Archie comic books issue 126

Cover by Bob White. Stories by Frank Doyle, Joe Harold and unknown. Art by Harry Lucey & Terry Szenics and Joe Harold. The world's smallest monster, a tiny creature with a very loud voice, helps Archie get revenge on Reggie in "Big Mouth"! Plus: Shrimpy in the half-pagers "No Smoking" and "The End"; Archie, Reggie and Jughead go bobsledding in the 1-pager "Speed to Spare"; Reggie's state-of-the-art go-kart annoys Archie but impresses Veronica, who asks Reggie to let her drive it in "Go, Man, Go!"; the gang inspects a haunted house, and they all assume that the ghosts are just tricks the others rigged up to scare them in "It Ghost To Show You"; and an accident involving a nuclear testing lab leaves Archie with a radioactive charge that causes a basketball to be magnetically attracted to his hands in "Follow the Bouncing Ball"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. Speed Deed, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; When the girls can't get their guys away from the slot-car racing, Veronica decides they need to fight fire with fire. Betty's Spring Fashions illustration by Dan DeCarlo. A Loan And Blue, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; The girls are meeting the boys at the Lodge mansion for an afternoon of dancing and Betty is wearing a very attractive new dress. Jalopy Jealousies, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica overhears Archie talking lovingly about his car and thinks he's talking that way to Betty. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

by Various "Tossed in Space": Sonic finds himself on a strange planet. While seeking a way home is his priority, his heroic instincts take over as he helps defend an alien race from their aggressors. "Better Read than Dead": Sonic and The Editor face the evil of... Deadline! Can they get the issue done on time before Sonic is erased from existence? FC, 32pg $2.19 Cover price $2.19.

Written by Mike Pellowski and Kathleen Webb. Art by Dan DeCarlo. Cover by Dan DeCarlo and Henry Scarpelli. Veronica gets front row tickets and backstage passes to meet her favorite boy band, The Jansans. Veronica finds out about a moonlight picnic Betty has planned with Archie and plots to sabotage it. Veronica has suddenly taken up horseback riding as her latest passion, though Betty suspects her real passion is some handsome guy associated with the stable. Veronica comes over to Betty's house to show off her latest outfit and hair style, only to have Betty's mother and sister Polly point out that the "latest style" isn't so new. 36 pages, full color. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

"Snug As a Bug," pencils by Samm Schwartz; Archie finds a strange bug and puts it in a ring box until he can figure out what kind of bug it is but the girls all think he has an engagement ring. "A Colorful Story" starring Betty Cooper, Veronica Lodge, Archie Andrews, Jughead Jones, Mr. Lodge, and Reggie Mantle. "Skating Queen," art by Bill Woggon; Katy Keene and K.O. Kelly go figure skating. Katy Glamour Fashions page by Bill Woggon. "Say It With Flour," pencils by Dan Decarlo; Jughead and Archie try to make donuts for a baking contest. "Say It With Flour," pencils by Dan Decarlo; Jughead and Archie try to make donuts for a baking contest. "Relay Delay"; Wilbur's father asks Wilbur to see if he left his razor and slippers upstairs. "I Scream Man" starring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Bill Vigoda. "Hero To Go!!!"; Jughead has a dream of being Captain Hero and being thanked by Big Ethel; He orders a lot of spicy food from Pop and says it won't give him nightmares because he's given up sleeping. "Hound Sounds!", pencils by Bill Vigoda; Jughead shows off variations of hot dogs with the theme of different kinds of dogs - Pekingese with chow mein noodles, dachsund with sauerkraut, etc. - to prove that dog is man's best friend. "Escape," script by Jim Ruth, art by Samm Schwartz; Betty and Veronica try to help Jughead escape from Big Ethel but they run him into a tree and into a tree limb; Moose takes up the task, carrying Jughead, but he slips and sends Jughead flying into garbage cans. "Temper Temper," art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead motivates Archie in the race by making Moose mad at him. "Time Out" one-page Li'l Jinx story, script and art by Joe Edwards. "Hard To Get!", art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead is chased by girls because he is unavailable to them; Reggie tries to get their attention but they want nothing to do with him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Henry Scarpelli. "The Search!", script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jim Amash; Mr. Lodge conducts his most important "business" meetings ever: interviewing prospects for the job of Veronica's boyfriend!; Will the Archie factor interfere with his new business plans? "It's Got a Ring to It" one-page story, script by Bill Golliher, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica goes phone shopping. "Pet Peeve," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jim Amash; Veronica wants a more exotic pet than her poodle. "Uniform Attraction," script by Greg Crosby, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jim Amash; Veronica can't seem to resist a man in uniform and it's got Archie bugged. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.99.

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"The Good Earth"; Archie helps Mr. Lodge with his garden, with the usual disastrous results. Bob Hope Meets Jimmy and Jane ad for Popsicles. "Hip Dip"; Veronica buys a flashy white diving suit to go skin-diving, but changes to a black one when she realizes that no one will be able to see it underwater. "Skirting the Issue!"; Archie wears full Scottish regalia, including a kilt. Reggie hassles him, but gets thrashed by Moose when Midge pretends that Archie is a girlfriend of hers. Archie Giant Series Magazines ad. "Election Results!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx tries to buy her way to winning an election for club treasurer. Archie Club News ad. "It's a Job"; Archie gets a job and Reggie plots to steal Veronica away from him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Teen drama, Archie-style: A door-to-door salesman ties up the Lodges and robs their house; Archie dreams that he loves food as much as Jughead does. Stories and art by Frank Doyle, Dick Malmgren, and Stan Goldberg, plus Lil Jinx by Joe Edwards. 32 pages. Cover by Goldberg and Jon D'Agostino. Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Bucolic Frolic Hostess snack cakes ad with Josie. "Negative," script by Frank Doyle, art by Stan Goldberg; Archie gets some dating tips from his father. "Fawn-cy" one-page Li'l Jinx's Pal, Gigi story by Joe Edwards. Betty's Fashion Notebook page by Dan DeCarlo. "Poor Circulation," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie hands Betty every excuse he can think of to avoid their date and go out with Veronica. "Hi, Neighbor," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie has a less than pleasant encounter with Betty's new neighbors. "Betty" answers reader letters, script by Eda Edwards, art by Joe Edwards. "Roll 'Em," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie doesn't want to attend a screening of Reggie's home movies. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.50.

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by Various "Wild Western Ways" (by George Gladir & Bob Bolling): Veronica's Country Club ranch promises to turn soft suburban girls into rugged cowgirls, but is it just a "bum steer?" PLUS: A selection of classic Betty and Veronica tales! Digest, FC $3.29 Cover price $3.59.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "Three Little Words," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren; Archie and Veronica get into an argument over whose fault a sailing accident was. "Dial Tone," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Mr. Lodge cracks down on phone usage. "An Inside Job," script and art by Joe Edwards; Hap tries to get Jinx to remember to clean her room. "Realistic Statistic Puzzle" page starring Betty by Joe Edwards. "Mr. Softie," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie forces Jughead to exercise. "No Loitering," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Reggie tries to fill a prescription. Archie's Gag Bag, script and pencils by Bob Montana, inks by Joe Edwards. "Foolish Fashion," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Joe Edwards; Betty advises Veronica on how to get Archie to break a date she doesn't want to keep. "Spaced Out," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren; Reggie uses Dilton's new robot servant as a bodyguard against Moose. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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The Journey. Little Archies dog Spotty gets lost, and must travel hundreds of miles to find home and a disconsolate Little Archie. Also featuring a Little Sabrina story and the usual features. Plus Lil Jinx by Joe Edwards. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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by Various "That's a Lot of Dough" (by Kathleen Webb & Stan Goldberg): Betty finds out which way the cookie crumbles when she asks Jughead to help her try to recreate her dad's favorite cookies! "Changing Tastes!" (by Mike Pellowski & Stan Goldberg): Betty reminisces about her adolescent days selling lemonade. FC, 32pg$2.19 Cover price $2.19.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg. "Memories," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie is sent to the Mr. Weatherbee's office and they begin to discuss memories of Archie's time at school. "Hair Today and Gone Tomorrow," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Everyone seems to be allergic to Mr. Weatherbee. "May Day," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie and Reggie both try to impress the new substitute teacher. "Shoe Shoe Baby," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Because of the ice outside, Archie wears golf shoes to school. 36 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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by Craig Boldman & Rex Lindsey "Retcon-Job!": Jughead and the gang take on the scariest villain yet ? comic book continuity! Comic fans will love this tale of Riverdale's favorite teens debating which origin story of The Mighty Chomper (a.k.a. Steel Sirloin, a.k.a. the Crusading Carnivore) is the authentic one! It's enough to make Peter Parker sing "Send In The Clones!" Then, in "The Taste Buds Who Knew Too Much," there's a new sport in town, and it's called stump Jughead's taste buds! Sickened by the gorging display, Veronica makes a deal with Jughead: if she can feed him something he can't identify, will he give up the game forever? Personal chef Gaston whips up one of his specialties, but starts to sweat as Jughead reveals the secret ingredients! Are Jughead's taste buds truly the eighth wonder of the world?! In "Play's The Thing," Jughead goes to the mega toy store in search of a toy his baby sister won't try to eat. Fat chance, Jughead ? after all, she inherited your appetite! Finally, in "All Hic'd Up," Jughead has the hiccups, but when he has them, they come out sounding like "kiss me!" Before you know it, he's accidentally propositioning every girl in town! Can Archie help cure him before he runs into Big Ethel?! FC, 32pg" Cover price $1.99.

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The Cartoon Life of Chuck Clayton: Part 1 of 4 - by Alex Simmons & Fernando Ruiz. Gnomes & Stick Figure Funnies.' Fan-favorite writer Alex Simmons returns for a fun-filled, four-part tale! Chuck Clayton takes center stage in this special storyline. Chuck is asked to teach an after-school program in cartooning to elementary school kids - and it isn't long before he learns the kids can be more hyperactive than his doodles! Can Chuck ultimately connect with the kids and help them create the next comic book classics? Will his temporary teaching gig lead to bigger and better things, or is his tenure soon to be terminated? The answer's just a splash panel away! This new multi-part epic comes courtesy of someone who knows his way around both creating and teaching comics, namely acclaimed writer, children's art advocate, and organizer of the world's only 'Kids' Comics' convention, Alex Simmons. Cover price $2.25.

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Written and Art by Various & Various. Cover by Bill Golliher. THREE BRAND NEW STORIES! First, in 'Frigid Frolic,' Jughead convinces Archie and Toni to join in a Frigid Frolic Fundraiser activity at the beach, (that's an ocean swim in the dead of winter!) mainly because he hears there's going to be great snacks afterwards. This gets Toni's attention and Archie's draw is the chance to meet some new girls. Reggie and Veronica overhear and plan to join in as well to show how tough they can be. Who will be able to withstand the cold and come out the chilly champion? Then, in 'Friendship is Magic,' superhero Darla Lang, aka DARKLING, comes face-to-face with another magically-powered teen: Sabrina the Teenage Witch! Sabrina's got a problem, a portal has opened up in her aunts' house and she has to get rid of it before she lets evil in. Will their combined power do the trick? Finally, in 'Vs the Sorceress Suprema' Pureheart the Powerful and Steel Sterling team up to stop the beautiful sorceress SUPREMA, whose been stealing jewels all throughout Riverdale! But will their strength be a match against her cunning charm and beauty? 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 Hat Trick," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Jon D'Agostino; When Veronica fawns over a trademark hat worn by a movie star, Archie goes out and buys it to impress her. "Brother of Invention"; Jughead 1 is trying to invent the wheel. "The Uncouth Youth," script by George Gladir, pencils by Hy Eisman, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie discusses his band with the editor of Keen Teen Scene. "The Longest Yard!", script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Chic Stone, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie and Reggie have a wager over who can out jump who. "No Help Wanted," script by Jim Ruth, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Mr. Lodge is pouring concrete for a new patio but Archie is making a mess of the project. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

Breakup Blues: Part 2 of 4 - by Melanie J. Morgan, Tod Smith & Al Milgrom. Midge decided to take a break from her possessive boyfriend Moose - and Moose obliged! Now with Midge and Moose dating others, the once close-knit friends at Riverdale High are awash in turmoil! Even though he's taken Midge out on a few dates, Reggie is having second-thoughts as Midge is obviously missing Moose - and Reggie is missing the cat-and-mouse game he used to have so much fun playing with Moose! Does Reggie hold the key in getting Moose and Midge back together, or will his involvement only draw Midge closer to him? And what will Moose's new girlfriend Judy Johnson have to say about it? It's romantic intrigue served up in the 'realistic' art style that made both Betty and Veronica's Bad Boy Trouble and Jughead's Matchmakers some of the most talked about Archie stories in recent years! Cover price $3.69.