Archie comic books issue 143

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Cover by Samm Schwartz. Stories by Frank Doyle and Joe Edwards. Art by Harry Lucey, Joe Edwards, Terry Szenics and unknown. The students protest Mr. Weatherbee's cancellation of the school dance class in "Strike Up the Band"! Plus: Archie and Veronica in a Christmas pin-up; Li'l Jinx in the 1-pager "To Her Credit!" by Joe Edwards; a mysterious unseen person is jumping out of the shadows and kissing all the girls in the infamous tale "The Kisser Strikes!"; and Archie lectures Veronica for her jealousy, even as he's hitting on another cute girl in "The Lecture"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. Weigh Out, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica thinks she's getting fat, so she embarks on a crazy regimen to lose weight. Comic Section, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Both Betty and Veronica are wearing the newly-fashionable paper dresses, but the boys like Betty's better because it's made from the Sunday comics section. The Changeling, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty tries to use Veronica's underhanded tactics, but she just can't do it. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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by Various "A Turn For the Better" by Kathleen Webb & Dan DeCarlo: It's Y2-Chaos as Betty and Veronica look back to the turn of the last century - and ahead to the next! From puffed sleeves to laser beams, it's history as you've never seen it before! "Down By Davy Jones' Locker" by Kathleen Webb & Stan Goldberg: There's a new hunk in school for Betty and Veronica to fight over, and you guessed it - his name really is Davy Jones! Can they unlock the key to his heart? "Deja Vu Who?" by Mike Pellowski & Dan DeCarlo: Veronica must endure a day with her "spoiled brat" cousin Ashley, who's arrogant, snobbish, materialistic and vain. Gee, Veronica... sound like anyone you know?! FC, 32pg" Cover price $1.79.

by Romy Chacon, Art Mawhinney, and Jim Amash In "The Original Freedom Fighters" Part 2 of 2, all good heroes have their own heroes, and this story tells the tale of the heroes Sonic and the Freedom Fighters looked up to. It's a tale of inspiration but also deception. It is the story of a traitor from within, and a potential warning for our heroes of today! Then, in "Father's Day" (by Ken Penders), it's the latest installment of the popular "Mobius 25 Years Later" series-within-a-series. In perhaps the most emotionally charged chapter of the series so far, the story of Locke and Knuckles is explored. How will their relationship affect Knuckles' daughter, Lara-Su; Mobius, and the future of the Guardians? 32pgs, FC $2.19 Cover price $2.19.

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The World of Jughead. "The Sorcerer," pencils by Bill Vigods; The Sorcerer demands money from Pop Tate, and the teen heroes defeat him by taking away his magic wand. "Giving In," pencils by Samm Schwartz; Jughead is sure that Archie will never just let go of Veronica and her bad attitude toward him. "That's Write!" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "The Clip Pressing Affair"; Agent Jughead foils Agent Veronica's plot to take over the agency for Reggie. "One of Those Days"; Just because Archie is having a good day, Jughead knows it can't last. "Son of Hercules Chapter 1: Pardon My Power!", script by Sy Reit, pencils by Samm Schwartz, inks by Marty Epp; Jughead accidentally concocts a formula in the school chemistry lab that gives him super-strength. "Son of Hercules Chapter 2: Juggie the Juggernaut!"; When the coach finds out about Jughead's new strength he wants Jughead to join the football team. "Son of Hercules Chapter 3: Time Out For Trouble!" "Son of Hercules Chapter 4: Touchdown!" 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "The Painter," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bill Vigoda; Miss Grundy objects to Jughead's impressionistic art style. "A Mouthful," script and art by Joe Edwards; Greg is conning the tooth fairy. "Chatter Matter," script by George Gladir, art by John Rosenberger; Archie is trying to make time with Veronica, but Jughead keeps getting in the way. "Idiot's Delight," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bill Vigoda; Jughead overhears a conversation and thinks he's being demoted a grade level in school. "Out To Launch," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bill Vigoda; Jughead daydreams that he's the first astronaut to land on the moon. "Night Patrol," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bill Vigoda; The school has been experiencing random vandalism and Jughead is assigned to watch the school at night. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "I'm Going to Superduperland," script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jon D'Agostino; The gang are the first to check out all the rides at Mr. Lodge's new amusement park, and they may be the last, as the park is sabotaged!; Who's the "thrilljoy" behind it all? "Hey, Sister," script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Veronica begins to develop an unhealthy obsession with Jellybean. "Flagwag" one-page story, script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; Mr. Lodge has personality-specific pennants for his yacht to advertise his on-board guests. "Getting Away From It All," script by Greg Crosby, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Mr. Lodge's planned vacation at home becomes less of a vacation when Veronica invites the gang to summer with her. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.19.

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"Movie Madness"; Veronica thinks Archie should show some Old-World charm; When he does, everyone thinks he's trying to cover up some misdeed. Betty's Pin-Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Veronica's Pin-Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Archie's Pals 'n' Gals ad. "Wildcat Joe's Weird Will!", script by Robert Bernstein, art by John Giunta; A gang concocts an elaborate plan to get revenge on Kim Brand, who they think tipped off Fly Girl to ruin their last job and send them to prison. "Can You Top This?", script and art by Joe Edwards; In the winter, no matter what Jinx has, Ga Ga has something that's "bigger and better." "Show Biz," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Archie is the director of the school play; After he has all the parts cast, Betty and Veronica both pressure him to be cast as the lead. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Teen adventure, Archie-style: Archie tries to help Veronica find a lost item; Jughead goes foraging for food, and his friends have to rescue him from a bear. Stories and art by Frank Doyle, Stan Goldberg, Harry Lucey and Jon D'Agostino. Cover by Goldberg. Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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Last 60-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "The Little Guy," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Archie asks Betty if she could do his math homework for him so he could take Veronica to the dance; She agrees but Archie's conscience bothers him for the rest of the night and he ends up leaving the dance early to be with her. Betty Presents Customized Traffic Signs illustration. "The Matchmakers," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Miss Grundy is in tears after hurtful comments from girls at the school; Archie and Betty try to make things better by getting another teacher at school interested in her after realizing they both share an interest in ancient Indian lore. "Second Chance," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg; In the far future, humanity is forced to live under the oceans due to catastrophic pollution; For the class history lesson, Mr. Weatherbee's descendant teaches his class about the impact Archie and his friends had on current human civilization. Betty answers letters submitted by Archie readers. "The Gremlins Are Coming," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg; After unintentionally insulting a gremlin, Betty's life becomes one mishap after another. 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, 192pgs, FCSRP: $3.69 Cover price $3.69.

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First 50-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "The Jargon of Jealousy," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Midge accuses Moose of cheating on her to get him to stop being jealous. "Spring Back," script and art by Joe Edwards; Charley can't get football out of his mind. Archie's Gag Bag, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Joe Edwards. "Flash Crash," script and art by Joe Edwards; Veronica is temporarily blinded by flashbulbs and you must guide her through the maze to safety. "Cymbal Minded," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Chuck takes up the cymbals, but can't find anyplace to practice. "Baton Banter," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Coach instructs his relay runners on how to properly pass a baton. "Rare Pair," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Tired of being taunted by Reggie for not having a girlfriend, Dilton constructs an android substitute. Dilton's Riddlers activity page by Joe Edwards. "The Producers," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Veronica mistake a salesman for the son of a movie producer. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

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by Various In "Baby, It's Frigid Outside" (by Kathleen Webb and Stan Goldberg), it's the coldest night of the year, but a date with Adam is sure to warm things up for Betty! Then, in "Family Business" (by Mike Pellowski and Stan Goldberg), a sample viewing of the "Nostalgia TV Channel" proves that when it comes to families, the more things change, the more they stay the same! Lastly, in "Shop Till You Drop" (by Bill Golliher and Stan Goldberg), Betty comes up with a way to shop despite having a low budget ? become a "personal shopper" for others! 32pgs, FC$2.19 Cover price $2.19.

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The Card Shark. A card-playing robot plays a trick on Little Archie. Also, Little Sabrina has trouble with a double. Stories and art by Dexter Taylor. Plus Lil Jinx by Joe Edwards. 32 pages. Cover by Taylor. Cover price $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 Great Chicken Chase, script and art by Bob Bolling; After a mysterious narrator hints that some things were never meant to change, we find Archie driving Mr. Weatherbee's Yakasaki Pigeon back from the auto shop, where the repairman has fixed the dent it sustained in Archie and Me # 141. Heart's Desire, script and pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Chic Stone; A talking owl narrates this story of wanting something "so bad you can taste it"; Archie desperately wants the status symbol of a Wheezinblatt cassette player for his new car, but can't afford it. Archie's Club News. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

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by Craig Boldman & Rex Lindsey "On the Ball": You'll be "rolling" with laughter as Jughead walks through town atop a giant ball! "Show Me the Money": The buck would stop with Reggie ? if only Jughead would stop mooching off him! "Mullet Over": Jughead is fashionably unfashionable when he gets a mullet haircut! "Jabbertalk: Jughead's in "Wonderland" when he decides to pattern his speech after Lewis Carroll's writings, baffling all who cross his path! FC, 32pg$1.99 Cover price $1.99.

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Written by Batton Lash. Art by Bill Galvan. Freshman Year - The Missing Chapters: Chuck.'In the 'Freshman Year' saga, readers learned the back-story behind Riverdale's fabled cast of characters. But that wasn't the whole story! Chuck's cartoons of the past come back to haunt him when word gets back to him that a tough kid took exception to Chuck's caricatures. The subject of Chuck's doodles isn't happy about being 'dissed' and has held a grudge for three years! Now Chuck must look back at the copious comics he did in freshman year to see what he did to diss his classmate! Cover price $2.99.

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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 $2.39 Cover price $2.39.

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First 95c cover priced issue. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "Shlock Rock," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Reggie gets his cousin Iggy to shoot a music video for the Archies. "The Ride," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Hilda livens up the roller coaster ride with some magic. "Charm Harm," script by George Gladir, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Rudy Lapick; The baseball team has all kinds of superstitious rituals but they make fun of Betty and Veronica for reading the astrology column in the paper. "It's My Turn," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Mike Esposito; Betty 1 and Veronica 1 invent the sport of jumping rope but the boys can't seem to master the ability. Archie 1 word search puzzle, art by Rod Ollerenshaw. Archie's Club News. "Just the Fax, Man!", script by Hal Smith, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Reggie and Veronica carry on a romance via fax machine. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.95.

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Facing stiff competition from the band playing across the street, The Archies seek a new sound, and find the hottest 'new' sound in a peculiar instrument! Then, the gang finds a meteorite on a hiking trip that leads to an immediate case of the munchies! Finally, there are several stories going around about how Reggie broke his arm, but who spread them? Plus, puzzles, games, pin-ups, and much more! Cover price $3.99.

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75 cent cover price edition. Cover price $0.75.