Archie comic books issue 130

Cover by Bob White. Stories by Frank Doyle, Joe Edwards and unknown. Art by Harry Lucey and Joe Edwards. Archie's convinced he's a juvenile delinquent. Mr Andrews convinces him he's not when Archie fails a juvenile delinquent test in "The Reject"! Plus: Li'l Jinx's teacher tells her she's a promising student in the 1-pager "Promising" by Joe Edwards; Jughead and Archie are talking about science fiction when Betty's large jello slips away from her in the 1-pager "The Peril"; Archie creates a gag gift for Professor Flutesnoot: a hollowed book filled with lead pellets for "heavy reading" in "Weights and Measures"; Reggie tricks Archie into being a ticket collector at a dance, leaving Veronica free for Reggie to date in "Odd Ball"; and when Archie runs into a tree, he starts having a conversation with a ghostly twin in "His Own Worst Enemy"! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

15¢ Test Market Variant. Cover by Bob White. Stories by Frank Doyle, Joe Edwards and unknown. Art by Harry Lucey and Joe Edwards. Archie's convinced he's a juvenile delinquent. Mr Andrews convinces him he's not when Archie fails a juvenile delinquent test in "The Reject"! Plus: Li'l Jinx's teacher tells her she's a promising student in the 1-pager "Promising" by Joe Edwards; Jughead and Archie are talking about science fiction when Betty's large jello slips away from her in the 1-pager "The Peril"; Archie creates a gag gift for Professor Flutesnoot: a hollowed book filled with lead pellets for "heavy reading" in "Weights and Measures"; Reggie tricks Archie into being a ticket collector at a dance, leaving Veronica free for Reggie to date in "Odd Ball"; and when Archie runs into a tree, he starts having a conversation with a ghostly twin in "His Own Worst Enemy"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Feed Deed, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Jealous of the attention Betty gets for her cooking, Veronica decides to make a picnic spread for the next day on the beach--on her own. The Interruption, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Veronica cuddles up to a handsome muscleman on the beach, but quickly looks for a way to dump him when he proves to be more infatuated with himself than with her. Scheme Scamps, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Reggie cook up a plan to get Archie and Veronica interested in them by ignoring them and cuddling up to each other. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

by Bollers, Butler, Higgins, Amash & Axer "Home-The Blue Blur Returns" Part 1: Sonic is back from his adventure in outer space just in time, as the Kingdom of Acorn and the Empire of Robotnik are about to collide head-on in their struggle to control Mobius! How will everybody react to Sonic's "return from the dead?" How will Sonic react to all the changes that occurred in his absence? FC, 32pg $2.19 Cover price $2.19.

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Written by Holly Golightly, Bill Golliher, Kathleen Webb, and Mike Pellowski. Art by Dan DeCarlo and Henry Scarpelli. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Betty and Veronica experiment with a temporary tattoo pen. Veronica abruptly starts cramming French right after she finds out Gaston's dreamy nephew will be staying at the mansion. Veronica finds a baby elephant in the school parking lot. Editor Gorelick reminisces about his childhood in Brooklyn, then promotes Archie & Friends #32 and Betty & Veronica Digest #100. 36 pages, full color. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

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Payola; Miss Grundy is overly suspicious of gifts. The Jones Boy, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by John Rosenberger, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Archie, Reggie, and Betty try to balance like Jughead. Li'l Jinx humor page by Joe Edwards. Li'l Jinx humor page by Joe Edwards. The Haircut, pencils by John Rosenberger, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Archie has second thoughts about letting Jughead give him a haircut. Thunder Head, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Jughead learns to control the weather and uses his newfound power to unleash the elements on Reggie. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jon D'Agostino. Part Two of Veronica's amazing adventure begun in Veronica #129!; "The Idol of Adventure Island Part Two": Believing she was rid of the cursed jeweled idol she found last issue, Veronica is bewildered and bedeviled when it finds its way back to her!; The idol is the least of her problems, however, as the Island's inhabitants capture Veronica and her friends!; Having gotten everyone into this "elephantine" mess, it's up to Veronica to get them out...and she may have a few tricks in her "trunk!"; Don't miss the thrilling conclusion to this outrageous adventure! Advice column in which Sara Algase gives readers advice as "Veronica." Veronica Style Bloom fashion page by Dan Parent. "Looks Schnooks," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jim Amash; Nancy convinces Veronica that Archie only dates her for the prestige of dating her rather than for herself. "Car Alarmed," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jim Amash; The car alarm on Veronica's new sports car is just a hair too sensitive. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.99.

"Good Mixer," pencils by Bill Vigoda; Jughead mixes two random liquids together and invents a solution that turns things invisible. "Monster Mania"; Archie's cousin Walter likes monsters, so Archie takes him to see Jughead, who is has several monster disguises. "The Star-Beasts," art by John Giunta; Alien television producers send monsters to battle the Jaguar to provide entertainment for their audience. Archie Giant Series Magazines ad. "The Martian," script and art by Joe Edwards; A tiny flying saucer crashes near Jinx; Jinx saves the occupant from being run over by a car and he becomes her protector. "Jokers Wild"; Mr. Lodge tells Archie and Jughead how he had more imagination in his pranks in his day. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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"Look Who's Here"; Archie is so clumsy that Veronica asks him to leave her house until his enthusiasm wanes. The Archies Meet the Archies on Welch's Jams and Jelly Glasses ad. "Kind of Flaky!"; Li'l Jinx catches snow on her tongue. "The Danger Within," pencils by Harry Lucey; Archie and Jughead save a child from crashing his sled. "The Perfect Feud"; Pop Tate loses some of his customers to a chili parlor across the street but Archie and Jughead sabotage the place by claiming the chili is too bland which encourages the chef to spice it up. Archie Club News. "Santa's Little Boy"; Betty's mother tells her that boys never grow up. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Dan DeCarlo. "Barely Covered," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty goes out in her backyard to sunbathe; Archie gets the mistaken impression that she's sunbathing nude and tries to protect her honor without looking at her. Betty's Beachwear; Betty models swimwear designs submitted by readers. "Like It Is," inks by Jon D'Agostino; Betty tries to convince Archie to stop wasting his life pining for Veronica. "The Cookie Crumbles," inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie is convinced that Veronica's big party is that evening, despite all evidence to the contrary. "Fun & Games," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty helps Veronica test a new treasure hunt game on Archie. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

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, 192pgs, FC $3.59 Cover price $3.59.

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Last 35-cent cover price. "Leaving Town" Hostess Twinkies Cakes ad with Josie. "Power Play"; Moose is worried his macho image is being undermined because Midge isn't scared of him at all. "Some Card" starring Li'l Jinx's Pal Fat Charley, script and pencils by Joe Edwards. Archie's Gag Bag. "The Racing Game"; Chuck has a racing turtle. "Mother's Little Helper," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Chic Stone; Archie's mother asks him to wash the dishes and the clothes while she's out, tasks which Archie considers unmanly. Archie Club News. "Mr. Bee's Heavy Thought" activity page with Mr. Weatherbee. "A Matter of Principle"; After a girl approaches Archie to measure him up for a sweater she's making for her boyfriend Archie tries to get the girls to make one for him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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"The Night of the UFO"; Nobody believes Little Archie when he reports that Little Jughead got abducted by aliens in a UFO; Instead, Little Archie's parents call the doctor to make sure he is OK in the head; But the aliens quickly let Little Jughead go when they find out how much he eats. "Foreign Flavor"; Li'l Jinx invites Charley to a breakfast party, with exotic foods like English muffins and French toast. "Medicine Man"; When Miss Grundy suspects that Little Betty is sneaking food from her cooking class to boys in the hallway, Mr. Weatherbee takes action, attempting to sabotage the food. "The Music Maker"; Little Archie and Little Jughead try to get on a local production of The Zong Show by playing tunes on progressively filled bottles of water and a bass drum; But the bottles spill onstage, and when Little Archie and Little Reggie (who is a show judge) get into a fistfight to the sound of drumbeats, that wins them first prize; Parody of "The Gong Show", a popular 1970s TV series featuring weird and unusual acts. "From the Top"; Sabrina appears in a parody of Goldilocks and The Three Bears, as read by her aunt; Little Archie, Little Jughead, and Little Reggie make a cameo as the substituted three BIRDS. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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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! Digest, FC$3.29 Cover price $3.29.

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by Craig Boldman & Rex Lindsey "Brolly Folly": The gang thinks Jughead's in the dark, but he knows that he's in the shade ? when he wears a sunshine chapeau to the beach to protect him from the sun. And when storm clouds gather, the gang changes their tune quickly ? otherwise they'll be singing in the rain! "Back Trouble": Jughead's got "fan" written all over his back ? literally ? when he has beautiful TV star Pamela Biltmore autograph his back! "Mr. Nice Guy": Jughead decides to use reverse psychology to get rid of Ethel ? by smothering her with niceness! But that doesn't work with a love sponge! FC, 32pg Cover price $1.99.

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by George Gladir & Stan Goldberg "The Fundamentals": When Nancy takes over coaching Betty's junior soccer team, she has to learn the fundamentals-including serving, bending and most important of all- dealing with soccer Moms! "The Grand Tour": Who better to give readers a tour of old- fashioned, dependable Riverdale than old-fashioned, dependable Betty? FC, 32pg$2.19 Cover price $2.19.

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Zero to Rock Hero (Battle of the Bands): Part 1 of 2 - (W) Stephen Oswald (A) Bill Galvan. It's a battle of the bands unlike any seen before, when The Archies and Josie and the Pussycats compete against one another playing the hottest new video game, Legendary Rock Heroes, at Veronica's swank party! Can the real rockers excel in the virtual world as well as they rock out in the real world? And what will happen when the media, specifically a reality show producer friend of Mr. Lodge, and the whole world takes notice? Cover price $2.50.

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Written by Various, Ian Flynn. Art by Various & Various. Cover by Dan Parent. TWO BRAND NEW STORIES! First, in 'Spring Breaking and Entering,' Pureheart and Fly-Girl's plans for a fun spring break are foiled by the arrival of two villains, Smash & Grab! But will Pureheart be able to resist the allure of beach time in order to solve a crime? Then, in 'Can't Top This,' Inferno is hot on the (balloon) tail of villain Kennel Kween, as the evildoer takes to the skies in a hot air balloon! Will he be able to take her down (literally!)? 192 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

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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. "Rad Dad," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; After watching Archie put on a bike-safety demonstration, Mr. Weatherbee tries going for a ride, too. "A Little Bit of Magic," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jimmy DeCarlo; In the days of cavemen(?), Archie and the cave-gang are granted wishes by a small troll. "The Big Gig," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; When Mr. Lodge complains about their band practicing in his house, the gang ends up performing outside a car wash and making some money. "Critics' Choice," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Mr. Weatherbee overhears a conversation about Archie's great talent; When he sees Archie walking around with a painting, he plans to gain prestige for himself and the school with Archie's great art. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito. "Glutton For Hire," script by Dan Parent, pencils by Fernando Ruiz, inks by Pat Kennedy; Jughead gets a job as a buffet server. "Fashion Disaster!!", script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Rudy Lapick; A fashion fest has come to Riverdale and Betty and Veronica are participating. "Sport Report," script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead's dad wants him to try out for a school sport so he can bring home a school letter. "Paper Chase," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie tries to prove to Veronica that horoscopes are rubbish. "Caught in the Act," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Chic Stone; Mr. Weatherbee sees Reggie cutting school and is prepared for Reggie's excuse the next day. "The Invader," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Mario Acquaviva; r. Lodge is upset at how Jughead keeps getting in the house unannounced. "Present Problems," script by Mark Esposito, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie tries to find a gift for Betty, but every time he buys something he finds out she has one already. "A Spirited Weekend," script by Harold Smith, pencils by Stan Goldberg inks by Mike Esposito; Archie and his dad have separate plans to do things while his mom visits aunt Clara. 100 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.79.

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(W/A) Fernando Ruiz Riverdale's resident prankster Reggie takes center stage in this hilarious tale of vanity, camera phones and text messages gone awry! Then, Raj Patel is back! This time, the aspiring filmmaker decides to help his sister Tina with her volcano exhibit at the science fair. Of course, he can't resist spending more time taping the event than Tina. How long before Tina's temper erupts? Plus, puzzles, games, pin-ups, and more! Cover price $3.99.