Archie comic books issue 125

Cover pencils by Harry Lucey. Stories by Frank Doyle, Joe Harold and unknown. Art by Harry Lucey, Joe Harold, Marty Epp, Terry Szenics and unknown. With Smithers on vacation, Mr. Lodge hires a hideous-looking temporary replacement to scare Archie away in "Help Wanted"! Plus: Shrimpy in the 1-pager "Tree Love!" by Joe Harold; the athletic commission investigates Coach Kleats' use of ringers on his team in the 1-pager "Footballitis!"; Archie's superhuman ability to balance things causes other people to panic, snatch the things away, and break them in "Unbalanced"; in a fight between Archie and Reggie, the teachers get differing impressions of who punched out who in "Takes Two To Tangle"; and a combination of a strange chemical solution and radiation from a machine causes Archie's hand to become invisible in "Heads Up"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. Snow Fun, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Everyone seems to be into playing in the snow except Veronica, who sees it all as far too juvenile. Redskin Revenge, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; When a group of boys playing Indian spot Veronica's latest attempt to sabotage Betty's date with Archie, they go on the warpath. Advertisement for Archie Giant Series #135. Pony Tail Tale, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; The secret origin of Betty's ponytail. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

by Karl Bollers & Various; cover by Spaz Special 10-Year Anniversary Issue featuring an All-Star Artist Jam! Shadow returned to help in the fight against the alien Xorda who want nothing more than the destruction of Mobius! After reasoning and bargaining fail, the denizens of the planet must band together for their very survival! In the end, a hero will fall and the future of Mobius will be changed forever. Plus, another thrilling Knuckles solo story. FC, 32pg $2.19 Cover price $2.19.

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Written by Kathleen Webb, George Gladir, and Mike Pellowski. Art by Dan DeCarlo. Cover by Dan DeCarlo and Alison Flood. Bored out of her mind, Veronica stoops to helping Betty out at the local retirement community. Betty and Veronica's busy Saturdays are presented in contrast. A fire emergency at the school forces everyone to evacuate the building, including Betty, who is wearing Veronica's new designer bikini and nothing else. Editor Gorelick prints a credit correction for Betty & Veronica Spectacular #28, then promotes Betty & Veronica Spectacular #30 and Jughead #106. 36 pages, full color. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

"Match Me," script by Sy Reit, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics; Veronica and Archie are fighting, Archie tries to convince Veronica there is no shame in being poor while Veronica tries to convince Archie that being rich is better; Both enlist Betty to argue their side. "My Kingdom For a Horse," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica and her cousin invite Betty to go riding with them. Untitled Katy Keene story, script and art by Bill Woggon. Katy's Kitchen Fashions page by Bill Woggon. "Opti-Mistic," art by Tom Moore; Reggie borrows Dilton's glasses to keep Moose from punching him. "Much Hair-Do About Nothing" starring Wilbur. "Masquerade Smarty"; Veronica doesn't want Jughead at her masquerade party. "Zoo Pooh" starring Li'l Jinx and Bill Bubblegum, script and art by Joe Edwards. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Bill Vigoda. "The Price of Peace," art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead is trying to burn off energy so that he can rest well. Cheerios ad with Rocky and Bullwinkle. "You're Out" one-page Li'l Jinx story, script and art by Joe Edwards. "The Look Alikes," art by Samm Schwartz; Milford is looking for Archie to keep him away from Veronica, so Jughead convinces Milford that Archie's name is George, but that Archie looks just like him. The World of Jughead ad. The Mighty Crusaders ad. "Nature Boys," art by Samm Schwartz; While Jughead is swimming, Reggie steals his clothes; Jughead dresses himself in bushes and steals Reggie's clothes off of him. Archie Club News. "Temper Talent!", art by Samm Schwartz; Reggie and Archie show each other how temperamental artists throw tantrums; When Jughead gets stung by a bee, he goes racing through the group, knocking everyone in the pool. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Henry Scarpelli. "For Veronica's Eyes Only," script by Dan Parent, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Al Milgrom; It seems Riverdale High's latest hunk only goes for girls with glasses, so naturally, Veronica must accessorize!; Borrowing her great grandmother's glasses from her Mom, Veronica becomes mysteriously smarter in the process; Is there something special about Veronica's new specs?! "Take Some Credit" one-page story, script by Bill Golliher, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Al Milgrom; Veronica's credit card is stolen. "Motivate Yourself," pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Al Milgrom; Veronica helps motivate a motivational speaker who is off his game. "Quality Time," script by George Gladir, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Al Milgrom; Seeing the other kids have fun with their dads, Veronica wants the same from her father. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.99.

Cover pencils by Harry Lucey. "The Persistent One," script by Frank Doyle; Jughead and Reggie watch Archie try and try and try again to get into the Lodge Mansion to see Veronica. "Horror Scope," pencils by Bill Vigoda; Given confidence by a horoscope reading, Archie becomes a champion on the ball diamond. "Trouble with Tessie," pencils by Bob White, inks by Bob White; To show his appreciation for the Andrews family hosting him on a student exchange program, the student gives Archie a baby elephant. "Spring Cleaning," script and art by Joe Edwards; Hap's demand that Jinx clean out her closet ends up costing him. "The Way to a Man's Heart," script by Bill Woggon, pencils by Hazel Marten (as Bill Woggon), inks by Cassie Bill; Debby plans a picnic with Buzz, but Taffy has other ideas. "Meowing on the Movie Set," script by Bill Woggon, pencils by Hazel Marten (as Bill Woggon), inks by Cassie Bill; Katy and Gloria trade barbs as they pose for photographers. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Teen drama, Archie-style: A magic spell from a cursed teddy bear almost costs Betty her life; Archie and Jughead intervene after Veronica is charmed by a charismatic cult leader. Stories and art by Frank Doyle, Harry Lucey, and Bob Bolling, plus Lil Jinx by Joe Edwards. 32 pages. Cover by Stan Goldberg and Jon D'Agostino. Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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First 60-cent cover price. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Bucolic Frolic Hostess snack cakes ad with Josie. "Idolize That Prize," script by George Gladir, art by Stan Goldberg; Archie feels bad when he can't win any prizes for Betty on the carnival midway. "Getting Even" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Race Pace,' script by George Gladir, art by Stan Goldberg; Hoping to be near Archie, Betty agrees to help him train for a marathon race. "The Rejection," script by Frank Doyle, art by Stan Goldberg; Veronica and Nancy overhear Archie plead with Betty that he needs her, and Betty reject his entreaties. "Betty" answers reader letters, script by Eda Edwards, art by Joe Edwards. "On the Job Training," art by Dan DeCarlo Jr.; To prepare for her babysitting jobs, Betty listens to bedtime stories on tape while she drives, with disastrous results. 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 them! Featuring new stories and classic tales. Digest, FC $3.59 Cover price $3.59.

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"Down We Go" Hostess snack cakes ad with Josie. "A Little Seedy," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie's flying car keeps messing up Mr. Lodge's newly seeded lawn. "Heat Beat"; Reggie wears a shirt with Midge's name on it because he thinks Moose is out sick, but has to cover it up when Moose arrives. "Take Your Pick!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx has a good reason for using an artificial flower to play "he loves me, he loves me not." Archie's Gag Bag by Bob Montana. "Marking Time"; Veronica's worry about her report card stops when she sees it and finds she's an honor student, but it turns out that Miss Grundy has mistakenly given her Betty's report card. "Pitching It In Puzzle" word puzzle featuring Coach Kleats, art by Joe Edwards. "Lucky Me"; Ethel finds a horseshoe but it seems to bring everyone good luck but her. Archie Club News. "Natural Ability"; Archie argues that Dilton should be allowed on the baseball team until he learns that it's either Dilton or him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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by Stan Goldberg, Henry Scarpelli, Jon D'Agostino, & Various Double your pages, double your Archie and double your fun in this double digest full of new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC Cover price $3.29.

Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg. "You Gotta Have Heart!", script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Mr. Weatherbee catches Archie sleeping in study hall. "Finish Line" one-page story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Charley hasn't finished his homework but he has finished a box of chocolates. Weighty Problem activity page. "Angel with a Pitchfork," script by George Gladir, pencils by Joe Edwards, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Miss Finch thinks of Archie like a guardian angel because when he's around nothing goes wrong. "Diet Riot," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Joe Edwards, inks by Jon D'Agostino; When Archie takes up cooking it makes it easier for Mr. Weatherbee to stick to his diet. Archie Club News. Archie's Gag Bag. "When Things Get Hairy!", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Joe Edwards, inks by Jay Dee; The boys are all wearing fake mustaches because they're putting together a barbershop quartet. "What Good Taste" Hostess Twinkies Cakes ad starring Josie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith. "Cheerful Employee," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Betty starts working at Mega-Mart. "Betty's Paper Doll Book," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Series of paper doll illustrations of Betty and her friends, with humorous accessories. "Crush Rush," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Betty discusses her crush on Archie with Nancy. "Mother Hen-Pecked," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; A couple of robins build a nest and have babies outside Betty's window. "In the Name of Science," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Betty tries to keep Archie occupied while she works on her science fair project. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.19.

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Battle of the Bands: Part 2 of 2 - by Jane Smith Fisher & Stan Goldberg In the aftermath of their rockin' contest performance, the Archies face a new challenge - a sponsor who will only cover half their prize travel expenses! Now the group must get jobs quickly to raise the money - except Reggie and Veronica of course, who are riding on their parents' dimes. But will that free ride last? The rockers learn a valuable lesson about earning their own 'fun money' - and the value of good work ethics in the process, not to mention how important it is to help those in need. A longtime advocate for kids' comics, writer Jane Smith Fisher has devoted her career to telling age-appropriate stories in series such as Cybernauts. Now she brings her special voice for both young and female characters to Archie Comics in this rock 'n' rollin' storyline. Cover price $2.25.

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Written and Art by Various & Various. Cover by Bill Golliher TWO BRAND NEW STORIES! First, Santa sends his favorite elf and fairy on a mission to Riverdale to stir up as much Christmas spirit as possible. It's girls vs. guys in the quest to show off the most Christmas spirit. Sugarplum heads up the girls' team and Jingles heads up the boys' one. A rivalry that winds up sending Riverdale into a jolly overload. Then, there's an armature pet show in Riverdale, and the kids are showing off all their pets-but when a supervillain arrives to kidnap the animals, who's going to save the day? Enter: Captain Flag along with his trusty eagle Yank by his side! Will the dynamic duo be able to save the beloved pets and return them to their rightful owners? 192 pages, full color. Cover price $8.99.

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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! Digest, FC $2.19 Cover price $2.19.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. The Campaign for a Smoke-Free America public service announcement with the Archie gang, art by Dan DeCarlo. "Pitter Patter of Little Feet," script by Rich Margopoulos, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Chic Stone; Archie's parents are discussing getting a new puppy but Archie overhears and thinks they are having a baby. "Retort Report"; Jughead relays a message from Reggie to Archie. Melody Puzzle Magic! activity page. "The Message," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Archie thinks the Archies should raise money for worthy causes. "Muscle Madness," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Prehistoric versions of Archie, Reggie and Moose lift rocks tied to sticks to get strong but when Archie and Reggie encounter two aggressive cavemen their increased strength doesn't do them any good; Betty and Veronica save the day with their fighting skills. Archie Club News. "A Star Is Named," script by Jim Ruth, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie has a star named after his mother. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

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Cover art by Rex W. Lindsey. "Garbage In Garbage Out," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Jughead is supposed to take out the trash. "Fit to Be (Yule) Tide!", script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Jughead is planning to buy Trula a present. Ad for Archie's Weird Mysteries on TV!!! "T'was the Fight Before Christmas," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Snowball fights in poetry. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.79.

Breakup Blues: Part 1 of 4- by Melanie Morgan, Tod Smith & Al Milgrom. It's another new four-part story in Archie's new 'realistic style' - and this time, Moose and Midge's romance hangs in the balance! First came Betty and Veronica's 'Bad Boy Trouble,' followed by Jughead dealing with a bunch of 'Matchmakers.' Now, the latest story to portray the famous Riverdale teens in a realistic style is here - and it may spell the end of one of the longest-running romances in Archie Comics history! Feeling confined by Moose's possessive nature, Midge decides to try an experiment - namely, dating Reggie! We all know this will make Moose fly off the handle, but this time it won't have an 'all's well that ends well' resolution. Can Archie and his friends help pick up the pieces of this shattered relationship, or is it better to leave them where they lay? Plus, other new and classic tales! Cover price $3.69.