Archi comic books issue 91

"Cops and Robbers!"; The gang plans to have a surprise party for Veronica; They get Betty to keep her occupied, but her absence from home, along with some confusing phone calls, have Mr. Lodge convinced that Veronica has been kidnapped. "Oh Sleigh, Can You See!"; When he's running late for school, Archie borrows Murgatroyd's sled to gain some time. "Counter Spy"; Archie gets a part-time job at Pop Tate's; Reggie tries to get Archie fired by ordering an improbable sandwich of "cucumbers, chopped liver, hard-boiled eggs, tuna fish, chopped walnuts, and a slice of salami." "Whine, Swimmin' and Song"; Coach Kleats can't get the girls in his swimming class to get in the water; They gossip and swoon over a crooner named Elvis Boone. Archie Giant Series ad. "A Vicious Cycle"; Reggie has a new Italian motorcycle and has Veronica's attention; Archie tries to counter by building a homemade scooter of his own. Archie Club News. "Share Nonsense!"; A business client arrives at the Andrews' home a half-hour early; Archie must entertain him, but a garbled telephone conversation makes him think the client enjoys practical jokes. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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"Pursuit of Happiness"; Veronica is chased by boys; Betty explains to Jughead that Veronica will let the boy catch her when it's the right one. "Vocal Yokel"; Betty proves that Veronica's voice teacher is only interested in rich students. Betty and Veronica Summer Fun ad. "Runner Up," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Veronica twists a comment by Betty into an insult of Archie; Archie goes to talk to Betty, but Betty decides to play hard to get. Article on the career of English singer Frankie Vaughn. "Forget Me Not!" one-page Li'l Jinx story, script by Joe Edwards. "Directions, Please," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Betty tries the "old-fashioned girl" approach by baking cookies to get Archie; Veronica goes for the sexy dress and perfume method. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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"Captain Kidder," pencils by Harry Lucey; Another one of Reggie's pranks on Archie backfires; this one involves a fake buried treasure at the beach. "Home Work," pencils by Harry Lucey; Archie innocently gets involved in a feud between his dad and a neighbor. "Good Looker," pencils by Harry Lucey; Archie has trouble convincing Veronica that he doesn't notice other girls. "Courage!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx is afraid to go to the doctor because she's going to have to get a shot. Archie Club News. "Cover Up"; At the beach, Veronica and Betty try to get Archie to give up fishing. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

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Written by Frank Doyle, Hal Smith, and George Gladir. Kathleen Webb. Art by Dan DeCarlo, Jim DeCarlo, and Henry Scarpelli. Cover by Dan DeCarlo and Henry Scarpelli. Betty and Veronica spend their afternoon at the beach trying to keep Archie away from Cheryl. Veronica boasts that she can go twenty-four hours without shopping and Betty decides to make sure her friend lives up to her boast. Cheryl duels Betty and Veronica to see who can impress the boys the best at the beach. Betty And Veronica fashion page by Dan DeCarlo. 36 pages, full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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"Strong Silent Type" Hostess snack cakes ad with Josie. "Date Strait"; Betty thinks everyone is avoiding her but they are all planning a surprise party for her. "ABC of Eating" Li'l Jinx half-page story, script and art by Joe Edwards. "Betty's Gag Bag," pencils by Bob Montana. "Carry On"; Veronica is steamed because Archie made a bet with Jughead that he could carry Betty around in his arms for thirty minutes. "Fiddle Faddle"; Archie thinks Betty must be very cultured when he sees her carrying around a violin case. Betty answers letters submitted by Archie readers. "Sport Report"; Veronica persuades Betty to try out for the basketball team so that she won't have as much time to pursue Archie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Cover pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Bob White. "Two to Tutor," script by Frank Doyle, art by Harry Lucey; Archie has his choice of Latin tutors: bookish Winnie Smith or her luscious twin Minnie; And Veronica is certain she knows just which one he'll pick. "Fat Chance," art by Tom Moore; Jughead goes on a diet. "Fishy Tale," art by Tom Moore; Jughead only catches one fish on his fishing trip. Untitled Katy Keene story, script by Bill Woggon, pencils by Hazel Marten (as Bill Woggon), inks by Hazel Marten (as Bill Woggon) and Bill Woggon (faces); Gloria is laid up with allergies. Gloria's Parisienne Fashions page, script by Bill Woggon, pencils by Hazel Marten (as Bill Woggon), inks by Cassie Bill (as Bill Woggon) and Bill Woggon (faces). "Swell Smell," script by Joe Edwards, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Linda invests in a new perfume to try to lure Wilbur away from Laurie. "Queen For a Daze," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; After finding out that Reggie is the new captain of the football team, Betty campaigns for Veronica's election as Homecoming Queen, knowing that the queen must be paired with the captain and she'll have Archie to herself. "Cleaning Up," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx starts a dog grooming service to earn money. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

"The Bad Penny," art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead tries to resign from school, but Archie convinces him not to, to the chagrin of Mr. Weatherbee. "Shop Talk" one-page Li'l Jinx story, script and art by Joe Edwards. "The Initial Plot," art by Samm Schwartz; Reggie wants Jughead to pass a note from him to Veronica; He uses only initials so she may be more interested by thinking it is from the new boy Ray Muncy, with whom Reggie shares initials. Archie's Christmas Stocking ad. "Metal Monster," art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead and Archie are so impressed by a demonstration of a humanoid robot, the inventor agrees to let Jughead have one. Archie Club ad. "Slightly Outnumbered," art by Samm Schwartz; The Doodle twins, Dilly and Debbie, plan to get Jughead to go out with one of them. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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by Various In "One UpGIRLship," by Hal Smith & Jeff Schultz, sometimes even rich Veronica must 'keep up with the Jones's'?especially when the competition is wealthy like Cynthia! Also, when Veronica holds a gourmet barbecue, the only thing broiling is Mr. Lodge's blood ? when he gets the bill ? in "A Simple Fact" by Mike Pellowski & Jeff Schultz! FC, 32pg$1.79" Cover price $1.79.

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by Bob Bolling & Stan Goldberg "To Coin a Phrase": Moved by the imminent closing of the animal shelter, Betty comes up with a unique fundraiser: sell people a chance to contribute to a mural painting on the side of the endangered building! Despite her best efforts, it looks like the money the shelter needs won't be raised on time... unless there's a miracle. But after all, this is an Archie comic, so get set for the most unexpected ending ever! Don't miss this poignant tale! FC, 32pg Cover price $1.99.

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Cover by Harry Lucey. "The Dish," pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Pop creates a new sundae that acts like a love potion. "Achoo!", pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie gets mistaken for Jughead by a visiting school doctor. "The Fuel on the Hill," pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; In search of a fuel efficient means of transportation, Mr. Lodge accepts Archie's offer to ride to work in Archie's jalopy. "A Better Feeling," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie berates some kids for hitting him with their baseball. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito. "Making A Mistake!", script by Hal Smith, pencils by Fernando Ruiz, inks by Rudy Lapick; Dilton has built a machine that will duplicate any object and Archie tries to use it to replace a lamp he broke. "Ski Bummer," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Archie go cross-country skiing so Betty can bid in an auction in Central City. "As Others See You," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Archie, Jughead and Reggie are talking like Miss Grundy and Mr. Weatherbee as a joke. "Rub-a-Dub-Dub," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie finds a genie in a bottle and wishes to be rich and important in the eyes of Veronica. "Cover Up"; Betty is in disguise because she is afraid that Archie will ask her out. "The Price Is Right," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica plots to buy Jughead off so Archie can escort her to the debutante ball instead of accompanying him to the sports show. "In the Public's Eye," script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz; The Archies hire Dilton to be their manager and he hires Moose as his assistant. Josie and the Pussycats ad. 196 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.75.

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by Various What's better than a digest full of those teen dream queens Betty and 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.

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Written by Craig Boldman. Art by Rex Lindsey. Cover art by Rex Lindsey. Trula Twyst continues her plan to change the social order of things at Riverdale High by "dating" Jughead in "Target Jughead: The Dramatic Conclusion." Jughead in "Growing Pain" and "Photo Finished!" 32 pgs. Full color. Cover price $1.50.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg. "A Taste of Gold" Hostess snack cakes ad with Sabrina. "Group Whoop," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan De Carlo Jr., inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie struggles to get through a snowstorm and many other obstacles to meet up with the rest of the band in time for a talent competition. "Down Payment!" half-page story with Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. Archie's Gag Bag. Statement of ownership: Average number of copies sold during previous 12 months (total paid circulation): 87,491; Actual number sold for issue nearest filing date (total paid circulation): 90,840. Archie - Movie Stars! word puzzle, art by Joe Edwards. "I'm Positive," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie tries to cheer up Dilton by telling him about the power of positive thinking. "A Real Card," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Moose gets angry when Archie keeps beating him at poker. Archie Club News. "Anchors Away," pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie folds under the pressure. "Now, Coach?!", pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; The coach wants Archie to film the team's basketball game but Archie keeps getting distracted by Betty and Ronnie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

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"The Music Man," script and art by Dexter Taylor; The square dance that Veronica has helped plan is in jeopardy thanks to Reggie's mistake until Pop Tate steps up as caller with Little Archie and Jughead providing the music. "Shop Class," pencils by Dexter Taylor; Professor Flutesnoot hits his thumb with a hammer. "Bigger and Better" starring Little Jughead. "Pretty Please" starring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. "Rocky Road," art by Dexter Taylor; Little Archie and Little Jughead wreck Mr. Lodge's new yacht. "A Magic Show" starring Little Sabrina. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. Haxi, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; A parody of the TV show "Taxi" starring the Archie gang. It Seams Sew Sad, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; In another plot to humiliate the Archies, Cheryl Blossom gets Jason to steal her a dress that Veronica designed so she can wear it herself. Beach Business, script and art by Dexter Taylor; Little Archie convinces Pop to take his business to the beach. Saucer Sortie, script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Aliens land on Earth in the middle of one of Aunt Hilda's parties, and are amazed at what they find. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

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by Kathleen Webb & Stan Goldberg "Something Revolutionary": When Mr. Lodge restores an old mill dating back to the Revolutionary War, old papers are unearthed that suggest a buried treasure in Riverdale! Wait till Veronica finds out it's probably buried in her pauper friend Betty's backyard! 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.19 Cover price $2.19.

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Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Fight Game," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Chuck gets caught in the middle of a feud between Coach Kleats and Southside's Coach Benson; That leads to Chuck having to fight "Bad Bud" in an anything-goes match that includes boxing, wrestling, and martial arts. "Group Gripe" half-page story; Josie wonders what the girl group The Ga-Gas have that Josie and the Pussy Cats don't. Archie's Gag Bag. Statement of Ownership for October 1, 1982; Average paid circulation for the previous 12 months was 77,714; Single issue nearest to filing date was 80,228. Name Game Quiz with Archie as host. Archie Club ad. Archie Club News. Archie's Double Digest ad. "Strike Out!"; Teachers at Riverdale High go on strike for higher wages; Mr. Lodge is head of the school board, but he isn't concerned with what the students will do; That is, until Veronica invites the school band and cheerleaders to hold their practices in the Lodge mansion, and the shop club to repair cars in the Lodge garage. "Date Strait"; Veronica is going with Marvin, the top national scholastic shot-putter; On a date, however, Marvin puts his training regimen ahead of everything else, giving Veronica second-thoughts. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

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Last 30-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick. "One Fortunate Cookie," art by Joe Edwards; Mr. Weatherbee's premonition of impending doom comes true. "Show Stopper" Li'l Jinx's Pal, Fat Charley story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Charley and Jinx attend a horror film. Archie's Gag Bag, script and pencils by Bob Montana, inks by Joe Edwards. Statement of Ownership; Average no. copies each issue during preceding 12 months, 327,589; Actual no. copies of single issue published nearest to filing date, 330,131. "Curtain Time," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Betty and Veronica mistake a famous director for a sinister stalker. "On the Ball," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Joe Edwards; Reggie seeks revenge on Archie for turning him in to Mr. Weatherbee. "Getting With It," script and pencils by Joe Edwards; In an effort to feel younger, Mr. Weatherbee starts dressing like the students. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.30.

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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, FC $3.59 Cover price $3.59.

by Tania Del Rio & Jim Amash The 'Duality Wands' have raised the gauntlet for Sabrina, giving her even more abilities than the considerable powers granted her before. But this substantial new power comes at a steep price. Now that she has the power to set things right and even destroy her enemies, is Sabrina in danger of succumbing to a far more dangerous threat? Cover price $2.25.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "The Velvet Touch!", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg; Clyde and Rod try to trap the infamous master criminal Tony Velvet. Archie Comics Digest ad. "Tee'd Off," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Dick teaches Fran how to play golf. "The Case of the Handmade Frame," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg; When student criminologists Rod and Clyde are hired to investigate the disappearance of a painting, they are framed for insurance fraud and it's up to Fran to clear their names. "The Mr. Clean Scene," script by Dick Malmgren, art by Samm Schwartz; Dan tricks a vacuum cleaner salesman into demonstrating his product and, in the process, cleaning the entire house. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Written by Francis Bonnet, Craig Boldman, George Gladir, Bob Bolling, Joe Edwards and Various. Art by Bill Galvan, Rex Lindsey, Doug Crane, Joe Edwards, Stan Goldberg, Ben Galvan, Rich Koslowski, Jim Amash, Mike Esposito, Rudy Lapick and Various. Cover by Pat Kennedy, Tim Kennedy and Bob Smith. BRAND NEW STORY: 'Rainy Day Beach Blues!' It has been raining for two weeks straight, and Betty is upset that she hasn't been able to go to the beach. Archie gets a great idea - he would create an indoor fake beach for her to enjoy during the rainy day! Will this be a fun day away from the sun, or will Archie end up all wet? 192 pages, full color. Cover price $6.99.

Canadian Edition. $1.99 cover price. Softcover digest, 4 7/8" x 6 5/8", 100 pages, full color. Cover price $1.99.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. Haxi, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; A parody of the TV show "Taxi" starring the Archie gang. It Seams Sew Sad, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; In another plot to humiliate the Archies, Cheryl Blossom gets Jason to steal her a dress that Veronica designed so she can wear it herself. Beach Business, script and art by Dexter Taylor; Little Archie convinces Pop to take his business to the beach. Saucer Sortie, script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Aliens land on Earth in the middle of one of Aunt Hilda's parties, and are amazed at what they find. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

75 cent cover price Canadian edition. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Fight Game," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Chuck gets caught in the middle of a feud between Coach Kleats and Southside's Coach Benson; That leads to Chuck having to fight "Bad Bud" in an anything-goes match that includes boxing, wrestling, and martial arts. "Group Gripe" half-page story; Josie wonders what the girl group The Ga-Gas have that Josie and the Pussy Cats don't. Archie's Gag Bag. Statement of Ownership for October 1, 1982; Average paid circulation for the previous 12 months was 77,714; Single issue nearest to filing date was 80,228. Name Game Quiz with Archie as host. Archie Club ad. Archie Club News. Archie's Double Digest ad. "Strike Out!"; Teachers at Riverdale High go on strike for higher wages; Mr. Lodge is head of the school board, but he isn't concerned with what the students will do; That is, until Veronica invites the school band and cheerleaders to hold their practices in the Lodge mansion, and the shop club to repair cars in the Lodge garage. "Date Strait"; Veronica is going with Marvin, the top national scholastic shot-putter; On a date, however, Marvin puts his training regimen ahead of everything else, giving Veronica second-thoughts. 36 pgs Cover price $0.75.