Archie comic books issue 190

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Cover by Dan DeCarlo & Rudy Lapick. Stories by Frank Doyle and Joe Edwards. Art by Harry Lucey, Joe Edwards, Marty Epp and unknown. The Archies hold a seance in "If the Spirit Moves You"! Plus: Archie puts on a ski mask to avoid being seen carrying Veronica's packages in "The Masked Marvel"; a boy named Jack and a girl named Jill are sent to fetch a pail of water from the top of a hill near Riverdale High in "Where's Miss Muffet?"; Li'l Jinx in the 1-pager "Up, Up and Away..." by Joe Edwards; and Archie's dad sends him to his room for talking back, and Archie tries to escape in "The Rebel"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. Sprites For Equal Rights, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty and Veronica demand to be hired as lifeguards at the beach. Triple Threat, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Three young kids Betty is mentoring turn out to be wiser than their years as they provide a running commentary on Reggie's failed attempts to play a practical joke. The New Dad, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; The kids discuss the fact that girls' outfits have gotten skimpier over the years, and Mr. Lodge doesn't seem to be bothered by the more permissive fashions. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

by Kathleen Webb & Mike Pellowski, & Jeff Schultz "Cool Customer": A trip to the salon to prepare for the ice cream shop? Must be a new hunk working behind the counter! "Paddle Boat": You can lead Veronica to a canoe but you can't make her paddle ?? not when she has a powerboat! "Oar" can you?! FC, 32pg$2.19 Cover price $2.19.

A Bold New Moebius: Part 2 of 2 - by Ian Flynn, Tracy Yardley & Jim Amash . Worlds collide as Sonic and the heroic Freedom Fighters throw-down with the evil Scourge and the villainous Suppression Squad! Tensions run high as personal grudges come to light, and the fate of Freedom HQ hangs in the balance! Who will win this epic struggle? The answer may surprise you! Cover price $2.25.

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Archie's Christmas Stocking. Cover by Al Hartley. "Yule Never Believe It," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Archie claims that nothing bad can happen to him during the Christmas season; Reggie repeatedly tries to prove him wrong by hitting him with a snowball. "What's Up, Doc?" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "In a Pickle," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Al Hartley; Dilton dresses up as Santa Claus to entertain children, despite his friends' warnings that he's too little to be taken seriously in the part. Archie's Double Giant Christmas Special ad. "Card Shark," script and pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Joe Sinnott; After hearing Dilton complain that all the store-bought, mass-produced Christmas cards are too impersonal, Sabrina uses her magic powers to give each of her friends the ability to create their own personalized Christmas cards. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Martin Epp. "The Inventor," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Martin Epp; Mr. Lodge keeps getting ambushed by Archie's new inventions. Betty's Fashions page, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. Betty and Veronica's Pin Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Vincent DeCarlo. "Shoe Shoe Baby," script by Frank Doyle; Archie and Jughead become obsessed with a five dollar bill stuck to the bottom of Reggie's shoe. "Snow Job," script and art by Joe Edwards; When Hap tells Jinx about the legend of Jack Frost, Jinx looks him up in the phone book to plead for snow. "The Protector"; Veronica is fine with Archie being her guardian until he tries to guard her from someone she doesn't want to be guarded from. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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"How Do You Spell That?", script by Frank Doyle, art by Harry Lucey; Archie and Jughead find an old book of spells and begin reciting the spells for fun, not realizing that everything they invoke happens to Reggie. "Gopher Broke," script and art by Bob Bolling; Short a player for a pick-up football game, Reggie is forced to recruit Dilton for his squad. "A 'Grate' Day," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx drops a dime down a sewer grate and enlists Greg's help to retrieve it. "Trouble Date," pencils by John Rosenberger; Veronica wants Archie and Reggie to double date her and the daughter of a client of her father's. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

by Dan Parent Veronica decides to become a fashion expert for a business class assignment, and proceeds to give everyone 'the business' by giving everyone a makeover! Then, Veronica dreads going to the comic convention with her fangirl cousin Marcy - especially since she insists that Veronica go dressed as an alien queen. But her protests don't last long, as for every queen there is a king! Finally, Mr. Lodge tries to institute 'technology free' nights at the mansion, but finds that even 'free' comes at a cost! Cover price $2.25.

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Cover by Dan DeCarlo. "The Inner Voice," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo and Dan Parent, inks by Alison Flood; Betty's inner voice tells her that playing hard to get will get Archie to stop taking her for granted. "Fright Night," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie and Betty try to have a quiet date at his house, but events conspire against them. "Speed Deed," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; While watching a TV show about a super-hero character much like The Flash, Betty fantasizes about having super-speed. Recycle public service announcement with the Archie gang. "Betty" answers reader letters, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Alison Flood. "Just A Pal," script by George Gladir, pencils by Tim Kennedy, inks by Rudy Lapick; The eternal triangle, from Archie's perspective. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

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(W) George Gladir, Mike Pellowski (A) Stan Goldberg, Mark McKenna, Ken Selig In 'Pop Ups Here,' Veronica begins to feel the financial pinch and may have to (gasp) get a job! But while shopping she comes up with a solution on how to keep stores at the mall from closing and help Mr. Lodge and his business. Next, 'New Spin' finds Betty's plans to go bike riding ruined by the rain. When she decides to ride a stationary bike at the gym instead, she finds the experience a wild ride of imagination and excitement. Cover price $3.99.

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"Strong Silent Type" Hostess Twinkies Cakes ad with Josie. "Doctor Doom"; After getting stuck in a rain storm Archie and Betty stumble onto the lab of a mad doctor who calls himself Dr. Doom (no relation to the Marvel villain) and who is trying to create eternal life through injections of liquid foam rubber and pulverized nacho chips. "But...But..." starring Li'l Jinx and Hap Holiday. "Doctor Doom" Part 2 starring Archie Andrews, Betty Cooper, Veronica Lodge, Doctor Cyrus P. Doom, and Jason. "The Jade Canary"; Mr. Lodge acquired a jade canary, but Archie suspects that one of his guests has swapped it out for a fake because when he touched if for the first time is was cold to the touch, but when he touched it again later it wasn't cold. "The Jade Canary" Part II starring Archie Andrews, Veronica Lodge, Hiram Lodge, and Madame Nahrwal. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. The New Breed, script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead is mistaken for a great kicker after he kicks a football that he inflated with helium; Meanwhile, the football is mistaken for a duck and shot down by two hunters. Conscience Stricken, script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead's conscience appears on his shoulder in the form of a little floating Jughead; They meet a girl whose own conscience tells her to kiss Jughead, and then the girl conscience falls in love with Jughead's conscience. Li'l Jinx humor page by Joe Edwards. Storm Center, script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead's mom sends him out in a blizzard to get groceries. Gag Bag, art by Samm Schwartz; A collection of two-panel gags starring Jughead. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Wouldn't Bother Me!", script by Jim Ruth, pencils by Rex W. Lindsey, inks by Mike Esposito; Pop gives the teens free t-shirts advertising his shop and offers free meals for wearing them, but the campaign is so successful that he's overwhelmed by customers and doesn't have room for Archie and his friends. "Matter Over Mind," script by George Gladir, pencils by Henry Scarpelli, inks by Rudy Lapick; Reggie doesn't believe that Archie can hypnotize him. "The Dating Game," script by Joe Edwards, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Midge decides that she and Moose should date other people for a while, but they are quickly drawn back together. "Bringing Up Daughter," script by George Gladir, pencils by Rex W. Lindsey, inks by Mike Esposito; Veronica's dad wonders how she grew up so spoiled but then he decides she isn't so bad after all. Archie's Club News, pencils by Dexter Taylor. "My Favorite Season... Summer!, script by Rich Margopoulos, pencils by Chic Stone, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie tells Jughead how much he likes the summer, but then he gets a bad sunburn which will keep him from enjoying the next few weeks of it. "You Don't Need Drugs..." public service announcement with the Archie gang. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

by Craig Boldman & Jeff Shultz Don't miss this mouth-watering tribute to Buffalo Wings and their birthplace! Jughead and his friends 'shuffle off to Buffalo' for the National Buffalo Wing Festival! Along the way, they encounter many famous people and buffalo wing landmarks including festival organizer Drew Cerza, Mayor Brown, the Anchor - the birthplace of Buffalo Wings - and Dunn Tire Park, the home of the Buffalo Bisons and host of the Wing Festival. Jughead's entry is sure to be the favorite of the competition, unless a shifty saboteur sours the sauce! Will Jughead's dreams of winning the festival take flight, or will he be grounded? Cover price $2.25.

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by Various In an adorable, charming story presented in the much-loved 'silent pantomime' style of Archie stories past, lovebirds Archie and Betty meet some real 'love birds' as they spend a day at the beach. Feeling slighted by his friends, an 'Absence Minded' Archie can't help but see reminders of them along every mile of beach. Late, Cupid thinks his assignment to bring Archie and Betty closer together is a cake-walk, but this 'Cupid Caper' hadn't counted on Veronica showing up! Plus, puzzles, games, pin-ups, and other classic Archie stories! Cover price $3.69.

(W) George Gladir (A) Jack Morelli Betty and Chuck team up to create a new super heroine that will appeal to female readers, but creative differences soon threaten 'A Super Duper Story.' Then, in 'Sweet Treats,' the always thoughtful Betty tries helping Archie, but it ends up being Veronica that gets treats from Betty's sweet nature! Cover price $2.99.

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by Stan Goldberg, Henry Scarpelli, Jon D'Agostino, & Various The adventures of America's favorite teen continue with new stories and classic tales. Digest, FC $2.19 Cover price $2.19.

by Misako Takashima, Mike Pellowski, Jeff Shultz & Tim Kennedy 'Coming to the U.S.A.' This poignant tale details Kumi and her family's arrival in the United States and their introduction to American life and culture, not to mention Kumi's first day at Riverdale High and how she met Archie and his friends. It's a very special day for Archie Comics' newest superstar! Then, a boy's camping trip leaves the girls without plans for the weekend - until they decide to have a slumber party! Of course, true to form, the party will involve every activity but 'slumbering!' Plus, other new and classic tales, puzzles, games, and more! Cover price $2.49.

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by Various If you think Archie gets into trouble on his own, check out the action when he teams up with Jughead! Featuring new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $2.39 Cover price $2.39.

Canadian Edition. $2.99 cover price. Softcover digest, 4 7/8" x 6 5/8", 100 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.