Archie comic books issue 144

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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. Archie and the gang come up with a D-U-H cheer, much to Mr. Weatherbee's disapproval, in "The Cheer Leader"! Plus: Li'l Jinx tries to become a bubble-gum champ in the 1-pager "Bubble Trouble!" by Joe Edwards; "Archie Winter Pin-up"; Mr. Lodge and Archie have a ski race in "Snow Job"; Archie and Reggie disguise a tackling dummy with a mask and coat and cause havoc at school in "Dummy Up"; and Archie's friends wonder why he's standing on the street corner during a snowstorm in "Snow Go"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino. Sound Off, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; In a story told entirely without dialogue, Veronica sabotages Betty and Archie's budding romance by getting Archie sent to the detention room, and then she and Betty both try to get sent to detention with Archie. The Needle, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty is able to make an exact copy of any expensive dress Veronica buys, leading an enraged Ronnie to search for a dress that can't be duplicated. I've Got a Secret, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica falls for an anonymous pen pal whose letters have the romance and consideration she never gets from Archie. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

by Penders, Chacon, Butler, Gray, & Amash "Mobius: 25 Years Later - Moment of Truth": The popular series-within-a-series... and the very future itself... takes center stage as our heroes valiantly try to repair the ripped rift in time! Using a long departed evil doctor's greatest unused device, can even the combined might and intellect of King Sonic, Guardian Knuckles, and the scientific geniuses Rotor and Cobar, be enough to fix time... in time?! And what part does a mysterious stowaway have to play in this saga? No fan of the Sonic mythos should miss this one! ALSO: "Love and Loss": Sonic and Sally, Antoine and Bunnie Rabbot - their romantic upheavals have worried fans more than wondering when the next Dr. Robotnik or Dark Legion attack is coming. Now with there future uncertain, where does that leave our heartbroken Freedom Fighters? These questions of love, loss, and yes, laughter, will finally be addressed in this poignant, charming tale. 32pgs, FC $2.19 Cover price $2.19.

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by Various "Merry Mischief" by Kathleen Webb & Dan DeCarlo: When Archie plays Santa Claus, Betty and Veronica both want to be first in line to sit on his lap! "It's Snooze To Me" by Angelo DeCesare & Dan DeCarlo: Veronica turns yellow journalism a whole new color when she's appointed editor of the school paper in an effort to give it some "spice." Be careful what you wish for, Mr. Weatherbee ? you just might end up on the cover! "Now Hear This" by Kathleen Webb & Dan DeCarlo: After Betty finishes reading the school announcements, Veronica let's loose with how she feels about her fellow students ? not realizing the microphone is still on! Don't think she'll be voted "Miss Popularity" anytime soon! "Paradox In a Box" by Kathleen Webb & Dan DeCarlo: Exploring that timeless mystery: Betty and Veronica's friendship and their rivalry for Archie! Will it ever be solved? FC, 32pg" Cover price $1.79.

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Archie's Christmas Stocking. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Just Be Claus," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Big Moose is hit by a snowball, but only Santa is around. Christmas Pin-Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Go Power," pencils by Harry Lucey; Reggie has a car, Jughead a bicycle; Who's faster? "Early & Late!" starring Li'l Jinx and Greg, script and art by Joe Edwards. "The Christmas Crush" featuring The Man From R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E.; C.R.U.S.H. doesn't take Christmas off, and they bring a poisoned Christmas tree into Lodge Industries. "Snow Go," script and art by Joe Edwards; When it snows hard, schools are closed. Archie Club News. Veronica Pin-Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "The Gift," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Reggie is not into Christmas gift exchange. Betty's Ski Pin Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Handlebar Happiness," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Betty enjoys her bicycle. "Gift Tift," script by George Gladir, art by John Rosenberger; Veronica is in a rush to finish her last minute shopping. Christmas Fashions illustrations, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

"The Challenge"; Archie makes a blanket challenge against anyone who was with Veronica that day; The only problem is that she was in contact with the entire football team that day and they all show up to fight Archie. "Young and Foolish"; Daphne argues that she's older than Shrimpy. "The Sport" half-page story; Shrimpy ice skates on a frozen puddle. "Masquerade Monkey Shines," script and pencils by Bill Woggon; Katy Keene costume party story. "Charity Begins at Home" half-page story, script and pencils by Bill Woggon; Katy operates a kissing booth. "Poor Fish"; Li'l Jinx gets pet fish and gives them a bath with soapy water, feeds them every few minutes and tries to pour hot water from the stove in their tank. Archie Club News. "Inspiration," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie is hiding from Betty and Veronica so he can prepare for an important debate. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Bill Vigoda. "Clean Getaway," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bill Vigoda; Jughead thinks he's discovered oil in his front yard. "Fight Plan" one-page Li'l Jinx story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx has some rough medicine for Greg. "Secret Love," pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Jughead's going to school early so he can have sole access to the library and everyone thinks it's because he's in love. "Loves Labor Lost," pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Archie finds a love poem written to Veronica by Jughead. "Hamburgerized," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Mario Acquaviva; After seeing a hypnotism act, Jughead claims he can hypnotize anyone. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Let the Games Begin," script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jon D'Agostino; When the gang compete on a TV game show where contestants must answer questions about their friends, Veronica learns she might just be a teeny, tiny, bit self-centered!; Can Veronica learn enough about her friends before getting voted off the show...and will it be more than she wants to know?! "Showing Her True Color," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Veronica tries wearing various color wigs to school, but doesn't get the responses she hoped for. "Reduced Circumstances," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Veronica has a nightmare that the Lodge family has lost their fortune. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.19.

"War Weary"; Archie and Reggie are feuding and setting up practical jokes for each other, but Mr. Weatherbee is the one who ends up the victim. Betty and Veronica's Pin-Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "The Creature from Planet RCQQ7," art by John Rosenberger; Jill Ross tries Professor Kurtz's space radio and contacts an alien that uses the device to trade places with her. Betty and Veronica Spectacular ad. "Quote, Quote, and Quote," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx goes to nursery school and repeats everything her teacher says, driving her parents to distraction. Archie Club ad. Statement of Ownership for October 1, 1962; Average paid circulation for the previous 12 months was 244,255. "Two for Tease," art by Bill Vigoda; Reggie discovers he can insult people by using words with double-meanings. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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First 25-cent cover price. "Once Upon a Shnook"; Archie kisses an enchanted frog. Archie Club News. Statement of ownership; Average no. copies each issue during preceding. 12 months, 456,003; Actual no. of copies of single issue published nearest to filing date. 467,542. "Early Morning Blues," pencils by Stan Goldberg; Mr. Andrews is awaken at 6 AM by a phone call for his son. "Water Girl!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx fills a 10 gallon hat with water to see if it really holds 10 gallons. "The Adventures of Robbing Hood Part"; In an alternate universe, Archie and the gang are Robbing Hood and his merry band of thieves. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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First 65-cent cover price. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Frosty Frazzle," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Dan DeCarlo; With Veronica off on a trip, Betty has Archie all to herself; But it doesn't prove to be the benefit she anticipated. "Youth Will Be Served" half-page story, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Hilda deals with a door-to-door cosmetics salesman. "Power Trip," script by George Gladir, art by Dan DeCarlo Jr.; Betty dreams she's a super-heroine guarding Archie from life's problems. "A Gymnastic Twist," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica schemes to get Betty off the cheerleader squad and away from Archie by getting her on the school gymnastics squad. Betty answers letters submitted by Archie readers. Betty's Fashion Inspirations page, art by Dan DeCarlo. Archie's Tour de Force Fashions page, art by Dan Decarlo Jr. "Snow Job," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty wants to help Archie out with his snow shoveling work, but not if it means helping him with Veronica. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.65.

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. Plus, puzzles, games, and your chance to "Find Your Name in Print!" Digest, 192pgs, FCSRP: $3.69 Cover price $3.69.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg. Hostess Fruit Pies ad with Josie. A Novel Idea, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie has written a book, and he wants to read it to his friends but everyone comes up with something better to do. Entice Advice, script by George Gladir, art by Stan Goldberg; Dilton asks Archie and Reggie for advice on how to meet girls, but it turns out that he does just fine on his own. Bug Off, script by Frank Doyle, art by Stan Goldberg; Reggie uses plastic bugs to scare and annoy the girls until Moose finds out about it. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover art by Dexter Taylor. From Bad To Worse, script and art by Dexter Taylor; Mr. Lodge throws Little Archie out and tells Veronica to invite over a nice normal boy like Jughead. Fighting Tactics humor page starring Li'l Jinx's Pal Greg, script and art by Joe Edwards. Cartoons From Little Archie, script and art by Dexter Taylor; One-panel gags with the Little Archie gang. The Old Shell Game, script and art by Bob Bolling; The kids are visiting Ronnie's beach cottage, where her parents are fighting over proposed renovations to the house. The Magic Music, script and pencils by Dexter Taylor, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Zelda's violin playing is so bad that no one can stand it, not even ghosts in a haunted house. 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 Plight of the Perilous Pike, script and pencils by Bob, inks by Chic Stone; Mr. Weatherbee goes ice fishing on Logger's Pond, trying to catch the legendary Perilous Pike. The Fame Game one-page story, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; An agent offers to make the Pussycats as famous as the Go-Gos. Hi Diddle Diddle, script and pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Chic Stone; Archie takes up playing the bass fiddle in the school orchestra while the Feebly twins are out sick. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

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Cover pencils by Rex W. Lindsey. "Odd Man Out," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Customers come to Pop Tate's from miles around because Jughead acts entertainingly goofy; When Cornthwaite starts acting even goofier at Segarini's, the customers go there; Jughead discerns that Cornthwaite is doing all this to catch Jillian's attention. Photograph of readers with their Archie comics, for a contest. "I.O.U. and U. and U. and U. and U. and...", script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Jughead tries and fails to borrow money from Archie; He asks all his other friends and gets the same result, and so cheerfully informs Archie that it's his turn again. "Odor of the Day!", script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Jughead whips up an especially pungent dish, and buries the crock to ferment for three days; Reggie assumes that the crock contains treasure, and opens it with disastrous results. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.99.

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Written by Barbara Slate and Kathleen Webb. Art by Stan Goldberg and John Lowe. Cover by Stan Goldberg and Bob Smith. Archie chooses Veronica over Betty in his usual clumsy manner, and it gets Betty to consider dumping Archie for good. Betty agrees to spend the afternoon with Veronica, and the two then discover none of the things they want to do are compatible with the other one. Archie assigns Betty to research and write an article on cheap, creative alternatives to peanut butter. Snowed in, Alice asks Polly to find a way to relieve the boredom of a fidgety Betty. 36 pages, full color. $2.19. Cover price $2.19.

Written by Batton Lash. Art by Bill Galvan. 'Freshman Year, the Missing Chapters: Pencilneck G' In this follow-up series to the best-selling 'Freshman Year' saga, writer Batton Lash gives readers an even bigger glimpse of what went on during the Freshman year of the entire gang. Pencilneck's circle of friends adjust to their own move from middle school to high school. Along the way, Pencilneck's obsessive nature drives the school's librarian crazy, his pal Zane develops a crush on Veronica, Penelope considers Betty her new 'BFF,' and Connie tries to make Zane jealous by going after Reggie! Cover price $2.99.

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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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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "A Prom to Remember," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; When the prom band cancels, The Archies are asked to play the Riverdale prom. "You Don't Need Drugs" public service announcement with Archie. Sabrina's Relatives activity page. "The Ferris Wheel Ordeal!", script and pencils by Bill Golliher, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Veronica organizes a charity event where she, Betty, Archie, Reggie and Jughead will ride on a Ferris wheel for eight continuous hours. "The Communications Expert," script by Jim Ruth, pencils by Chic Stone, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Mr. Weatherbee brings a communications expert in to work with the kids. Archie's Club News. "Dino-Mite," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Tom Moore; Prehistoric version of Jughead hatches a dinosaur egg. "Editor's Notebook"; Victor Gorelick tells readers the process of how comic stories are produced. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.95.

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Planning for Mr. Lodge's big birthday party is making Veronica crazy. Always willing to help his beloved, Archie takes on the task of ordering a special candy for the guests. Will it be a sweet treat or leave the guests exclaiming that 'Candy Is(n't) Dandy'? Then, it's a case of 'Summer Bummer' for Archie as he contemplates his future career, while Dilton, Chuck and Moose embark on an adventurous camping trip with only one rule: 'No Rough Stuff!' Cover price $3.99.

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