Archie comic books issue 148

Add to cart Very Good $8.00

Add to cart VG- 3.5 $6.40

Add to cart GD 2.0 $4.00

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Stories by Frank Doyle, Joe Edwards and unknown. Art by Harry Lucey, Samm Schwartz, Joe Edwards, Marty Epp and unknown. Mr. Andrews sends Archie to the store to buy a new garbage can. But when Reggie teases Archie about his car, Archie throws the new trashcan over Reggie. Reggie gets stuck in it and dents it a few times getting out, much to Mr. Andrews' dismay in "Litter Perfect!" Plus: Archie playfully buries Veronica in the sand while at the beach in the 0.66-pager "Sign Savvy"; Li'l Jinx is practicing some loud dance steps in the 1-pager "Some Old Steps" by Joe Edwards; Archie decides to make a plaster mold of his foot for a speech in "Footsore And Weary"; Archie needs to cut a piece of wood to a specific size to fix his stereo cabinet in "Measure Up"; and Archie wears a funny wig to the Lodges' house in "Just For Fun"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart Very Good $8.10

Add to cart Very Good $8.10

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $5.70

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. Brash Splash, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; With Betty's extensive help, Archie builds a homemade snowmobile to try to beat Reggie at snowmobile racing. Mini-Ha-Ha, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; In order to shame the students into dressing more conservatively, Miss Grundy shows up to class wearing a miniskirt while Mr. Weatherbee shows up in bell bottoms, a paisley shirt and an afro wig. Advertisement for Archie Giant Series #153. Critic's Choice, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlom, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie gets a gig singing at a local club. When Betty and Veronica hear about this, they insist on giving him a mod new look to help out. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

"The Good, the Bad and the Unknown: Ignition" Part 3 of 4: It's another action-packed chapter in the Sonic vs. Shadow vs. Metal Sonic showdown! With the odds stacked against Sonic can even the help of his friends be enough to protect the Blue Blur? As if this wasn't enough, things are about to get even hotter, as a new unknown entity lies in wait to be discovered! (Ken Penders, Steven Butler, & Jim Amash) "Playing Around": Too much intense action and psychological hopscotch got you down? Look no further than this "just for fun" tale... its real "comic relief"! (Nelson Ribeiro) "Destiny's Child": By popular demand, Tails once again steps into the spotlight! And what a spotlight it is, as all the unanswered questions in his life begin to unfold and a familiar face returns to lead Tails on his journey to become the "Chosen One"! (Ken Penders, Tim Smith, & Mike Higgins) 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.19 Cover price $2.19.

Add to cart Very Fine $3.20

by Various & Dan DeCarlo "Girls Just Wanna' Have Fun": In response to the boys' obsession with watching the basketball playoffs, the girls institute "All-Girl Nights!" When the playoffs are over, will the guys get back on the ?court' with the girls, or will they ?foul out?' "Doll Daffy": It's a tale of dueling dolls, as both Betty and Veronica program their personal ?Interactive Archie' dolls to love and serve them! But can the girls compete with the latest ?video game' accessory Dilton creates for the dolls? "Weather Or Not": Betty and Veronica's walk in the park becomes a meteorological adventure as they experience four seasons in one day! "Hog Wild!": Mr. Lodge absolutely refuses to buy a motorcycle for Veronica ? until she convinces him to test drive one. Then she learns her dad was ?born to be wild!' FC, 32pg Cover price $1.99.

Add to cart Very Good $8.00

World of Archie. "Kilt in Action"; Archie's friends convince Mr. Lodge that Archie is heir to a title and a fortune in Scotland. "Use Your Head!", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics; Jughead gets the guys started on a new fad - bouncing a balloon tethered to a headband. "The Joke," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics; Everyone drives Archie crazy with word play about his conversation. "To Bee or Not to Bee," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey; Jughead's chemical accident blows Archie out the window; Jughead and everyone else think that it changed Archie into a bee. "Parole Denied," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie and the girls all get into trouble for being out past their curfews. "Is He Ready to Go Steady?", script by Sy Reit, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie and Veronica decide to go steady, but each independently decides that they're not ready for it. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Cover art by Harry Lucey. "Meet the Folks," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie is excited to meet the new girl in town and Betty is happy to let him; It turns out the family are acrobats and welcome Archie in acrobatic style. "Bob Hope Meets Jimmy and Jane" Popsicle ad. "Music Hath Charm"; Leroy plays practical jokes on Archie while he's trying to listen to music. "Garbled Gossip," script by Frank Doyle, art by Bill Vigoda; Reggie starts a rumor to discredit Archie, but it gets twisted and backfires on him. Archie Annual ad. "A Real Doll," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx wants the doll set she sees on TV, so her father sets out to get it for her, over any obstacle. Archie Club News. Katy Keene illustrations by Bill Woggon. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Very Good $2.50

Cover pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Anniversary Blues," script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jon D'Agostino; In this poignant and funny tale, Betty turns matchmaker, setting Veronica and Archie up on a date when it appears Archie forgot his "first date anniversary" with Veronica...but is that the forgotten anniversary Veronica is upset about? Hang out with Archie Today! house ad. Advice column in which Sara Algase as "Veronica" helps readers with various issues. Veronica fan art. House ads for 96 Pages of the Best Archie Daily Newspaper Strips and The Official Archie 2004 16 Month Calendar. "You're All Wet!!", script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Veronica fools everyone when she wears a coat that's made to look like it's dripping wet. House ads for Betty & Veronica Summer Fun and Sabrina Subscription and Collector Sets. "Shop Swap," script by George Gladir, pencils by Kennedy, inks by Ken Selig; Mr. Lodge asks Veronica if she ever thinks of anything besides mall shopping. Archie Comics' Riverdale Stars Talent Search house ad. "The Sound of Music?", script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Rich Koslowski; Veronica asks Bridgette to help Marcy with her singing. Archie Trade Paperbacks house ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.19.

Cover by Bob White. "Boys Will Be Boys!", art by Bob White; Ronnie is upset because Archie thinks she dresses too sophisticated to fit in with his life. "The Luggage Caper!", pencils by Bob White, inks by Marty Epp; Archie comes up with a way to keep Veronica's luggage from being roughly handled on the plane. "The Decoys," script by Frank Doyle, art by Bill Vigoda; Mr. Lodge buys a priceless antique cup and has three exact duplicates made, figuring that Archie will smash one of the duplicates, making it safe to display the real one. Archie Annual ad. "Take Your Pick!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx asks for the right to pick her own birthday present. Archie Club ad. "Cover Girl!", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; It's such a scorching hot day that the boys don't pay any attention to Josie and Pepper. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Add to cart Very Good $3.20

Add to cart Very Good $3.20

Teen adventure, Archie-style: Archie discovers a magical book that allows him to predict the future; the gang struggles to help a kid whos fallen into an abandoned well. Stories and art by Frank Doyle, Dick Malmgren, Stan Goldberg, and Jon D'Agostino, plus Lil Jinx by Joe Edwards. Cover by Goldberg. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart Very Good $2.50

Add to cart VG 4.0 $2.50

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "The Fickle Finger," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty is convinced that she's a born loser so Archie and Jughead try to restore her confidence by arranging a raffle that is rigged for her to win. "Slapstick" one-page Glenn Scarpelli in Hollywood story. Betty's Romance Maze Page. "Razzle Dazzle Frazzle," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and many other girls in town enter a Mindy Looper (Cyndi Lauper style) lookalike contest. "Veep Weep," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; After attending a lecture on women in politics Betty daydreams about being Vice President of the United States. Betty answers letters submitted by Archie readers. "The Object of My Affection," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty's father thinks she spends too much time obsessing over Archie so he tells her to get a part-time job and a hobby. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart Very Fine $4.00

by Various What's better than a digest full of those teen dream queens Betty and Veronica? A double- digest full of them, featuring new stories as well as classic tales. Bonus: Puzzles, games and your chance to "Find Your Name in Print!" Digest, 192pgs, FC Cover price $3.69.

Add to cart VF 8.0 $6.40

Add to cart Fine $3.60

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $2.70

Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg. "Pin Spin," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie's poor bowling skills give him the attention of all the girls in the bowling alley. "Square Dance," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx plans a square dance. "Mr. Weatherbee Gag Bag," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Two comic strips featuring Mr. Weatherbee from the Archie newspaper series. Veronica's Sweater Girl Fashions illustration, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Veronica models sweaters designed by readers. "Zero Hero," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Pop Tate tells Dilton to join the football team to attract girls, so Dilton watches the team practice. "Say It with Flowers," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Reggie tries to pull a prank on Archie, but it backfires. Archie Club News. "The Nose Knows" activity page with Archie. "Blowup," script by Frank Doyle, art by Harry Lucey; Chuck uses his father's position as gym teacher to push the other kids around. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart Fine $2.60

Add to cart Very Good $2.50

Add to cart Very Good $2.50

Cover art by Dexter Taylor. A Guide In the Woods, script and art by Dexter Taylor; Little Archie and Reggie think Jughead has struck gold. You Don't Say! humor page starring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. What Are Friends For?, script and pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Betty tries to be Little Archie's friend, but he's not interested in being friends with a girl; What he's interested in is fishing, but when he takes his father's rod and reel without permission, he loses it in the middle of Weedum Pond. The Magic Mirror, script and pencils by Dexter Taylor, inks by Jon D'Agostino; A magic mirror explains why he doesn't tell women the truth when they ask who's the fairest of them all. 36 pgs. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

Add to cart Very Fine $3.20

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith. "Buggin," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Fernando Ruiz, inks by Al Milgrom; The boys make insect related jokes about Mr. Weatherbee when his Aunt Edna visits. "Pack-Man," script and pencils by Fernando Ruiz, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie helps his father put suitcases in the car but they will not all fit. "Branching Out," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie and Jughead replace Coach Kleats Christmas tree, first with a larger one then with a very small one. "Festive Foul Up," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; When Betty and Veronica find out that Mr. Brimble has been fired as the store Santa Claus they threaten to shop elsewhere unless he is reinstated. "The Poor Tycoon," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jimmy DeCarlo; The gang decides they should do something nice for Mr. Lodge for Christmas. "Flip Flop," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie practices his high-wire act for the Christmas show. "Gift Goof," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Veronica both overhear Archie say he wants a new fishing rod. "Jingle Belles"; Jingles the Elf is sent to Riverdale by Santa Claus to spread the Christmas spirit. Archie's Mysteries ad. 196 pgs., full color. Cover price $3.59.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. The Early Bird, script by George Gladir, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; At Mr. Weatherbee's request, Archie makes a special effort to get to school on time. Glenn Scarpelli In Hollywood filler page. Blue Saturday, script and pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Chic Stone; Archie's dog Spotty keeps following him to school and causing trouble. Wheel Spiel, script by George Gladir, pencils by Hy Eisman; Mr. Weatherbee tries to take a spin on Archie's skateboard. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart Near Mint $3.00

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Cover pencils by Rex W. Lindsey. "Gift Rift," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Jughead buys a sweater for Hot Dog, and it matches Veronica's expensive new sweater; Enraged, she demands that he get rid of it before anyone else sees. Archie's Holiday Fun ad. Archie Comics' Riverdale Stars Talent Search ad. "Hot Stuff," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Jughead becomes an enthusiast for Uncle Gator's Louisiana Lava Sauce, which everyone else finds too hot to bear; He accidentally pollutes coffee filters with the stuff, sending the school faculty into agony. "De-Lighted I'm Sure!"; Trula is so enthralled by Christmas lights that she doesn't think to analyze Jughead, and the two of them enjoy a pleasant stroll viewing the neighborhood lights; Reggie pulls the plug on the lights at the Jones house. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.19.

by Various In "Action Faction," a summer job at a toy company finds Betty consulting the creators of the "Action Girl" doll. Then, in "On Again, Off Again," Veronica is providing real-time summer wardrobe updates on her weblog, but how's Betty supposed to get any gardening done? 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

New Kids: Part 1 - (W) Alex Simmons (A) Dan Parent, Jack Morelli An influx of new students at Riverdale High has the whole school bouncing off the walls with more pretty girls, ace athletes and a mysterious jokester able to go prank-to-prank with Reggie. Can Archie and the gang keep out of trouble and keep the new kids from turning the whole school upside down? Cover price $2.99.

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! Digest, FC $2.39 Cover price $2.39.

Add to cart Fine $3.00

Add to cart Fine $3.00

Add to cart Very Good $2.50

Cover pencils by Dan De Carlo, inks by Rex Lindsey. The Phone-y, script by Hal Smith, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Archie gets himself in trouble by making a date with another girl on Veronica's car phone. The Fame Game, script by George Gladir, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Richard Maurizio; Archie dreams of being a successful solo rock star and leaving the Archies behind. T.G.I.F., script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Scott McRae; The prehistoric teens are tired of eating Jughead's fish stew but fortunately he has something else cooking. Nerves of Steel, script by George Gladir, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie watches a horror movie over and over so that he will not be so frightened by it. 36 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.