Archie helps Reggie to understand the importance of hearing thanks to a history lesson about Alexander Graham Bell. "Good Deal" Hostess Cup Cakes ad with Archie. "Rare Hair"; Veronica tells Betty she is worried about the football teams grooming habits. Archie Quarter Comics ad. "Habit Bit"; The Ski Instructor points out Betty's bad habits. Archie Club News. "Deep-Rooted"; Reggie puts his two cents in on improving Pop's and gets Moose seeing red. Archie Digest ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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by Various What's better than a digest full of those teen dream queens Betty & Veronica? A double digest full of them! Featuring new stories and classic tales by Dan DeCarlo, Stan Goldberg, Henry Scarpelli, and more! Digest, FC Cover price $3.19.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "Scared Stiff," script by Rich Margopoulos, pencils by Chic Stone, inks by Rudy Lapick; The gang decides to treat Reggie to a taste of his own medicine after he scares them with his tricks once too often. Sunkist ad with Archie and His Friends. "Refresher Course," script by Frank Doyle, art by Dan DeCarlo; Betty and Veronica are too tired from school to go bowling with the guys--until they hear that handsome new student Jack Sharpe will be bowling with them. "The Weakened Warrior"; Archie and Chuck trick some football opponents about Moose's weakness on the field. "The Head Shrinkers"; Archie and Chuck get swelled heads over their abilities in soccer. "It's a Snap"; Chuck takes pictures for the school paper but forgets to put film in the camera. "Tickets to Trouble"; Archie buys tickets to a concert from Dilton, but Mr. Lodge gives Veronica tickets to give away to the same concert. Archie Fan Club ad. "The Greeks"; The school is having a Greek Festival and everyone is dressing up except Reggie. AIDS public service announcement with the Archie gang. 132 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.35.

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Script by Craig Boldman. Art by Rex Lindsey. Cover art by Rex Lindsey. Archie is upset when Veronica doesn't call him after four days, and then he gets upset with Jughead for not being angry too over her treatment of Archie (got that?), so Jughead does the only thing he can, imitate Archie's anguish, in "Attitude Adjustment." Jughead in "Lucky Break" and "Target Trula." 32 pgs. Full color. Cover price $1.50.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg. "Mistaken Identity" Hostess snack cakes ad with Josie. "Sword & Sorcery," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Jon D'Agostino; After a long day of playing Dragons & Dungeons, Archie dreams he is on a quest. "Print Hint!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Hap shows Li'l Jinx a picture of a rare misprinted stamp. "Deal Spiel," script by George Gladir (credited), pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Jon D'Agostino; After an ATM mistake gives Archie an extra five hundred dollars, he tries to resist the urgings of Veronica and a shady used car salesman to upgrade from his old jalopy. "Advice with a Smile," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie wants Smithers to teach him how to be a butler. Archie Club News. "A Gentleman's Game," Script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Jon D'Agostino; An English Lord named Malcolm visits Riverdale and brags about his fencing skills; Big Moose comes to the rescue of Veronica and Malcolm and saves them from some rough bikers. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

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"The Hero"; Archie saves a fellow student who didn't look both ways before he crossed from being hit by a car; Later he is awarded the "Safety Cup" in assembly. "Supper Topper," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx plans to teach her dad a lesson by only eating dessert. "The New Look"; After being confronted by his shoulder angel and shoulder devil Reggie tries to be nice for a change. "Cake Bake"; Sabrina uses her magic to bake an artistic cake in cooking class; Her cake wins her first place in a student art show. "Snow Show"; Miss Grundy takes her class out in the snow to look at snowflakes under a microscope. "The Football Hero"; Coach Kleats gets Jughead to help the football team out by making Fangs mad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by Dan DeCarlo. "Still Street Blues," script by Ed Berdej, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Parody of "Hill Street Blues" TV show. "A Ghost Host," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Rudy Lapick; Sabrina teaches Della the meaning of Christmas. Archie's Club News. "The Tycoon," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Alan's new job as a gas station attendant and then a bag boy at the supermarket has him dreaming of a future of wealth and international success. "Tank You Very Much," script and pencils by Dexter Taylor; Little Archie and Little Jughead convince Miss Grundy to let them build a large aquarium in the classroom. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

by Scott Cunningham and Stan Goldberg "Seeing Things": The Archies are back... and they're singing the blues! What can be worse than driving back from a bad gig in the sweltering summer heat with a broken air conditioner? Running out of radiator fluid and having to spend the night at an allegedly haunted lake, that's what! 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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"Romantic Antic"; Professor Flutesnoot seems to have the inside track with the attractive new French teacher, so Mr. Weatherbee asks Archie for advice. "Slave Knave"; On faculty Slave Day, Reggie puts in an anonymous bid for Mr. Weatherbee to serve as Archie's slave, hoping to get Archie in trouble, but it doesn't go as he planned. "Nervous Service"; Since it's Thursday and Archie hasn't been sent to his office all week, Mr. Weatherbee drives himself crazy wondering what's going to happen. "Obedience Training"; Mr. Weatherbee blows his top when Archie fails to deliver a message. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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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, 192pgs, FCSRP: $3.59 Cover price $3.59.

Salem's Secret: Part 1 - by Tania Del Rio, Chad Thomas & Jim Amash Once, Sabrina's loyal cat Salem was a warlock who attempted to take control of the Magic Realm. His punishment? Spend the rest of his life as a cat! For the first time ever, learn what Salem did to earn this unique magical punishment - and what he did in the aftermath that affects Sabrina to this day, especially after her recent battle to become good again! Cover price $2.25.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Finding Refuse," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; The Glads write and sing a song about preventing pollution; Fran tells Rod how they are doing something worthy; Rod takes the challenge and writes a speech about keeping Larchdale clean. "Loves Me Not," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx gets stung picking daisies. "The Peacemaker," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Fran turned down Rod and is going dancing with Danny; Danny feels bad about things he said to Rod and wants to apologize; He finds Rod and says he's sorry but so does Rod. "Speck of Trouble," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Henry Scarpelli; After complaining about the boys music, Mr. Didit decides to play around with some Beethoven but can't get anything right; He is on his last sheet of composing paper when his writing pen explodes onto his violin. Jughead With Archie Digest ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Written by Angelo DeCesare, Greg Crosby, Mike Pellowski, Rich Margopoulos, Bob Bolling and Various. Art by Jeff Shultz, Pat Kennedy, Stan Goldberg, Chic Stone, Bob Bolling, Bob Smith, Ken Selig, Mike Esposito, Rudy Lapick and Various. Cover by Dan Parent. BRAND NEW STORY: In "The Facts of Leaf" by Angelo DeCesare, Jeff Shultz and Bob Smith, Archie's stuck cleaning up all the leaves on the Riverdale High School lawn -- on a Saturday! Can he get by with a little help from his friends, or will they all leaf him alone? Plus: "Autumn in Riverdale" by Greg Crosby, Pat Kennedy and Ken Selig; "Take-Out and Deliver" by Mike Pellowski, Stan Goldberg and Mike Esposito; "Seeing Stars!" by Rich Margopoulos, Chic Stone and Rudy Lapick; "Fear of Flying" by Bob Bolling and Stone; and more! 192 pages, full color. Cover price $7.99.

Canadian Price Variant. 75¢ cover price. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. "Still Street Blues," script by Ed Berdej, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Parody of "Hill Street Blues" TV show. "A Ghost Host," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Rudy Lapick; Sabrina teaches Della the meaning of Christmas. Archie's Club News. "The Tycoon," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Alan's new job as a gas station attendant and then a bag boy at the supermarket has him dreaming of a future of wealth and international success. "Tank You Very Much," script and pencils by Dexter Taylor; Little Archie and Little Jughead convince Miss Grundy to let them build a large aquarium in the classroom. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

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