Archie comic books issue 149

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Stories by Frank Doyle, Joe Edwards, George Gladir and unknown. Art by Harry Lucey, Samm Schwartz, Joe Edwards, Marty Epp and unknown. Archie and Reggie have a race to see who can reach Veronica's house first while balancing a freshly-baked pizza on his head in "The Great Pizza Race"! Plus: Archie can't spell a girl's last name in the 0.6-pager "Tame Name"; Li'l Jinx in the 1-pager "Swell Shells" by Joe Edwards; Archie is on his way to Veronica's house with a basket of goodies in "Little Red Archiekins"; the boys admire the girls in their jungle-patterned bathing suits in the 1-pager "Cute Suit"; after Archie accuses him of being too easily distracted by food, Jughead tries to prove he's literally inseparable from his buddy in "The Buddy System"; and after a discussion of what does and does not constitute a "battering ram," Archie and Jughead go to Mr. Lodge's house to knock down an old fence in "Batter Late"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. Surprise Story, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; To get Archie away from Betty, Veronica promises him a home-cooked meal. Then she has to come up with a home-cooked meal. Queen Scene, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica is determined to win the Miss Snow Queen pageant above all other concerns. Advertisement for Archie Giant Series #153. The Hang Up, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty gives Archie a one-of-a-kind poster; To sabotage her efforts, Veronica has a thousand duplicates printed up to make Archie think Betty lied to him. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

by Various ARMAGEDDON: "The Good, The Bad, and The Unknown" Part 4 (of 4)?by Ken Penders, Steven Butler, & Jim Amash): The thrilling conclusion to the Sonic versus Shadow versus Metal Sonic showdown is guaranteed to bring the house down... literally! Will the help of his Freedom Fighter friends be enough to stop the onslaught?! More importantly, with the walls collapsing around him, is even Sonic fast enough to get out alive?! Also: "Chosen One" (by Romy Chacon, Mawhinney, & Andrew Pepoy): The universe is in danger and only the "Chosen One" can save it ? Tails! One of the most demanded stories by Sonic fans can now be told. But when a dreaded villain from the past returns, can the "Chosen One" prevail? 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.19 Cover price $2.19.

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Written by Kathleen Webb, Bob Rozakis, and George Gladir. Art and cover by Dan DeCarlo and Henry Scarpelli. Betty and Veronica show each other how they can discern each other's moods by the word balloons and picture effects around them. Veronica goes all out, expecting to be named prom queen, only to get a rude shock at the time of the prom. Betty and Veronica go foraging through some artifacts of Betty's parents' life in the sixties. Editor Gorelick promotes Betty #87, Betty & Veronica Spectacular #42, and Archie's Weird Mysteries #6. 36 pages, full color. $1.79. Cover price $1.99.

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"Insult to Injury!"; Reggie locks Archie in his room so he can't go riding with Veronica. Archie tosses his keys to Jughead and tells him to take his jalopy to Pop's; Reggie sees the jalopy leaving and goes back to check; Archie then locks him in the room and goes to find Veronica. "Bob Hope Meets Jimmy and Jane" Popsicle ad. "Canoe Caper!"; Archie takes Veronica canoeing, but keeps getting interrupted by a gang of little kids and by Reggie in another canoe. Archie Giant Series Magazines ad. Untitled Debby's Diary story, script and art by Bill Woggon; Debby's parents are upset by the way she sits in a chair. Paper doll of Debby with four outfits. Archie Club News. "The Art Smartie!", script and art by Joe Edwards; After going to an exhibit of modern art, Jinx decides she can paint as well as those artists; So she paints a picture and puts it on the fence with a selling prize of $1 million. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Bill Vigoda. "The Fiend," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bill Vigoda; A misinterpreted question leads to Reggie being ostracized. "Not So Bad Luck," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Despite dire warnings from Jughead, Archie invites the girls along on their fishing trip. "No Trespassing," pencils by Bill Vigoda; Archie tries to use Jughead as an intermediary after Mr. Lodge bans him from the mansion. "Far Star" one-page Li'l Jinx story, script and art by Joe Edwards. "Future Preference," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bill Vigoda; Jughead imagines life in the far future. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "What's One More Blossom?", script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jim Amash; After her triumphant return last month, Cheryl Blossom is back for another round of love triangle trouncing!; But Jason Blossom is back, too, and Veronica sees a golden opportunity to use him as a pawn in her game of love and war; Will Betty, Veronica, Cheryl, Archie, and Jason survive the battle unscathed? All Eyes on Cheryl Blossom illustration, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Cheryl models reader-submitted fashions. Dear Veronica advice column by Sara Algase. Statement of Ownership; Total Number of Copies: Average No. copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months: 39,035; No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date: 37,223. "Cater to Your Needs," script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jim Amash; When her cousin is sick Veronica decides to make Marcy's catering delivery for her. Veronica's Reader's Fashions, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Bang up Job!", script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jim Amash; Veronica tries to help decorate for the school dance but ends up knocking Ted off a ladder and sending him to the hospital. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.19.

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Cover by Samm Schwartz. "Black Book Bluff," script by Frank Doyle, art by Bill Vigoda; Veronica threatens to break up with Archie unless he shows the gang the little black book where he's been writing down all their secrets. "The Big Black & Blue Belt," art by Bill Vigoda; Archie tries to get his black belt in karate, but his efforts at self-defense don't have much impact on Moose. "Moon, June, Ruin!", script by Frank Doyle, art by Bill Vigoda; Archie is writing a song, which leads to his friends trying to figure out who he's writing it for, not to mention a lot of puns and mockery of his songwriting skills. Archie Annual ad. "Hikes and Likes!", script and art by Joe Edwards; After the President calls for the youth of America to be more physically active, Li'l Jinx prepares to go on a fifty mile hike, which she thinks would be six times around the block. Archie Club News. "Daddy's Girl," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Josie accuses her father of raising her as a tomboy because he always wanted a boy. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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"Squatters' Rights"; While boating in the swamp, Archie and Betty come across the Mad Malone Brothers who kidnap Betty. "Pitch Hitch!", script and art by Joe Edwards; The kids want Charley to be the manager of the team. Archie Club News. "Loud and Clear"; The Archies surprise Mr. Lodge when he comes home from work on his birthday. "The Scientific Approach"; Archie convinces Mrs. Bristol to allow the younger kids to play ball in the vacant lot by her house. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Getting Serious," script by Jim Ruth, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Archie jogs with Betty until he hears that Veronica has got a new jogging outfit and is going to go jogging; He goes back to Betty when Veronica realizes that she would get sweat on her new outfit if she jogged in it. Betty's Classy Cut Outs fashion page. "Topsy Turvy"half-page story starring Sabrina. Betty's Fashion Word Find. "The Well Wishers," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Upon hearing that Betty is sick with the flu, Archie and Jughead stop by to cheer her up. "Betty's Manual - The Care and Training of Pet Dogs and Pet Boyfriends," script by George Gladir, pencils by Hy Eisman; Betty tells us about the similarities of pet dogs and boyfriends. "Paper Clip"; Betty and Veronica's parents both removed the Lacey's sale ad from the newspaper. Betty answers letters submitted by Archie readers. "Just Name It," script by Jim Ruth, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rod Ollerenshaw; Mr. Lodge decides to let Betty do whatever she wants for a week so she decides to throw a big birthday party for Archie at the Lodge's house even though it's not his birthday. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.65.

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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, classic tales, puzzles, games, and your chance to 'Find Your Name in Print!' Cover price $3.69.

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Cover art by Stan Goldberg. "Wanted," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie tries to confess an indiscretion of infidelity to Veronica, but she doesn't believe him. "Let's Face It" starring Li'l Jinx's Chum, Charley, script and art by Joe Edwards; Charley talks with the new girl in school. Mr. Weatherbee's Gag Bag, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Joe Edwards. "Meet Feats" activity page starring Mr. Lodge by Joe Edwards; Fill the numbered letters into the corresponding numbered slots to find out what Mr. Lodge thinks of meetings. "Writer's Cramp," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Moose commands Reggie to write a love poem that he can give to Midge. "Starry Eyed," script by George Gladir, art by Bob Bolling; Archie goes in search of movie stars, but his clumsiness only gets him in trouble. "Veronica's Fashion Frolic" illustration by Dan DeCarlo. "Athlete Feat," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Reggie humiliates Archie in every event at an athletic competition, but Archie wins the best prize in the end. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover art by Dexter Taylor. Dance Date, script and art by Dexter Taylor; Little Archie finds that Jughead has how-to books on dating, and becomes convinced that he's a rival for Veronica. I.O.U. humor page starring Li'l Jinx's Chum Charley, script and art by Joe Edwards. Tragic Magic, script and art by Dexter Taylor; Little Archie sabotages Reggie's card trick. Paper-Boy, or "The Strange Case of Mrs. Skratchlow's Cat" -- or "Nobody's Purr-fect!", script and art by Bob Bolling; Little Archie is helping out Chick Cooper on his paper route; When Chick is sick and Little Archie has to handle the route himself, he and Dilton decide to test out a machine that can throw papers automatically. In the Bag, script and art by Dexter Taylor; When Jughead forgets his lunch, Sabrina gives him a magic lunch bag that will give him all the food he wants. 36 pgs. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith. "A New Addition?", script by Bill Golliher, pencils by Tim Kennedy, inks by Rudy Lapick; When Archie overhears his parents talking, he's convinced they are having a baby. "The Decorators," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob White; The kids are scribbling on the walls of the school because it will be painted over the weekend. "Health Hazard," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Mr. Lodge thinks that Archie is hazardous to his health. "Potion Problems," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Dilton mixes up a love potion that Archie spills on himself and becomes irresistible to women. "Treasure and Treachery!", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; While skiing in the Swiss Alps, Archie, Betty, and Veronica stumble across a cave filled with stolen treasures. "Betty On The Brain," script by Rich Margopoulos, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Tired of Veronica's dirty tricks to separate her from Archie, Betty trails the couple to the mall, then begins walking into Archie's line of sight while wearing different clothes and wigs, in order to convince him he's so obsessed with Betty that he's seeing her face on other women. 196 pgs., full color. Cover price $3.59.

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Last 60-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Chic Stone. Lonely Lobo, script and pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Chic Stone; Mr. Weatherbee tells us how Archie came to have a strange attachment to an old, mean wolf at the zoo. Bath Wrath half-page starring Hot Dog, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

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by Craig Boldman & Rex Lindsey "I Go Ogopogo!": It's action and intrigue for everyone's favorite crown-wearing teen when Jughead visits his Uncle Clabberhead in Canada. Not only is Jughead's uncle an investigative reporter about to uncover the strangest unexplained phenomena of the Millennium, but Jughead is facing an unexplainable phenomenon of his own: apparently he has an exact double who is a teen idol in Canada! FC, 32pg$2.19 Cover price $2.19.

by Various "Flattery Will Get You": Rule #1: Never flatter a girl so you can borrow her tandem bike- to take her rival, Veronica on a date! "Fan Flair": Betty gets caught between a "rock" and a hard place when she interviews two girls who each claim to be the biggest fan of "The Jammers"! "Picture Perfect": When a favorite portrait of Archie is accidentally tossed, it gives Betty the perfect opportunity to spend a day with Archie, snapping away! 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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(W) Alex Simmons (A) Dan Parent 'Prankenstein & the Twitters': The invasion of the 'New Kids' continues with Part Four... and this time the joke's on Reggie as he matches wits with a mysterious new prankster! Meanwhile, Jughead somehow attracts a twittering female fan club while Ethel discovers a previously hidden talent that has the new kids all a-twitter! Cover price $2.99.

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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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Capri Sun ad with Archie. "Hit Music," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Scott McRae; Mr. Lodge hires the Archies to play at the Sportsman's Club Dance; Reggie hears that a scout will be there looking for talented bands. Drugs are uncool public service announcement with Archie. "A New Record," script by Hal Smith, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie ordered a record of the top hundred rock 'n' roll songs for $10.95. "Now, That's a Car!!" puzzle page by Rod Ollerenshaw; Unscramble the body styles of the car. Statement of ownership; Average number of copies sold during preceding 12 months (total paid circulation): 56,307; Actual number sold for issue nearest filing date (total paid circulation): 56,298. "Fruitcakes," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Scott McRae; Betty 1 and Veronica 1 discover new types of food on the other side of the mountain where the tree people live. "A Sound Idea," script by Hal Smith, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Lodge buys a white noise machine to cancel out Archie's guitar playing. "Loco Motivated," script by Hal Smith, pencils by Howard Bender, inks by Rudy Lapick; Reggie thinks he can come up with a winning exhibit on the history of transportation. Archie's Club News, art by Ellen Leonforte. "Journal Jottings" half-page story; Sabrina asks Hilda if she ever kept a diary. "The Contest," script by George Gladir, pencils by Tim Kennedy, inks by Rudy Lapick; A radio station is offering a prize to the guy who can prove he kissed the most girls. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.00.

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by Various Cover price $1.99.