Archie comic books issue 115

Cover by Harry Lucey & Terry Szenics. Stories by Frank Doyle, Joe Edwards, Sy Reit and unknown. Art by Harry Lucey, Joe Edwards, Bill Vigoda and Terry Szenics. Trying to get rid of a hideous vase his wife gave him, Mr. Lodge puts Archie in the room with the vase and specifically tells him not to break it, figuring that this will doom the vase to destruction in "The Visitor"! Plus: Li'l Jinx in the 1-pager "First Aid!" by Joe Edwards; Archie in the half-pager "Step By Step!"; Reggie in the half-pager "Matter Over Mind!"; the school is holding a "patch hop" where a boy has to go with any girl who catches him and sews a patch on his pants in "Patch As Patch Can"; Archie convinces Mr. Weatherbee to play classical music over the P.A. system to calm the students down in "Unsound of Music"; and Fred is infuriated when the peace and quiet of his home is invaded by Archie's friends in "The Gang's All Here!" 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Bob White. Insult To Injury, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; When Betty twists her ankle, Archie tries to carry her to the nurse's office without Veronica spotting them, only to find that Veronica is the nurse's aide--and happy to abuse her power to apply bandages. Betty and Veronica pinup, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Delayed Date, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; While Mr. Lodge and Smithers look on with a mixture of horror and admiration, Veronica calmly does everything she can to prevent Archie and Betty from going on a date. Two On the Aisle, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty discovers that Archie will pick the girl with maturity, dignity and refinement, so she and Veronica wind up throwing tomatoes and mud at each other in their battle to see who's more mature and adult. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

"Meanie In a Bottle" (by Lee, Art Mawhinney, & Pam Eklund): Sonic and Muttski are playing out by the pond and find something at the bottom of it... a magic lamp with a genie inside. However, this genie is a meanie and gives Muttski Sonic's speed. How will our hero manage when he can't even outrun Antoine? Plus, Knuckles steps in to confront Mammoth Mogul before he destroys his ancient relative and former enemy Dimitri. Ring that bell, the fight's about to begin (by Ken Penders & Dawn Best). And, as a special bonus, the never-before-seen sketchbook of fan-favorite Spaz (aka Patrick Spaziante)! Check out the sketches that bought some of your favorite characters and vehicles to life. FC, 32pg $1.99 Cover price $1.99.

Written by Barbara Slate and Kathleen Webb. Art by Dan DeCarlo. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Veronica scoffs at Betty's belief in the old superstition of finding a four-leaf clover, until events make her doubt her assessment. Archie overhears Betty and Veronica talking and thinks he's lost Veronica to another man. Archie's explanations sound suspiciously like "dump lines" to Betty and Veronica. Betty drags Veronica to the dentist. Editor Gorelick promotes the Archie syndicated comic strip, Betty & Veronica's Summer Fun #4 and Sabrina The Teenage Witch #5. 36 pages, full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Boots, script by Jim Ruth, pencils by Samm Schwartz, inks by Vincent DeCarlo; Mr. Weatherbee makes Jughead remove his boots because of the loud noise they make on the floor; Then he comes to understand just how much more annoying Jughead can be when you can't hear him coming. Whittle While You Work, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Samm Schwartz, inks by Martin Epp; Jughead's new hobby of woodcarving is having severe repercussions on the school's woodwork. Help Wanted, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Samm Schwartz, inks by Vincent DeCarlo; Jughead talks Pop into giving him a part time job at the Choc'lit Shoppe. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Henry Scarpelli. "All About Brandy," script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jim Amash; When a shy girl moves in next door, Veronica decides to teach her how to be popular, but Brandy learns the lessons too well and Veronica can't take the competition. Fashion Passion Veronica illustration by Dan Parent. Dear Veronica advice column by Sara Algase, art by Ellen Leonforte. "Make Your Mark," script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jim Amash; Veronica falls asleep at the beach and wakes up with the silhouette of a rubber duck tanned on her chest. Weather or Not!", script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jim Amash; Uncle Paul's aches and pains seem to predict what's going to happen, but Veronica gets herself in trouble when she believes them once too often. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.99.

Cover art by Samm Schwartz. "Clean Sweep," script by Frank Doyle, art by Harry Lucey; Archie buys a broom to take home to his mother and has bad luck continuously. "What's My Line?", pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Bill Vigoda; Costume party at Veronica's house. "Katy Keene and the Lionhearted Pigs," script by Bill Woggon, pencils by Hazel Marten (as Bill Woggon), inks by Hazel Marten and Bill Woggon (faces); Javelina animals save Katy and Curly from a jaguar. "A Weighty Problem," script and art by Joe Edwards; Hap has to stick to a diet while Jinx eats lots of treats. "Touchy Teacher," pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Martin Epp; Reggie cheats off of Betty's paper. "Encore," pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Martin Epp; Reggie tries to cut in on Archie and Veronica. Archie Club News. "Shoot the Works," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Martin Epp; Archie's obsession with Veronica is too much for Miss Grundy. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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"Very Amusing," pencils by Harry Lucey; The Archies play a gig at Palisades Amusement Park, where Reggie gets a black eye. Archie Club News. "Girls is Funny People," pencils by Harry Lucey; Betty and Veronica fight at the beach. "Weak Day"; Hap believes Jinx when she says she's sick. "A Cause for Concern"; The Archies protest pollution at the Riverdale Rubber Company, where Fred works. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover by Dan DeCarlo. "Unfair Competition" Hostess ad with Josie. "The Trading Post," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Betty is adrift in a sea of self-pity over Archie's devotion to Veronica; While at the beach, she stumbles into a handsome youth named Tyrone who also catches Veronica's eye. "Now She Knows" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. The Coupon Caper, script by George Gladir, art by Stan Goldberg; Betty enlists Archie's help to fight her way through the supermarket on "Double Coupon Day." "Saddle Twaddle," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie agrees to help both Betty and Veronica with their exhibits for the Riverdale Colonial Day Pageant, and has to do it without letting each girl know he's helping the other one as well. "Fair Affair," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Betty convinces Archie to attend some of the fair with her in the hour before Veronica is due to arrive. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.50.

by Various What's better than a digest full of those teen dream queens Betty & Veronica? A double- digest full of new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $3.59 Cover price $3.59.

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Yowsa Yowsa Hostess snack cakes ad with Josie. "Tennis Racket"; Reggie tries to teach Moose and Midge how to play tennis. "Book Learning" starring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. Archie's Gag Bag. "A Real Washout"; Mr Lodge just wants to rest at home after a hard day at work but everywhere he goes there's someone there to disturb him. "Hot Stuff"; A romantic letter to Archie winds up being printed in a local magazine. Archie Club News. Mr. Flutesnoot Mind Reading Puzzle activity page. "Mr. Sandman"; Jughead has insomnia so Archie invites him over to his house to see if he can sleep better over there. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover art by Dexter Taylor. "The Big Race," art by Dexter Taylor; Little Archie tricks his dad into entering a father-son snowshoe race and they accidentally end up winning. "Smart Alex" Hostess snack cakes ad. "A Christmas Present," script and art by Dexter Taylor; Mr. Weatherbee assigns the students to create a book of puzzles that will be handed out to children in the hospital for Christmas. "Cartoon Follies," script and art by Dexter Taylor; The kids are excited about the new cartoons posted around the school but they don't know it's Mr. Weatherbee who's drawing them. "A Miss Miss," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx wakes up to find she has missed Santa Claus again. "Twas the Night Before Christmas," script and art by Dexter Taylor; Riverdale's kids wait excitedly for Christmas. "Santa's Helper," art by Dexter Taylor; Sabrina mistakes a burglar for Santa Claus. "Starry Starry Night," script and art by Dexter Taylor; Betty decorates her tree with ornaments picturing her friends and teachers. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg. "Josie Goes to the Beach" Hostess snack cakes ad. "Luck-Key Me"; On a school camping trip, Mr. Weatherbee entrusts Archie with the key to their vehicle, but Archie gets distracted and later can't find the key. Archie maze puzzle by Joe Edwards. "A Relative Nuisance!", pencils by Joe Edwards; Archie solves the problem of Mr. Weatherbee's obnoxious nephew by introducing him to Betty's cousin. "Pillow Pal"; Mr. Weatherbee overhears plans for a pillow fight in the gym but misinterprets it, believing that student violence has come to Riverdale High. "Flying High"; Archie brings a duck to school which he wants to make the new football team mascot, and the bird causes plenty of trouble. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.40.

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by Various Double your pages, double your Archie and double your fun in this double digest full of new stories and classic tales by Stan Goldberg, Henry Scarpelli, Dan DeCarlo, and more! Digest, FC" Cover price $3.19.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith. "Snack Spat!", script by Bill Golliher, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Archie and Betty are selling snacks at the beach, except when Archie is giving away samples to cute girls in bikinis. Betty's Lengthy Look Fashions page. "Backyard Barbecue," script by Greg Crosby, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Betty decides to hold a backyard barbecue for her friends, intending to handle every aspect herself. The Chinese Zodiac horoscope page, art by Ellen Leonforte. "Rhyme Two-Timer," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Dexter has a crush on Betty... until he meets Jenny. "Dragon Queen," script by George Gladir, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Archie and Betty make a dragon sand sculpture. "Singing the Blues," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Betty accidentally dyes her hair blue, then accidentally dyes it pink. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.99.

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Last $7.99 cover-priced issue. Written by Ron Robbins, Frank Doyle and Various. Art by Pat Kennedy, Tim Kennedy, Dan DeCarlo, Harry Lucey, Jim Amash and Various. Cover by Jeff Shultz. BRAND NEW STORY: "Santa Con Carne" by Ron Robbins, Pat Kennedy, Tim Kennedy and Jim Amash - Archie, Betty, Veronica and Trev hit the town square for the Riverdale Santa Con on Christmas Day, where everyone is dressed up as Santa...at least they think everyone is dressed up as Santa! One person they encounter with a burger dilemma (a LOT of burgers ordered at Pop's!) seems very familiar, and NOT from Riverdale! Also in this volume: "Just Be Claus" by Frank Doyle and Dan DeCarlo; Reggie in "The Gift" by Frank Doyle and Dan DeCarlo; "When You Gotta Glow" by Frank Doyle and Harry Lucey; and more! 192 pages, full color. Cover price $7.99.

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by Various Bright and brassy, bold and beautiful, blonde and brunette ? teen dream queens Betty & Veronica romp through this collection of new stories and classic tales by various talents, including Dan DeCarlo, Henry Scarpelli, and Stan Goldberg. Digest, FC Cover price $2.19.

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by Jeffrey C. Branch & Rex Lindsey Inspired by TV's home makeover shows, Archie and his friends endeavor to restore historic Pickens General Store 'From the Ground Up' and turn it into a museum. But can they overcome their lack of construction experience, not to mention opportunistic politicians who want to exploit the situation for their own gain and fame? Cover price $2.25.

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Last 60-cent cover price. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "The Fame Game," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Stuck for an idea for their next music video, Archie consults with a fellow recording artist for ideas. "Rescue Mission Mishmash," script by John Albano, art by Stan Goldberg; Betty and Veronica appeal to Archie to rescue Reggie from the vengeful females who have captured him. "The Big Move," script and art by Dexter Taylor; Reggie gets an outpouring of sympathy when the other kids hear his family is moving. "Stuck On Stickers," script by George Gladir, art by Hy Eisman; Archie wins a box of stickers as a prize, discards them, then learns that a girl he's been trying to impress just adores stickers. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

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by Various 'Fright Sight': It's frightful fun when the Archies play a benefit gig for the town's orphans, decked out in festive Halloween garb. Mr. Lodge can't decide what 's scarier, the band's costumes or their music! Plus, new and classic tales, puzzles, games and pin-ups! Cover price $3.69.