Archie comic books issue 53

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Cover by Bill Vigoda. Stories by unknown. Art by Bill Vigoda, George Frese and unknown. Mr. Weatherbee institutes Dilton's "obey your impulse" mantra throughout the school, to disastrous results, in "Obey That Impulse"! Plus: Betty takes up stamp collecting when Archie shows an interest in "Stamp Vamp"; Archie is roped into joining the football team in "The Drawback"; Archie balances simultaneous dates with Betty and Veronica in "Double Trouble"; Mr. Weatherbee takes tips on how to relax from Jughead in "Slump Chump!"; Mr. Andrews cooks a meal for Archie in the 1-pager "What's Cookin?"; and Archie tries to clean and repair Veronica's torn dress before a party in "Sew What"! Also: 2-page text piece "Hollywood Tattle Tales"! And: "Archie Fun Page"! 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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"Unfinished Business!" Written by Ken Oenders. Art by Art Mawhinney and Ken Penders. War-time has at long last ended and a brave new world has started to emerge. Its emergence, however, isn't easy. Especially in the city of Mototroplis. Before the Knothole Villagers can transport themselves here, the Freedom Fighters begin their awesome task of dismantling the fiendish devices left by Robotnik as a safety precaution. Little do they kknow of the secrets they will unleash. Secrets of a past best left forgotten! Especially for one King Acorn... 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

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She Was a Teen-Age Snob; Veronica gets a lesson in humility after she tells Mr. Weatherbee that he'll have to get an appointment with the company secretary before he can talk to her father. Hand to Mouth!; Veronica is smitten by the continental manners of her new French boyfriend Maurice. Biography of Jack Kelly, then co-starring with James Garner in the television series "Maverick." Twist of Hate; Betty thinks Veronica is a "frenemy," because she is Betty's friend, but is her enemy when it comes to Archie. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover art by Bill Vigoda. Shield G-Man Club bulletin. "Archie Wrings the Belle," art by Bill Vigoda; Archie brings Jughead's southern cousin Mary Lee to the dance, not knowing she's unattractive. "Strongo, the Strong Man," pencils by Irv Novick; The Shield and Dusty investigate strange happenings at the circus. "Design for Dying" text story starring Black Hood by H. L. Cooper. Untitled story, pencils by Harry Sahle, inks by Virginia Drury (as Ginger); Suzie goes to help out her Uncle Jake on his farm. Untitled story, art by Bill Woggon; Mr. Twiddle and Fanny make a bet that Fanny must lose 25 pounds in 10 days. Untitled story, art by Don Dean; Pokey Oakey fights Mountain Man's little brother Li'l Mountain. Untitled Willy the Wise-Guy story, art by Red Holmdale; Sis makes Willy garden on his day off. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Bob White. P.O.P. Plays Post Office featuring The Man From R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E., script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob White, inks by Mario Acquaviva; C.R.U.S.H. agent The Mailman fails in his mail-related attempts to destroy P.O.P., so his supervisor, the tiny but loud-voiced Atom Man, tries a scheme to control the mind of V.E.R.O.N.I.C.A. and lead the other good guys to their doom. Who Knows? one-pager featuring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. The Image Maker! featuring The Man From R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E., script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Marty Epp; The Image Maker, a portly but deadly C.R.U.S.H. agent, kidnaps Mr. Lodge and creates an evil duplicate of the tycoon, programmed to annihilate the top P.O.P. agents. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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52-page giant. "Ladies' Day"; Betty spends the day at the beach with Archie but he keeps getting distracted by all of the women in bikinis. "Card Bard"; Archie and Betty shop for a get well card for Veronica but since Betty is enjoying the time alone with Archie she wants one that says to take her sweet time about it. "Brain Power" starring Li'l Jinx. "Canoe Snafu"; Archie takes Betty out in a canoe but leaves the paddle on the dock. "Dateless Date"; Archie goes to Betty's door for a date unannounced. "A Modern Fable," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; The story of an irresistibly beautiful pony-tailed blonde, loved and desired by all, who gets the red-headed man of her dreams. "Blanket Invitation"; Jughead threatens to cancel his relationship with Archie over the way he treated Betty at the beach. "Art for Arch Sake," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty's dad discovers that she's a brilliant portrait painter--but only when she's painting Archie. Betty answers letters submitted by Archie readers. "Oldie but Goodie"; Betty has a date with Archie but her mother says she has to stay home to meet an old family friend; Archie agrees to come over and suffer through it with her but is overjoyed when the old friend turns out to be a famous football coach. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Written by Bob Bolling, George Gladir, and Frank Doyle. Art by Dan DeCarlo, Alison Flood, and Dan Parent. Cover by Dan DeCarlo and Alison Flood. When the editor of the school paper has to transfer to another school, both Betty and Veronica apply for the position. Both the girls and Mr. Lodge have dangerous encounters with a pair of eight year old skateboarders. Betty takes a magazine quiz to see how well she knows her best friend, and Veronica feels her friend's answers are way off. Editor Gorelick promotes Archie #402, Archie & Friends #1, and Betty & Veronica #54. Betty & Veronica advice column. Archie's Recycling Facts public service announcement. 36 pages, full color. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Alison Flood. "Self-Help," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; After being waited on by her numerous staff Veronica complains to Betty to that she had to be ready and off to school all by herself that morning since her parents were away. "Look Out," script by Hal Smith, pencils by Tim Kennedy, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Lodge installs one-way glass that allows them to see out but prevents anyone from seeing in. "The Big Kiss-Off," script by George Gladir, pencils by Tim Kennedy, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica decides to break up with Archie because she's outgrown him but she changes her mind when she sees other girls interested in him. "Convention Costume Contest," script by Hal Smith, pencils by Tim Kennedy, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica attends a science fiction convention and wins the prize for best costume even though she's not wearing one. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "What's Eating You?", art by Al Hartley; Mr. Lodge reluctantly allows accident-prone Archie to join Veronica in a family outing to an upscale restaurant. "Second Fiddle," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; A swell of fan interest in him causes Reggie to quit The Archies and go solo. "Facade at Firehouse 5," script and art by Bob Bolling; Ethel tries to get the firemen in the local fire station to whistle at her the way they whistle at Betty. "Latest in Fashions," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; The girls decide to teach Veronica a lesson on being obsessed with the latest styles. "Art Critic," script and art by Joe Edwards; Greg asks Jinx's opinion of his latest work of impressionist art. "Bellbottom Blackout," script by Bob Bolling, pencils by Bob Bolling; Jughead gets concussed while running from Ethel and thinks he's a sailor on a U.S. destroyer during World War II. "Goody Goody for You," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mario Acquaviva; When Veronica finds Betty baking pastries for Archie, she invites Jughead over to sabotage the project. "Bus Fuss," script by George Gladir; Archie tries to explain why he's late for school. Archie Pin Up, art by Dan DeCarlo. "Reverse Stand," script by George Gladir; Archie and Moose get into an argument over who is smarter. "Okay, Everybody...Smile!", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Betty tries to convince Archie to break an opera date with Veronica by convincing him that he can't afford it. "The Opera Stoppers," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Unable to convince Archie to break the date, Betty gets herself and the gang invited along to sabotage it. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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"Science Trouble," script and pencils by Dexter Taylor, inks by Rudy Lapick; Little Archie and Little Jughead work on a science fair project that is out of this world! "Write and Wrong!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx works on her grammar. "The Tiny One"; Little Archie hides from Fangs Fogarty in a baby carriage. "Working Man's Blues," script and pencils by Dexter Taylor, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Little Reggie is jealous of the girls Little Jughead attracts with his job at Pop Tate's; So, Little Reggie makes Little Jughead sleepy and then shows up for Little Jughead's job. "Yippy Hippy," script and pencils by Dexter Taylor, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Little Archie's friend Little Plucky Pickit comes to town. "Here, Hear," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx's father asks her to turn down the music. "Chip Off the Old Block"; Archie's teachers ask Fred to come to school so they can talk to him. Statement of Ownership; Total copies printed of issue nearest to filing: 419,120. "Ghosts on the Loose"; Little Jughead and Little Archie see a scary movie and then go to visit Little Betty. "A Neat Story"; Mr. Weatherbee decides that Little Jughead should care more about his appearance and has the teachers buy a suit for the boy to wear. "The Fortune Teller"; Little Archie tries to get a job as a newspaper writer and isn't doing well until he meets a mysterious stranger on a park bench who hands him tomorrow's paper. "The Report Card"; Little Archie wants to take Veronica out, but his dad will ground him if he has a bad report card; He fakes illness to leave before they're handed out, but Reggie "helpfully" offers to personally deliver at Little Archie's home. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Harvey annoys Aunt Hilda while spending the night on Sabrinas couch; Little Sabrina gives a magical playset to Little Harvey, and havoc results. Stories and art by Frank Doyle, Dick Malmgren, and Dan DeCarlo, plus Lil Jinx by Joe Edwards. 32 pages. Cover (featuring Sabrina and aunts watching Star Wars, with an onscreen appearance by Darth Vader) by Stan Goldberg. Cover price $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

Written by Joe Edwards George Gladir and Barbara Slate. Art by Tim Kennedy, Rudy Lapick, Tim Kennedy, Jon D'Agostino, Stan Goldberg, and Mike Esposito. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. To impress Archie, Betty gets a spot as a contestant on the TV game show "Trivia Time." At the county fair, Cheryl's kissing booth is getting intense competition from Betty's Homemade Hot Sauce Stand and Cheryl doesn't like it. Betty convinces the gang to publish their own magazine, and the gang nominates Betty to be the editor. Editor Gorelick promotes the "Archie Beach Patrol" t-shirts. He informs readers that the Sabrina TV show has been renewed by ABC. Then he promotes Archie & Friends #25 and Cheryl Blossom #6. 36 pages, full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Written by Ian Flynn. Art by Ryan Jampole. Cover by Jason Piperberg. The Blue Bomber is back from the events of 'Worlds Unite' and is ready to fight for justice! That's all well and good, if there was actually someone to fight! In 'Blue Shift,' peace has finally come to Mega Man's life - but is that a bad thing? Could it be possible that our super fighting robot has come to actually love the battles he was once so opposed to? Meanwhile, Dr. Wily plots something sinister from the shadows, reaching an even newer low for the mad doctor! It's an extended curtain call as we come to the end of the Mega Man series! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Ian Flynn. Art by Ryan Jampole. Cover by Thomas Pitilli. The BLUE BOMBER is BACK from the events of 'Worlds Unite' and is ready to fight for justice! That's all well and good, if there was actually someone to fight! In 'Blue Shift,' peace has finally come to Mega Man's life-but is that a bad thing? Could it be possible that our super fighting robot has come to actually love the battles he was once so opposed to? Meanwhile, Dr. Wily plots something sinister from the shadows, reaching an even newer low for the mad doctor! It's an extended curtain call as we come to the end of the Mega Man series! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Hairpiece Hassles; Archie talks his dad into getting a hairpiece. Another Man's Shoes; Archie changes his tune about walking after he meets Jeff, who is confined to a wheelchair. A Labor Of Love; Veronica tries to get Archie's mind off of working on his car by using perfume. The Snack Monster; After consuming a large quantity of food, Jughead has a nightmare about a monster in the bathroom. The Unveiling Hostess Fruit Pie ad starring Josie. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

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Week-End Worker; Archie has a week-end job as a bellboy at a hotel Veronica is staying at; Reggie tries to tie up all his time, but Veronica checks out, Archie quits, and Reggie is left to pay for an expensive room. Hostess Cup Cakes ad with Josie. No Soap; Aunt Hilda is describing a sad TV soap opera to Sabrina and Harvey; But Harvey keeps laughing, so Aunt Hilda gets rid of him by sending his car rolling down the street. The Big One; Little Veronica invites both Little Archie and Little Reggie for a day on her father's yacht, where Mr. Lodge shows them how to fish for tuna...but catches a submarine. Birthday Box; Alexander throws himself a birthday party, but ends up being the only one to attend after he uninvites everyone else for insulting him. Cover price $0.35.

"Lester of the Chimps," script by George Gladir, art by Bill Kresse; Lester sells counterfeit goods to a safari and then takes credit for battling a tiger, when Zartan did the job. Ads for Archie's Pals 'n' Gals, Little Archie, Archie Giant Series. "Car Man," script by George Gladir, art by Bill Kresse; Car Man (half-man, half automobile) captures villain Blue Bolt and his Blue Thunder car. "School Scamp"; Sabrina uses witchcraft to help her get Jimmy to ask her to the dance, but everything goes wrong. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Giant Size. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo (?). "Mum's the Word"; Mr. Weatherbee tells Archie that it's his birthday but he should keep it to himself. "Approval Approach," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Joe Sinnott; Mr. Weatherbee reads a book that says an instructor must help a student instill confidence in himself and he tries it with Archie. "Nervous Service," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Joe Sinnott; Mr. Weatherbee's car breaks down but he pretends that it hasn't when Archie and Jughead pull over to help him. NBC Saturday morning shows ad. "Football Muddle" one-page Li'l Jinx story. "Aid Escapade"; Mr. Weatherbee sprains his ankle after Archie runs into him. "First Prize," script by Al Hartley, pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Mr. Weatherbee tries to put on a safety contest. Archie Doll ad. Archie Club News. "Weight Fate"; Mr. Weatherbee puts Archie's picture on his fridge to lose weight. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

by Dan Parent "It's About Time": Betty and Veronica take a wild trip through time, courtesy of Dilton's time machine! Along the way they encounter themselves at younger ages and even their parents before they were born! But when Veronica stays behind for a 1967 shopping spree, Dilton and Brigitte must help Betty rescue their friend from forever being lost to the ages! Of course, the time machine also goes forward, and when the girls find out Archie gets married, naturally they want to know who wound up being the bride... or do they?! FC, 32pg$1.99 Cover price $1.99.

by Bill Golliher & Holly Golightly "Zelda's Wedding Day": Dinosaur rocker and ancient wizard Metal Melbourne, last seen in Sabrina #42, returns to re-marry Zelda according to their 500-year-old pre-nuptial agreement! Zelda is anything but a willing bride, but if she refuses to walk down the aisle, her magical powers will take a hike! FC, 32pg $2.19 Cover price $2.19.

Stories by J. Torres, Frank Doyle and Various. Art by Fernando Ruiz, Dan DeCarlo, Bob Smith, Rudy Lapick and Various. Cover by Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski and Rosario Tito Peña. Santa is making his first-ever visit to the Riverdale Mall, and hes not sure what to expect from the little kids of Riverdale. They all seem cute and innocent enough, but what they have on their gift lists might turn the big man in reds hair even whiter! Find out if this mall Santa has what it takes to fulfill the wishes of Little Archie and his friends in All I Want for Christmas is You! the holly jolly new lead story to this Christmas Annual! 160 pages, full color. Cover price $5.99.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito. "A Star Is Diapered!" Part I, script by Bill Golliher, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Jellybean is selected to be in a baby food commercial. "A Star Is Diapered!" Part II, script by Bill Golliher, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Filming the baby food commercial doesn't go as expected. "Puppy Love," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Hot Dog is in love with Veronica's dog Lucretia and they have a litter of puppies. "Roller Coaster Mania!", script by Dan Parent, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Archie and Jughead go to the mall with Betty and Veronica but they do nothing but ride the roller coaster. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.25.

by Dan Parent & Rex Lindsey "Bad News Boys": The boy band, Donnie & the Dogs take the expression 'Battle of the Bands' literally and sabotage the girls in the middle of a benefit concert tour. Their nasty tricks just won't stop, until Josie and the girls learn a secret that could lead to the band's swan song! FC, 32pg$1.99 Cover price $1.99.

Cover by Bill Woggon and Jack Evans (design). Stories by Bill Woggon, Josephine Marsala, Jack Evans and unknown. Art by Bill Woggon, Jack Evans and unknown. More exciting adventures of Katy and her gang! In this issue: Katy Keene in "A Circus at the Circus with K.O." by Bill Woggon; 1-page Katy Keene text story "A Ripping Good Show!" by Josephine Marsala; Lucki Red 1-pager by Jack Evans; Debby's Diary 1-pager with story by Bill Woggon; Debby's Diary illo "Debby in Athletic Fashions"; Gloria Grandbilt in "Come into My Parlor Said the Spider to the Fly" by Bill Woggon; Gloria Grandbilt illo "Costume Ball Fashions" by Bill Woggon; 1-pager "Katy Flys to Hawaii Before Randy Flys Home" by Bill Woggon; "Katy Keene Goes to Funland" by Bill Woggon; 1-pager "Katy & Bertha at the Dress Shop" by Bill Woggon; K.O. Kelly and Katy Keene 1-pager; Tammy Terry in an untitled story by Bill Woggon; and 2-page illo "Down to Earth Honeymoon Homes for Tammy and Danny"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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