Archie comic books issue 140

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Cover pencils by Harry Lucey. Stories by Frank Doyle, Joe Edwards and unknown. Art by Harry Lucey, Bill Vigoda, Joe Edwards, Terry Szenics and Marty Epp. Mr. Lodge has a miserable day at a public beach, and finally decides to buy the whole beach just for the pleasure of keeping people off it in "Sand Crab"! Plus: Archie says his dog is learning foreign languages in school in the 1-pager "Animal Antics"; Li'l Jinx in the 1-pager "Walkee Talkee..." by Joe Edwards; when Mr. Lodge is getting a bad reputation in South America, Archie tries to get him some positive press, but winds up getting his picture published on a reward poster for wanted criminal "Killer" Kane, which leads to Mr. Lodge's arrest and Killer Kane's escape to Brazil in "Press Agent"; and Archie tries to get bulbs for Pop Tate's new fluorescent light fixture, but keeps breaking them on the way to the shop in "Bulb Snatcher"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. The Cheery Query, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Veronica annoy Mr. Weatherbee by making up stupid rhyming descriptions for everything. Veronica pinup, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. Out Numbered, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Miss Grundy thinks her authority is being eroded when no one will let her see what Betty has been writing in class. Betty and Veronica, in bathing suits, advertise the new issue of "Summer Fun." Something Extra, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty believes in always putting a little something extra into a job, while Veronica believes in not doing more than you absolutely have to. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

by Karl Bollers, Jon Gray, & Mike Higgins "The Return to Angel Island " Part 3 of 4: The struggle to free Angel Island from the Evil Dr. Robotnik and protect the Master Emerald continues! Can Sonic, Knuckles, and The Chaotix stand together, or will their petty differences divide them? Meanwhile, the fate of the Guardians hangs in the balance! "A Difference of Opinion" (by Ken Penders, Steven Butler, & Jim Amash): When King Sonic and the Guardian Knuckles have a late night discussion of the possible end of Mobius, much of the "past" is revealed in the future! Don't miss their surprising predictions in this far-flung tale! FC, 32pg$2.19 Cover price $2.19.

By Various. Betty and Veronica pull out all the stops to impress the hunky new lifeguard ? but they're not the only fish in the sea in "The Gimmick Game," by Gladir & DeCarlo. Next, Veronica tries to forgive ? but she can't forget ? when Betty dates Archie behind her back in "Who's Sorry Now?," by Webb & DeCarlo. It's the last resort ? literally ? when Betty and Veronica trash a trendy resort in pursuit of handsome twins in "Double Play," by DeCesare & DeCarlo. Finally, everything old is new again when Betty and Veronica attend an old movie festival and find out that the more things change, the more they stay the same in "Movie Madness" by Gladir & DeCarlo. FC, 32pg$1.79 " Cover price $1.79.

Betty and Veronica Summer Fun. "Double Reverse"; Betty tries reverse psychology to attract Archie's attention. "Line's Busy!" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Putt Problems"; Betty can't help annoying Archie when he's playing golf against Reggie, but eventually she helps him win. "Water Rights," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Veronica is angry at Archie and then at her father because he invites Archie to swim at the Lodge pool. "Four on the Isle"; Betty and Reggie follow Archie and Veronica to an island, and the resulting argument ends with everyone angry with everyone else. "The Strike Out," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Betty decides to take up baseball when the boys start ignoring the girls during the season. "Give and Take," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Vincent DeCarlo; Veronica tries to trick Betty into believing that Betty's new bathing suit is out of style, but Mr. Lodge turns the tables on his daughter. "Punch Line" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "The Actress"; When Betty announces that she wants to become an actress, Veronica says that she can prove it by pretending that she doesn't like Archie. Pinups by Dan DeCarlo. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Cover art by Bob White. "Actions Speak Louder Than Words," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey; The story of Archie and Reggie's attempts to get the money to go to a dance, all told without a single word of dialogue. "Missed By a Nose" half-page story, script and art by Neal Adams; Leroy tells his dad that there was someone who wanted to see him. "Bed Made" half-page story, script and art by Neal Adams; Jughead does the old joke where he tells Archie he has to "make his own bed." "It's a Ball" one-page story, script and art by Joe Harold; Shrimpy is pitching well now that the ball is broken in. "Double Rocket Trouble," script and art by Bill Woggon; Katy dreams that she marries Randy and becomes "Queen of Outer Space," while K.O. and Gloria get revenge on the couple in a spaceship shaped like a boxing glove. "A New Hair-Do," script and art by Bill Woggon; Gloria demands to be picked over Katy Keene for a part, until she finds out what costume the part requires. "Nothing But the Tooth!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx comes up with a plan to get extra money from the Tooth Fairy. "Ignorance is Bliss!", script by Frank Doyle, art by Bob White; Veronica thinks Archie peeked at his birthday gift in advance; Reggie makes things worse by telling Archie she got him a bow tie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Mario Acquaviva. "Bent but Not Broke," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Jughead makes a bet with Betty and Veronica that he can trick Archie and Reggie to carry him around town. "Pigskin Patter," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Veronica attend a football game with Archie with the sole intent of ogling the quarterback. "Food for Thought," pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Mario Acquaviva; While staying overnight with Archie, Jughead's attempt at a midnight snack gets him mistaken for a burglar. "Dressmaker's Dummy," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bill Vigoda; Jughead gets accidentally locked out of Ethel's house while still wearing the dress Ethel was making. "Snapper Dapper," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Jughead is accidentally hypnotized into being a suave ladies' man. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Comic Relief," script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jon D'Agostino; By popular demand, Veronica's super-alter ego from Veronica #111 and #127, is back for another action-packed tale!; This time, Chuck has enlisted Veronica to don the costume and do a few in-store appearances at local comic shops; The pampered princess takes promotion to new depths of hilarity! "She Screams for Ice Cream," pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Upon hearing that an ice cream manufacturer is discontinuing her favorite novelty, Veronica buys up all of the remaining stock; Then she's faced with two problems: Where to store them and how to keep them away from Jughead. "Bridesmaid Charade," pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Veronica readily agrees to be a bridesmaid for her cousin Alice; What she doesn't agree on is Alice's choice of bridesmaid fashions. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.19.

12¢ Edition. "Change of Heart," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Reggie says he's had a change of heart and will help Archie get ready to take Veronica to the dance. "Monster Mania"; Archie seeks Jughead's advice on finding the best monster movie in town. "The Animal Army," art by John Giunta; Unscrupulous hunters bring military equipment to slaughter the jungle animals for trophies; The Jaguar appears as a witch doctor before the hunters. Archie Giant Series Magazines ad. "Hide 'n' Sweets," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx eats too much candy. Her father buys a box of chocolates and says she can't have any. Archie Club News ad. "Stop the World," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Archie keeps talking to himself; Mr. Weatherbee asks his friends to tell him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

15¢ Edition. "Change of Heart," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Reggie says he's had a change of heart and will help Archie get ready to take Veronica to the dance. "Monster Mania"; Archie seeks Jughead's advice on finding the best monster movie in town. "The Animal Army," art by John Giunta; Unscrupulous hunters bring military equipment to slaughter the jungle animals for trophies; The Jaguar appears as a witch doctor before the hunters. Archie Giant Series Magazines ad. "Hide 'n' Sweets," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx eats too much candy. Her father buys a box of chocolates and says she can't have any. Archie Club News ad. "Stop the World," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Archie keeps talking to himself; Mr. Weatherbee asks his friends to tell him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

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Teen drama, Archie-style: Archie learns that Betty and Veronica are hiking a nature trail that has been scheduled for demolition. 32 pages. Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "The Prom," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty makes her own outfit for the prom while Veronica flies to Paris for the latest fashions; Reggie shows up in a chauffeur-driven limousine while Archie shows up on a moped. "My Ski Trip" starring Betty Cooper, Archie Andrews, Veronica Lodge, and Reggie Mantle. "Class Reunion"; Archie instructs Jughead to write an editorial in the school paper about how there's too much time spent on studying and not enough time spent on fun activities; Archie changes his mind after talking to former students attending a class reunion and seeing how those who didn't study hard enough in school are struggling now. "Career Plan Elan"; Betty and Ethel look at career opportunities for women and Betty imagines herself in the various occupations. "Tee Time"; Sabrina and Cousin Ambrose are playing miniature golf. Betty answers letters submitted by Archie readers. "The Joys of Gardening"; Archie tries to help Betty tend her father's garden, but proves as accident-prone as ever. 36 pgs., full color. 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 new stories and classic tales! BONUS: Puzzles, games and your chance to "Find Your Name in Print!" Digest, 192pgs, FCSRP: $3.59 Cover price $3.59.

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Cover art by Dexter Taylor. "Leaving Town" Hostess snack cakes ad with Josie. "From the Country," script and art by Dexter Taylor; Archie was in charge of the music for the school dance but he bought disco records when it's supposed to be a square dance. "The Hole Truth," script and art by Joe Edwards; Charley wants to go ice fishing but can't cut a hole in the ice. "A Mouse in the House," script and art by Dexter Taylor; When Miss Beazly sees a mouse in the kitchen it sets off a series of events with hordes of cats and dogs invading the school and an angry superintendent. "Here Comes Super-Witch," script and art by Dexter Taylor; Sabrina's aunts want artist Dexter Taylor to draw a story where Sabrina is the hero. "Snow Woe," art by Dexter Taylor; The kids get into some trouble with a snowmobile. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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by Various "An End to Freedom" (by Kathleen Webb & Stan Goldberg): While anxious to get back to school, Betty also laments the fact that her carefree summer days are nearing an end in this poignant tale. "Top This" (by Barbara Slate & Stan Goldberg): What first appears a fashion faux pas becomes fashion for all in the hands of Betty! FC, 32pg$2.19 Cover price $2.19.

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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$3.59 Cover price $3.59.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Input and Outlay," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Mr. Weatherbee buys a new computer and gets Archie to program it. "Respectable Rating" one-page story; Hilda and Zelda aren't sure whether to allow Sabrina to go to a punk rock club. "Critics' Choice," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Archie, Miss Grundy, and Mr. Weatherbee cheer up a depressed Betty, who has little confidence in her paintings. "Shoot Out"; Archie and Jughead keep squirting people with their water guns but Betty and Veronica attack them by filling rubber gloves with water and putting holes in the tips of the fingers. Archie Club News. "Priority One," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Mr. Weatherbee sends Archie to the bank to withdraw $500 and two guys try to mug Archie afterward. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

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Cover pencils by Rex W. Lindsey. "Couch Ouch!", script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Mrs. Jones is throwing out Jughead's beloved old couch; He gets Ethel to help him sneak it back in, but he wrecks it in the process; She uses her sewing skills to make him an outfit from the fabric of the couch. Archie's Holiday Fun ad. "Clothes Make the Creep"; When Reggie discards his jacket, Jughead tries it on for size; As long as he wears it, he takes on Reggie's personality and plays pranks on all his friends. Photograph of readers with their Archie comics, for a contest. "War of the Words," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; When a fast-talking pizza-maker lures Pop Tate's clientele away, Jughead shamefacedly buys one of his pizzas. Untitled Moose's Oddball Sports Reports story, script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Rex Lindsey. "Hatrick," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Jughead spends a windy day chasing his hat; He's just about decided it isn't worth it when he follows it into a clothing store, winning a whole new wardrobe. Archie Americana Series Best of the Eighties ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.99.

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Written by Batton Lash. Art by Bill Galvan. 'Freshmen Year - The Missing Chapters: Jughead.' In the 'Freshman Year' saga, readers learned the backstory behind Riverdale's fabled cast of characters. But that wasn't the whole story! Now writer Batton Lash fills in the blanks, giving readers an even bigger glimpse of what went on with Jughead, Betty and Veronica, Reggie, Chuck, and Pencilneck G. In this issue, we follow Jughead as his family moves out of Riverdale. What is life like in his new town? Can he make a friend as loyal as Archie? Who is Sadie - just a friend, or something more? Cover price $2.50.

(W/A) Various, Dan Parent (CA) Dan Parent, Bill Golliher BRAND NEW STORY! It's the first annual Riverdale Amateur Wrestling Rumble, a royal rumble for charity. No one can beat the masked wrestlers. Who is this mystery trio? And can they be beat? Cover price $9.99.

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by Various Bright and brassy, bold and beautiful, blonde and brunette teen dream queens Betty and Veronica romp through this collection of new stories and classic tales! FC, 32pg $2.39 Cover price $2.39.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick. "The Big Apple," script by George Gladir, art by Rex W. Lindsey; The Archie's are playing in New York and they meet a street musician who donates his busking money to the homeless; They invite him to play in the club with them and he meets a music agent who could help him go big. "Demand for Supply" one-page story starring Fred Andrews, script and pencils by Rod Ollerenshaw, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Sports-R-Us!", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Dan Parent; The boys create a game called 'flog', but the girls think it's dumb so they create their own game, golf. "Pals" one-page story, script by Rod Ollerenshaw, inks by Rudy Lapick. Archie's Club News. "Image Problem," script by Jim Ruth, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Mike Esposito; Archie is tired of Veronica looking at her reflection all the time so he takes her to a fun house mirror that distorts her features. A Public Service Message from Archie Comics public service announcement about AIDS awareness featuring the Archie gang. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

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Written by Fernando Ruiz and Mike Pellowski. Art by Fernando Ruiz and Tim Kennedy. Is Reggie really throwing the comedic cosmos into chaos by completely abandoning April Fools' Day Pranks? What is this, some sort of a joke? Then, when it comes to his students, Mr. Weatherbee is a real problem-solver, but when they take up all his time, that leaves him with a problem of his own to solve! Finally, Reggie thinks that he will never see a poem as lovely as a tree, unless it's about a lovely girl of course! Cover price $3.99.