Archie comic books issue 131

Cover by Samm Schwartz. Stories by Frank Doyle, Joe Edwards and George Gladir. Art by Harry Lucey, Joe Edwards, Dan DeCarlo, Rudy Lapick and Marty Epp. Archie does push-ups to try and obey President Kennedy's call for the youth of America to exercise more, but it turns out that the gang actually gets more exercise when they're just having fun in "The Lazy Ones"! Plus: Li'l Jinx in the 1-pager "A Jet Bet" by Joe Edwards; Archie tries to throw an iron ball attached to a chain in the 1-pager "Wayward Whirl"; Archie makes up an elaborate scenario to argue that when he brought a baseball glove to a date with Veronica, it was actually for her own protection in "The Avenger"; Jughead and Betty discuss the fact that whenever Archie starts well, he finishes badly in "Start To Finish"; and Archie dreams he's on a planet where robots are terrorized by gorgeous Amazon "monster" women in "Prisoner of Love"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. Love's Labor Lost, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; As a prank, Veronica convinces Betty that her efforts to attract Archie's attention have been too subtle. Rained Out, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; When Reggie spots Veronica drenching Betty to prevent her from keeping a date with Archie, he runs off to stop the trap he set for Archie to keep him away from Veronica. Cool It, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; The combination of the summer heat and Veronica's kisses is making Archie faint. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Written by Angelo DeCesare, Kathleen Webb, and George Gladir. Art by Dan DeCarlo and Henry Scarpelli. Cover by Dan DeCarlo and Henry Scarpelli. Both Betty and Veronica are so smitten by the new boy in school that they tear up the Riverdale night scene looking for him when they hear he likes dancing. Veronica gets contact lenses with a star pattern on them, but it doesn't impress the gang the way she had hoped. Veronica has to figure out Christmas gifts for the Lodge's wealthy friends. Betty is furious when Archie takes a love poem she wrote him and gives it to Veronica with his name on it. 36 pages, full color. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

by Bollers, Lim, & Pepoy Two titanic stories in one action-packed issue! "Home-The Gathering" Part Two (of Four): Continuing the four-part epic begun last issue! The threat of nuclear annihilation by Dr. Robotnik and his new minions looms large, so Sonic and the citizens of the Kingdome of Acorn and Station Square must ready themselves to strike the Eggman Empire before it's too late! Plus: "Mobius: 25 Years Later" a far-flung-futuristic feature that fast-forwards you to the future of our favorite characters and their kids! FC, 32pg $2.19 Cover price $2.19.

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Cover art by Harry Lucey. "A Switch In Time," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics; Reggie pretends to be Archie and Archie pretends to be Reggie until five o'clock. "Book Mark," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx is told that reading is a rewarding experiance and it turns out to be true when she finds a dollar left in a book as a bookmark. Untitled story, script and art by Bill Woggon; K.O. takes Katy prospecting with Burro Bill. Burro Bill can smell 14k; Not the gold kind, the eating kind. Indian Fashions activity page, art by Bill Woggon. "Derby Day"; Pat the Brat bets Suzie fifty jellybeans his soap box car can beat hers. Archie Club News. "French Leave," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Wilbur joins the French club at school to get close to the gorgeous instructor, but Laurie gets in the way. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

"Pin Point," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Vincent DeCarlo; Jughead picks up a pin and has good luck, avoiding the things Reggie tries to do to him. "Early Bird"; Li'l Jinx is ready for supper an hour early. "Think Big," script by George Gladir, pencils by John Rosenberger, inks by Vince DeCarlo; When Jughead meditates hard enough he can make things happen with his mind. "After the Game," script by George Gladir, art by Bill Vigoda; When Veronica refuses to go out with Archie and Reggie because their actions almost caused Riverdale High to lose the hockey game they worry she might be going out with Jughead. Archie Club News. "Foil Toil," script by George Gladir, pencils by John Rosenberger, inks by Marty Epp; If Big Ethel wins her fencing duel, Jughead must go on a date with her. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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By Dan Parent. "Veronica Strikes Back!": Veronica is mortified when Archie takes her to watch him bowl. When she gives it a shot and gets a strike on her first try, she becomes a ten-pin terror! FC, 32pgs. Cover price $1.99.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Who Needs 'Em," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; To Jughead's approval, Archie decides he's through with women, until he imagines living in a world without women. "Four Wheeled Panic," script by Frank Doyle pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Betty and Veronica stow away in a delivery truck for Archie's Restaurants, but the truck is stolen by jewel thieves. Archie Club News. "The Runners," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mario Acquaviva; To get in shape for the cross-country running team, Archie and Jughead run a grueling five-mile route in the woods. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Stan Goldberg. "Knight's Quest," script and pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Dilton invites Betty and Archie to a Renaissance-era theme park, where the characters are all robots and nothing can possibly go wrong . . . go wrong . . . go wrong. "Togetherness," art by Stan Goldberg; Betty and Archie's new morning exercise regime gets Veronica quite upset. "Paddle Faddle," art by Stan Goldberg; Archie, Betty and Veronica gather at the Lodge mansion for some table tennis, but Archie and Betty seem more interested in each other than in the tournament. "Happiness Is," script and pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Dilton begins selling t-shirts with the logo "Happiness Is" followed by a silk-screened custom phrase. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE-DIGEST #131 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, SC, 6x9, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.59 Cover price $3.59.

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First 40-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Clone Zone," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; In the far future, Reggie's inattentiveness allows the crew of the star ship Riverdale to be captured by aliens. "Wrong Call," script and art by Joe Edwards. Archie's Gag Bag, script and pencils by Bob Montana, inks by Joe Edwards. Statement of Ownership; Average no. copies each issue during preceding 12 months, 292,829; Actual no. copies of single issue published nearest to filing date, 289,064. "Out of This World" puzzle page with Miss Beazly by Joe Edwards. "Guess What," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Rudy Lapick; Jughead must entertain a neighbor boy. "Cool Dog," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; The guys try to show Dilton how to show off for girls. "The Favorite," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Rudy Lapick; Chuck thinks his father goes too far not to show favoritism. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.40.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith. "A Really Super Person," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Betty has a dream where she has a secret power, the ability to make everyone love her, that gets her elected President. "Cat-Astrophe," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Betty finds a lost kitten and takes care of it until its rightful owner can be found. "Savvy Save," script by George Gladir, pencils by Paul Kennedy, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty bounces a soccer ball off Archie's head. "Hot 'N' Spicy," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; Betty's chili booth can't compete with Veronica's kissing booth, particularly after Veronica samples Betty's chili. "Stain Remover," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Alice shows Betty how to get a lipstick stain out of a white shirt; Later when she finds Archie with the same ingredients, she assumes the worst. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.19.

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Little Archie and the Sky Pirates. Little Archie and the gang battle pirates who travel the air. 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 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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First 60-cent cover price issue. Cover art by Stan Goldberg. "Bucolic Frolic" Hostess Cup Cakes ad with Josie. "The Kiss Off," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie is asked to deliver some papers to Professor Flutesnoot but every time Veronica kisses him he forgets where he's going. "Nothing But the Truth!" one-page story starring Lil Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards; Gigi will not tell a lie. Party Lines! activity page. "As Others See You," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; After seeing Reggie and Jughead imitating them in the halls, Miss Grundy and Mr. Weatherbee decide to do the same to them. "Old Grads Never Die," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie helps Mr. Weatherbee save the school when the new owner of the land threatens to tear it down. Archie Club News. "Cast Party," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; In showing off his cast, Archie does more damage to Mr. Weatherbee than he did to his foot. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

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Cover art by Rex W. Lindsey. "Flip Flop," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Jughead senses trouble, and he and Archie flip a coin in the wrong direction. "Epi-Sode!", script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Jughead has epaulets; an epaulet is an ornamental shoulder piece on an item of clothing, typically on the coat or jacket of a military uniform. "The Indispensable Jughead," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Jughead would like to visit his grandmother, but who would watch over Archie while he is gone? "Zest Quest!", script by George Gladir, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Cheerleader competition will be here soon, so to help motivate themselves they cheer Jughead. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.99.

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Written and Art by Various & Various. Cover by Francis Bonnet, Dan Parent. TWO BRAND NEW STORIES! First, in 'You're a FIREWORK!,' when innocent July 4th fireworks show at Pickens Park accidentally opens a portal to a demon world, DARKLING must send her former evil enemies out of Riverdale and back to their own world! Then, in 'Law & Disorder,' Reggie is causing mischief as usual-but Moose gets involved to settle the score, something unexpected happens: the action attracts superhero MR. JUSTICE, who's got his eyes set on Moose as a potential sidekick! 192 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

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Zero to Rock Hero (Battle of the Bands): Part 2 of 2 - (W) Stephan Oswald (A) Bill Galvan The video game battle of the bands from the previous issue rages on, but now the event is broadcast on TV! The Archies and Josie and the Pussycats challenged one another to the hottest new videogame, Legendary Rock Heroes, and now their competition is a reality show sensation, complete with all the trappings. Can the rockers stay true to their creative roots, or will instant success turn them into an assembly line of pre-fab pop? Cover price $2.50.

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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! SCRIPT AND ART: Various talent. Digest, FC $2.19 Cover price $2.19.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Little Lost Drummer Boy," script by Rich Margopoulos, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Jon D'Agostino; When Veronica's synthesizer replaces Jughead on drums, Jughead tries out new instruments for the band. "Rash Flash"; Alex has an idea how the Pussycats can make millions of dollars. "Don't Worry About It," script by Jim Ruth, pencils by Rex W. Lindsey, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Fred, Archie and Jughead take Fred's new boat to the lake. "Video Vanity," script by George Gladir, pencils by Hy Eisman, inks by Rudy Lapick; A television set tells readers what it doesn't like about television viewers. Archie's Club News. "The Wet and the Wild," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Jughead 1 tames a dinosaur so he can water ski behind him. "You Don't Need Drugs" public service announcement with Archie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

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(W) Stephen Osward, Dan Parent, Bill Golliher (A) Pat Kennedy, Bob Bolling When Pop Tate breaks his arm in a fall, the kids rally together to raise money for his medical bills. They get some help from real-life bowling champions Chris and Lynda Barnes. This husband-and-wife team is noted for winning the most prestigious titles in bowling: Chris is the PBA Player of the Year and Lynda, the 2008 USBC Queens Champion. Now they'll 'bowl' you over Archie Comics style, in the most 'striking' story yet! Then, Frankie Valdez decides to cut a singing demo, but when Maria discovers all of Frankie's backup singers are female, their love song hits a sour note! Finally, at Miss Grundy's urging, the teens decide to use alternate methods of transportation to save fuel. Will the idea take off, or will it 'run out of gas?' Plus, puzzles, pin-ups, bonus stories, and more! Cover price $3.99.

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