Archie comic books issue 102

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Cover pencils by Harry Lucey. "Lead 'em and Weep," pencils by Harry Lucey; When Archie gets a card from a weight and fortune machine that says he's "fearless, determined, strong-willed and a born leader," he gets conceited; Reggie tries to knock him down a peg by bribing a boy to ask Archie to lead his club on a hike in the forest. "Blackboard Blues!"; Miss Grundy can't get her students to pay attention in class; Mr. Weatherbee suggests that the only thing that interests teenagers is television, which gives Miss Grundy an idea to solve the problem. "Well Attired"; While looking for a tire for his car in the city dump, Archie finds a box containing a pearl necklace. Archie Annual ad. "Gone to the Dogs," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Reggie gets Jughead in trouble by hiding a rabbit in his desk; Mr. Weatherbee decides to make Reggie "game warden" of the high school to keep students from bringing pets to school and gives him a whistle. Archie Club news. "Hair Pressure"; Veronica sends Archie to pick up a package from René's Beauty Shoppe; When Reggie and Betty see him come out of the shop they razz him and he gets more grief from other students the next day at school. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Samm Schwartz. Possum Holler Hijinks, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; In the backwoods community of Possum Holler, Betty Lou Cooper and Ronnie Lodge are a-feudin' over Archie. Stop Sign, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie gives Veronica a new belt, and Veronica discovers that when she puts it on, she has the power to freeze anyone or anything in its place by saying the word "Stop." Make Room, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty brags to Veronica that Archie is taking her to the Persian Room. Geronimo article. Mrs. Clean, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; When Veronica spills something on her dress, everyone assumes Betty did it because Veronica could never fail to be neat and clean. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

10th anniversary issue - "Family Dysfunction!" By Bollers, Lim, Pepoy and Eklund. There's much cause for celebration when Sonic, Tails, Princess Sally, and the freedom fighters return to Knothole with the roboticized Mobians. So, if that's the case, why isn't the royal family smiling? Maybe it's because they've been betrayed by trusted allies, and are being held hostage in Castle Acorn! Can Sonic save them all? Fans won't believe how this issue ends! ALSO: Knuckles stars in "Life's Realities" (by Ken Penders): The thrilling conclusion to last issue's story, wherein Knuckles has only two more chances to change history, hopefully resulting in a utopia where all echidnas get along and Mobius is a paradise... but will Knuckles spot the one flaw in his plan in time to correct it? PLUS: Continuing a new feature from fan-favorite Ken Penders, highlighting characters, objects and events that have shaped the Sonicverse! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.99.

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Written by Frank Doyle, Barbara Slate, and Hal Smith. Art by Dan DeCarlo, Mike Esposito, Jeff Schultz, and Rich Koslowski. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Betty and Veronica take elaborate precautions to make sure a sudden rain storm doesn't spoil their new designer hair-dos. Betty and Veronica appear on a daytime talk show where the host tries to stir up some bad blood between them for the sake of ratings. While helping an old lady clean her attic, Betty and Veronica find a strange lockless box left by the lady's departed husband. Betty tries to get away from technology and soak up a little natural beauty. Getting Into The Act public service announcement, art by Dan DeCarlo; Svenson builds a wheelchair ramp onto the auditorium stage so a wheelchair-bound student can audition for the school play. 36 pages, full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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"Ladies Man," art by Samm Schwartz; Archie and Reggie complain that Jughead's presence keeps the girls away on the beach. "Mind the Sign" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Finny Fun," art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead plays a practical joke on Mr. Lodge by replacing a fish in his aquarium with a larger one several times making it seem like it is growing. The World of Jughead ad. "Habit Rabbit," art by Samm Schwartz; Everything Jughead does annoys Dilton, so Dilton decides he's going to reform Jughead and goes on a crusade to change Jughead's habits. Archie Club News. "Do or Diet"; Archie and Betty drop by Reggie's house to get him to take them out for a hamburger; The trio pass Jughead and invite him along, but he declines, saying he's going on a diet. Archie Comic Book Club ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

VERONICA #102 by Various "Lodge Is The Law," by Dan Parent and Dan DeCarlo: Veronica learns "there's mayor than meets the eye" when she becomes the Mayor of Pottsville. Namely, all work and no play! "It's A Cold, Cold Summer," by Barbara Slate and Dan DeCarlo: Veronica turns up her air conditioner to the max ? for inspiration, as she designs her "winter collection!" Cover price $1.99.

Cover pencils by Harry Lucey. "Light Struck," script by Frank Doyle, art by Harry Lucey; Archie tries to help the Lodges economize by saving electricity. "Mistaken Identity," script and art by Joe Harold; Brando displays his art "mobiles"; imitates Peanuts art and humor style. "Glamour vs. Comfort," script by Bill Woggin and Scott Fleming (story idea), art by Bill Woggin; On a very hot day, Katy models jungle fashions by a waterfall and Gloria models fur coats in an adjoining studio. "Fair Trade," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx wants to trade postage stamps but confuses them with trading (Green) stamps. Archie Club News. "Jester Jubilee"; Alec tries to trick Wilbur into buying a gag gift for Laurie's birthday party, but is upstaged when Alec's gift turns out to be the only serious one she receives. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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"Tut Strut"; Archie gets assigned the task to write a story about the King Tut exhibit but Betty manages to sneak in to the exhibit and even becomes a model for a Tut fashion show and takes exclusive pictures behind the scenes; Dilton ends up rejecting Archie's story in favor of Betty's. "Very Touching," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty tries to come on to an oblivious Archie. "Scape, Go" half-page story by Li'l Jinx's Pal Charley. Archie's Gag Bag. "Archie's Book Bee Line!" activity page. "A Lost for Words"; Archie invites Betty to an exclusive country club but the formal dress she wants to wear doesn't fit so she goes to a health club to lose 5 pounds by that evening. "Women's Lib Rib," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Betty goes to a Women's Lib meeting and learns some new techniques for dealing with Archie. "Josie Has the Answer" Hostess Fruit Pies ad. Betty answers letters submitted by Archie readers. "Decision Maker" starring Betty Cooper, Archie Andrews, and Veronica Lodge. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.40.

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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! Betty & Veronica romp through this double-sized collection of new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $3.29 Cover price $3.29.

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Shareholders; It's equality for the sexes when the girls try to learn football for the guys, but they get upset when the boys don't try to reciprocate on girls' fashions. Hostess Twinkies starring Archie and Jughead. Party Pooper; Veronica forces Archie to take her to a party where she can show off her new dress. The Pussy Cat; Moose is having a hard time when Midge says she's too young to go steady with one guy, and wants to date others. Vacation Daze; Mr. Lodge looks to home for some peace and quiet, but the place is invested with Veronica's friends. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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"Kitty Ditty"; Archie agrees to babysit Mr. Weatherbee's cat for the weekend. "Wild Guess" half-page story starring Li'l Jinx, script and pencils by Joe Edwards. Archie's Gag Bag. "Off the Cuff," script and pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Jughead is convincing Mr. Weatherbee he is a fine lad. "Top This"; a surprise birthday cake for Miss Grundy and her students. Archie Club News. "Brief Encounter"; Mr. Weatherbee leaves his briefcase at the school and Archie is tasked with getting it to him on time. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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"Roadie Romance," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Fernando Ruiz, inks by Jim Amash; Archie borrows his cousin Cody's pickup truck for a week and finds out that when you have a pickup everybody wants you to haul something. "Things Are Picking Up!", script and pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie gets a job picking up trash on the beach. "Messenger Service," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Marty Epp; Archie tries to get revenge on Reggie by asking Moose to deliver a "message" to him. "Voices," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Chic Stone; Reggie, Betty and Veronica go to explore an abandoned farmhouse, while Archie warns against taking the risk. "Fitness Crazies," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Reggie and Archie train to run a marathon. "They Dye By Night," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Chic Stone; Archie and Dilton try to solve the mystery of who has been putting dye into all the pools in Riverdale, but their research leads to them being accused of the crime. "Lonely Boy," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; The girls worry that Archie will be lonely at the beach because they are too busy to go with him, but once he gets there girls just keep throwing themselves at him. 196 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

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BETTY #102 by Kathleen Webb & Stan Goldberg "Missing the Kiss (instead of Kissing the Miss!)": It's a party of two when Betty and Archie keep slipping outside of Chuck's party to admire the moon! "The Real Swinger": Betty is torn ? she's completely absorbed in relaxing in her hammock ? but how can she relax when Archie's stuck working at his parent's garage sale? FC, 32pg Cover price $1.99.

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Written by George Gladir, Craig Boldman, Frank Doyle and Various. Art by Tim Kennedy, Rex Lindsey, Stan Goldberg, Bill Vigoda, Samm Schwartz, Ken Selig, Rudy Lapick, Mike Esposito, Mario Acquaviva, Chic Stone and Various. Cover by Bill Golliher. There's a whole world of Archie comics out there, and you can find them all right here! Check out over 190 pages of fun, with special guest appearances from the extended Archie cast -- this issue places a special focus on Archie's BFF, the ever-hungry Jughead Jones! In this volume: "The Real Jughead" by George Gladir, Tim Kennedy and Ken Selig; "Anchor Away" by Craig Boldman, Rex Lindsey and Rudy Lapick; "It's a Small World" by Frank Doyle, Stan Goldberg and Mike Esposito; "Beggars Are Choosers" by Frank Doyle, Bill Vigoda and Mario Acquaviva; "The Transfer" by George Gladir, Tim Kennedy and Rudy Lapick; "The Bear Facts" by Frank Doyle and Samm Schwartz; "The Detective" by George Gladir, Stan Goldberg and Chic Stone; and more! 192 pages, full color. Cover price $7.99.

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Finder's Keepers: Part 2 of 4 - Written by Ian Flynn. Art by Chad Thomas, and Jim Amash. . The thrills and spills continue as we look back on Salem's life as a young wizard! Salem and his Uncle Mort are deep inside the cavern fortress of the evil Lizarmyn in search of treasure - and nothing is going right! Can Salem change the frog-wizard Todicus back to normal, or will they wind up on a Lizarmyn dinner table?! This dilemma is more than the pair can 'digest,' but they're determined to be removed from the menu! Cover price $2.50.

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By Various. By popular demand, Katy Keene returns! "Paparazzi Problem": Katy spirits off to a secluded seaside town, hoping to relax and avoid the press... but even there, tabloid shutterbugs lurk! In an effort to go unrecognized, she changes from one outfit to the next, but instead of providing cover it turns into a fashion show on the go! "My Fair Archie": The Archies get a gig at a large amusement park, and that's not the only thing that's large! It seems someone in a giant gorilla suit is following them, and it's not too long before the pseudo simian is scaling the park's mega-coaster in an effort to rescue the musical teens! Just who is beneath that monkey mask? 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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Cover art by Stan Goldberg. "Early Bird Special," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Archie and Maria try to get Frankie to wake up earlier so he won't trample other people's property on the way to school. "On the Fence" half-page story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx and Gigi are disturbed by some graffiti on a fence. Archie's Gag Bag, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Joe Edwards. "The Last Day of School," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; On the last day of school, the students and faculty have a joint picnic. "Speed Demon," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie is granted a pair of sneakers that give him super speed and nobody else is impressed. "Drum Roll," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; After Jughead's drums are damaged, he's given an opportunity to sing lead and discovers a whole new fan base. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

Cover art by Stan Goldberg. The Uninvited Guest Part I, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; A ghost is haunting Riverdale High. The Uninvited Guest Part II; The gang learn who is behind the spirits haunting Riverdale. The Helping Hand Part I, script by Dick Malmgren, art by Stan Goldberg; Because Neil is always trying to please people, Archie believes he stole a hundred dollars to help out the school paper. The Helping Hand Part II; Coach Clayton believes Archie stole a hundred bucks from the school's trophy money. Mighty Crusaders toy ad. Masters Of The Universe: The Power Of He-Man Video Game ad. 36 pgs. $0.65. Cover price $0.65.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. An Important Message from Archie and His Pals public service announcement; photographs of missing children, hotline number, and safety tips. "Dimrider," script by Ed Berdej, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Archie and his technologically-advanced car fights crime, sponsored by Mr. Lodge. Later, he meets a girl named Veronica, who romances him so that she can steal the car. "Film Fare," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; The Pussycats are in Hollywood expecting to shoot their first movie but they get a big surprise. "The Visitor," script and art by Henry Scarpelli; Drumgool, the bratty bephew of Glenn's butler, pays a visit. Archie's Club News. "Wild, Wicked Ways," script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz; Sabrina helps out at a school for young witches. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.65.

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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. Bonus puzzles, games, and your chance to 'Find Your Name in Print!' Cover price $3.69.

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Canadian Price Variant. $1.90 cover price. Softcover digest, 4 7/8" x 6 5/8", 128 pages, full color. Cover price $1.90.