Archie comic books issue 142

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Cover by Harry Lucey. Stories by Frank Doyle, Joe Edwards and unknown. Art by Harry Lucey & Terry Szenics, Dan DeCarlo & Rudy Lapick and Joe Edwards. Resenting the teachers' belief that accidents naturally happen when he's around, Archie tries to prove that trouble can happen when he's not around in "Trouble Spot"! Plus: two-panel gags with Archie, Betty and Veronica in the 1-pager "Double Takes!"; Li'l Jinx in the 1-pager "No Match!" by Joe Edwards; everything Archie does brings a little more hilarity into Mr. Lodge's life in "Gloom Chaser"; Archie bends down to read a message on the sidewalk, only to discover that it's part of another Reggie prank in "Get the Message!"; and Archie isn't too worried when Reggie takes Veronica out driving in "Hate Affair"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. Miniskirt Madness, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie and Reggie are too obsessed with their new Carnaby Street clothes to pay attention to the girls and their latest London-inspired fashions: miniskirts. Betty and Veronica pinup, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. The Archie Group, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlom, inks by Rudy Lapick; A narrator introduces us to the relationship dynamics of the Archie gang, using captions, signs and even algebraic equations. New Girl In Town, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; A girl from Hawaii fascinates all the boys with her exotic dishes and dances, making all the girls jealous--except Veronica. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Written by George Gladir and Mike Pellowski. Art and cover by Dan DeCarlo and Henry Scarpelli. Betty comes to Veronica's aid in the campaign for class president in order to counteract Reggie's dirty campaign tricks. When the school system institutes a ballroom dancing class at Riverdale and assigns a handsome instructor to teach it, Veronica takes private dance lessons at night in order to improve her proficiency and ace Betty out of being the instructor's partner. Choosing a theme for the upcoming dance get Betty and Veronica discussing how competitive they are. Betty and Veronica address the reader, citing examples to refute the reputation they have for being intensely competitive rivals.Editor Gorelick promotes the television series "Sabrina" and "Archie's Weird Mysteries", as well as Sabrina #1, Archie's Weird Mysteries #1, Archie & Friends #38, and Betty And Veronica #142. 36 pages, full color. $1.79. Cover price $1.79.

by Various "The Original Freedom Fighters" (by Romy Chacon, Art Mawhinney, & Jim Amash) Part 1 (of 2)?Not only does the tyranny of Dr. Robotnik go back as far as anyone on Mobius can remember... but there have always been heroes to fight that evil. This is the story of those heroes ? Sonic's heroes ? who gave rise to Sonic and the Freedom Fighters as we know them today! "Moment of Truth" (by Ken Penders, Steven Butler, & Jim Amash): the latest installment of the popular "Mobius 25 Years Later" series-within-a-series. Cobar and Rotor, the greatest scientific minds of the future, present King Sonic and The Guardian Knuckles their solution to save Mobius: they must return to the past! There's a catch, however: in order for Mobius to be saved, there's no guarantee that the lives they have led will unfold the same as before! FC, 32pg $2.19 Cover price $2.19.

Archie's Super Hero Special Origin of Captain Pureheart, Captain Hero, & Evilheart. "The PH Factor," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob White, inks by Marty Epp; Archie discovers that by calling on his own PH Factor he can become Pureheart the Powerful. "Hardy Appetite" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "The Looker," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob White, inks by Marty Epp; Pureheart the Powerful battles The Looker, a gorgeous woman who has the power to turn men to stone with one glance - unless she chooses to look them directly in the eye, in which case they turn into bubbling hot chicken fat. "Hero to Go!!!", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Vince DeCarlo; Jughead dreams he's a superhero named Captain Hero. "Evilheart's Revenge!", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Reggie discovers that just as Archie can transform into Pureheart the Powerful by calling on his inner goodness, he can use his inner rottenness to turn into that caped fink, Evilheart. "Mad Doctor Doom's Dupe!", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob White, inks by Marty Epp; Mad Doctor Doom cons Evilheart into testing out a deadly world-domination device, the killer robot Computo. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

"Wind and Water"; Archie and Reggie have a contest to see who can hold their breath the longest underwater. "Just One Piece"; Pipsqueak's mother says he can have just one piece of cake, but he figures out a way to have most of it. "Equitation or 'English vs. Western'", script and art by Bill Woggon; Katy goes to a horse-riding academy that teaches Eastern style horse riding; Cowboy Curley is jealous of Katy's new instructor. Archie's Pals 'n' Gals ad. "Growing Pains," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx thinks she's grown-up when she doesn't have to take an afternoon nap; However, since all her friends still have to take naps, she has no one to play with. Archie Club News. "The Eyes Have It!", pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Mr. Weatherbee is upset by the students' newest fad of adding designs to their eyebrows. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Jughead is just dreaming, but he appears to be sniffing glue!

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Cover pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Ron Across America!", script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Veronica raises money for her summer by selling her excess possessions on an on-line auction site; Then she spends the money visiting her possessions at the homes of their new owners. "Un-Flower Power," script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Stung by Betty's success at gardening, Veronica decides to take it up as well; Then she finds out that it's work. "Shoeless in Riverdale" one-page story, script by Hal Smith, pencils by Fernando Ruiz, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica's new bare foot look has Mr. Lodge puzzled. "Payback Time," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Veronica tries to turn the tables on the host of a cable access show trying to bribe local beach patrons to perform humiliating stunts. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.19.

Cover by Bob White. "Guess Again," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics; Archie and Reggie fight over who will take Veronica to a dance, and eventually decide to let a handsome stranger decide. "The Big Cheer," pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Terry Szenics; Betty tries to cheer Archie on to victory in a big game. "Block that Calory," pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Terry Szenics; The girls take up Archie's football obstacle course when they find out how much weight it lost him. U. S. Royal Bike Tires with Archie. "Terror of the Jungle," art by John Giunta; A hunter gets revenge for having his hunting license revoked by pouring chemicals into Wabuto Creek. Archie Giant Series Magazines ad. "It's Nothing At All!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx wants an expensive Captain Comet yo-yo like Greg's. Archie Club News. "Lend a Hand," pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Terry Szenics; Reggie makes a lot of mischief with a big novelty hand. Betty's Pin-Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Teen adventure, Archie-style: The hostile new neighbors kidnap Betty when she sees too much; Archie suspects a stupid thief isnt as dumb as he seems. Stories and art by Frank Doyle, Stan Goldberg, and Jon D'Agostino, plus Lil Jinx by Joe Edwards. 32 pages. Cover by Goldberg. Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Shell Shock," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; The guys all ignore Betty so she goes out to collect sea shells; Moose asks Betty if she could made a seashell box for Midge since he liked the one Betty made for a craft show; When Archie and Reggie hear how thrilled Midge was to receive it they ask Betty to make one for Veronica but claim it's for their mothers. "Vidiots Delight" half-page story starring Jughead. "Miss Matchmaker," script by Ed Berdej, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr.; Betty's aunt Marge tries to fix everybody up on dates. "Surprise Surprise," script by Ed Berdej, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr.; While cleaning up her room Betty finds an old Jane of the Jungle costume and puts it on; She wears it out of the house while running an errand and Archie doesn't recognize Betty when he sees her in the costume and asks her out on a date while thinking she's a different girl. Betty answers letters submitted by Archie readers. "Modern Fairy Tales and Nursery Rhymes"; Archie takes Betty and her little cousin Melanie to a place where fairy tales have been modernized but not for the better. 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 them! Featuring new stories and classic tales. Bonus puzzles, games, and your chance to "Find Your Name in Print!" Digest, SC, 5x7, 192pgs, FCSRP: $3.69 Cover price $3.69.

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"Event Lament"; Midge catches Archie to be her date at the Sadie Hawkins dance and now he wants detention so he doesn't have to face Moose. "Eggs-Actly!" one-page story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx's mom asks her to bring a dozen eggs from Charley's house. "To Catch a Thief"; Betty offers to lend out her dog Cuddles as a watch dog for Archie's house while he's on vacation. "No Soap" starring Pop Tate. "It's the Prince-Able"; Veronica takes Archie to a costume party and insists he wear a costume that goes with her Princess costume. Archie Club News. Pinball Puzzle activity page with Reggie Mantle. "Childhood Daze," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead sees his old childhood tiger in the garbage and tries to hide him from Reggie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.40.

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by Various "The Big Breakup" (by Kathleen Webb & Stan Goldberg): Word gets out that Betty is writing a "Dear John" letter, and every one of her friends is paranoid that it might be for them! "The Big Parade" (by George Gladir & Stan Goldberg): It's Thanksgiving, and the one giving thanks is Pansky's Costume Shop, who would be out of business if the gang didn't need costumes for a parade! FC, 32pg$2.19 Cover price $2.19.

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Cover pencils by Dexter Taylor. Can You Top This, script and pencils by Dexter Taylor; Little Archie and Jughead make breakfast for Mary's birthday. Lose Views! humor page starring Li'l Jinx's Pal Fat Charley, script and art by Joe Edwards. Some Trick, script and art by Dexter Taylor; Reggie tries his hand at magic tricks. Silver Flash, script and art by Bob Bolling; No one at school wants to trade sandwiches with Sue Stringly, who never has anything good to eat since her father has been out of work. The Big Show, script and art by Dexter Taylor; Sabrina and her aunts create a circus with all her friends. 36 pgs. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

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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. The Cutting Remark, script by Bob Bolling; When Mr. Weatherbee overhears Archie making a derogatory joke about his weight, he starts trying to run an obstacle course in the back of the school, while Archie is overcome with guilt about the insult. Food For Thought, or How Not To Go Bananas When You're In a Jam, script and art by Bob Bolling; Betty writes and directs a play about nutrition for a bunch of elementary school students, but the rivalry between Archie and Reggie turns the play into a disaster. Mallard Madness, or You'll Get Goosebumps When You Find Out What Made the Waterfowl, script and art by Bob Bolling; Archie and Mr. Weatherbee go up to Logger's Pond to take some nature photographs. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

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Cover art by Rex W. Lindsey. "Juggierella," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Jughead hates Veronica's snobbish shindigs--except for the food, of course!; So what's he to do when banned for his shabby appearance?; What else?; It's Fairy Godfriend Dilton to the rescue with a "personal hologram generator" belt; Jughead is a whole new man?; Literally?; And that means trouble, when Veronica becomes determined to land the "new boy" in town! "Gyration Elation!" one-page story, script by George Gladir, pencils by Fernando Ruiz, inks by Rudy Lapick; Ethel exercises to get Jughead in her arms. "Jughead's Crazy Cookbook" one-page story, script by Mike Pellowski, art by Rex Lindsey. "The Funnyman," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Archie and Jughead join an audience that Mr. Lodge is addressing to ensure that people laugh at his jokes. "Paper Trained," script by Rich Golliher, pencils by Mike Kennedy, inks by Rudy Lapick; Reggie claims his dog is smarter than Hot Dog. "Writing Wrongs," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; After a fight with Veronica, Archie writes a letter to her telling her what a snob he thinks she is; Jughead offers to deliver the letter, then rewrites it for Archie knowing that he will regret what he sent in his letter. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.99.

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Written by Batton Lash. Art by Bill Galvan. 'Freshman Year, the Missing Chapters: Reggie.' Reggie's first year of high school is revealed... and you won't believe just how far he'll go to win the attention of the 'cool upperclassmen.' But are they really Reggie's friends, or just using him? Is the trouble Reggie faces worth hanging out with the 'cool kids?' Will he realize who his true friends are? 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! Digest, FC $2.39 Cover price $2.39.

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Last 75c cover priced issue. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. Hats, All Folks, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Archie finds a lucky hat and everything goes well for him until Jughead finds a way to cancel out the good luck. Making It, script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Reggie and Veronica want to quit the Archies when better opportunities come along, but they are the first ones back when someone wants to put the group on television. Leonardo Jones, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Tom Moore; Jughead paints pictures of things from the future, which everyone just laughs at. Move Groove, script by Rich Margopoulos, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Mike Esposito; The teens are assigned a composition about transportation and everyone chooses a different era to write about. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

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Archie's infamous clunker becomes famous when the town newspaper photographs it for a gag shot. Then, Archie and Reggie enter a watermelon seed spitting contest! Finally, Archie loves summer fashions, so long as they're being worn by girls! Cover price $3.99.

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75 cent cover price edition. Cover price $0.75.