Archie comic books issue 153

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Cover by Harry Lucey & Mario Acquaviva. Stories by Frank Doyle, Joe Edwards and unknown. Art by Harry Lucey, Joe Edwards, Vincent DeCarlo, Mario Acquaviva and Marty Epp. In prehistoric times, Archie and Reggie argue with Betty and Veronica over how to develop a language in "Language Barrier"! Plus: Archie and Veronica suspect some kind of parent-teacher conspiracy when they learn that their fathers are having a secretive meeting with Mr. Weatherbee on Friday night in "The Get Together"; Archie tells us that "nothing ever happens in Riverdale," not noticing either the massive damage he causes or the rampaging gorilla who has escaped from the circus, in "Dullsville!"; Li'l Jinx in the 1-pager "A Fair Share" by Joe Edwards; and when Archie leaves the house without helping his mother or even wishing her a happy birthday, an angry Fred goes out to retrieve his ungrateful son in "The Ingrate"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. Stage Fright, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Veronica is determined to put a stop to Archie's plans to turn a barn into a summer theater, with lots and lots of bikini-clad "actresses"; So she has her father buy the barn out from under him. Advertisement for Archie Giant Series #155. Wealth Is Where You Find It, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; After their car breaks down in a strange area, Veronica and Betty are offered lifts by two different men and have different opinions on who to ride with. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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by Various "Treasure Hunt" by Kathleen Webb and Dan DeCarlo: Someone's laid out a scavenger hunt for Betty and Veronica, but you won't believe who... or why! "Once is Enough" by George Gladir & Dan DeCarlo: Life is a carnival ? but not for Betty ? when Veronica makes her sit through home videos of her trip to the fair! "Back to School Blues" by Webb and DeCarlo: After an illness, Veronica plans to wow Riverdale High in her stunning new fashion. The only problem is, after 12 girls wore it during Veronica's absence, it's stunningly old! Plus, "Oldies But Goodies" by Webb and DeCarlo: The cheerleaders don 1940s uniforms in an effort to convince the school to get them new ones, but they're soon buying their own ? with the profits they make selling the 40s uniforms to the female teachers! FC, 32pg Cover price $1.99.

by Bollers, Lim, & Amash "Songoose Pt 1": Sonic's day is about to go from dizzying to deadly when he faces off against one of the deadliest assassins on the planet: Nack the Weasel! Can the Freedom Fighters stop the Nack attack? And can Sonic save his old girlfriend, Mina the Mongoose? 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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Betty and Veronic Spectacular. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "A Lodge Original" , script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; When the insinuation that the pranks Veronica pulls on Betty to keep her away from Archie are becoming stale and repetitive, Veronica takes it as a challenge. "TV or Not TV," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica sets Betty up to star in a fake television commercial as an elaborate prank to humiliate her. "Hidden Meanings" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "The Non-Believers," inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica scoffs at a fortune teller's prediction that Archie will be escorting Betty to the dance and not her. Statement of ownership; Total paid circulation, 12 month avg., 248,421. "Achievement Award," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Inspired by Betty's example, Mr. Lodge decides to make Veronica do household chores to earn her money. "The Celebrity," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Tired of Veronica's bragging, Betty claims to know a famous teen idol. "Surprise," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica scripts her "surprise" birthday party and expects everyone to follow the script. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Cover art by Bob White. "A Model Gift," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie and Reggie play with the model racing cars Archie got for Christmas; When they decide to race for the right to date Veronica, she makes them race with the similar cars she got as a gift. "Haunt Jaunt," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; After Reggie brags about spending time in a haunted house, Archie and Jughead try to make him think it's really haunted...and maybe it is. "Prisoner of Planet X" starring Fly Girl and Borg, art by John Giunta. "Be Patient!" starring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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"Chemical Reaction," pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Mario Aquaviva; Jughead accidentally discovers a chemical formula that grows hair. Archie Club News. "Given the Business," pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Mario Aquaviva; Pop Tate says he'll give Jughead the store when he retires; Shortly after, strange accidents happen around Pop Tate, and he believes that Jughead and Archie are trying to get him to retire. "Over and Out"; Archie laments the fact that he and Veronica have different school schedules and can't spend time together; Jughead suggests they communicate via walkie-talkie; Reggie overhears and hacks into the device. "A Fish Tale" starring Li'l Jinx. "Yuletide-turn"; Jughead is wearing a Christmas wreath on his head, but he learns it's made of mistletoe when all the girls want to kiss him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "One Dad Too Many!", script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jim Amash; Every day is Father's Day for Veronica's new boyfriend, Bryan?; At least it seems that way, as his dad keeps showing up on all their dates!; Can Veronica find someone to occupy Bryan's dad's time, or are they doomed to be a crowd of three? "Pair with a Flair," script by George Gladir, pencils by Fernando Ruiz, inks by Al Nickerson; Veronica goes shoe shopping. "Deep Thinker!", script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jim Amash; Veronica wants to go deep sea fishing with her father. "When Divas Meet!!", script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jim Amash; Betty and Veronica try to find Cheryl a new friend so she leaves them alone. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.19.

Cover by Bob White. "Smoke Scream," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey; Mr. Lodge vows to have one last cigar and then give up smoking. "Right Sight!", script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty speculates on why her friend doesn't wear her glasses when she's out with her boyfriend. "King of Swing!", art by Bob White; Moose tries to hit a golf ball off Reggie's stomach. "The Bird Watchers!", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Samm Schwartz; Everyone thinks he or she is the one who let Miss Grundy's beloved canary out of its cage, and they all rush to buy her a new bird. Archie's Christmas Stocking. "A Good Feeling," script and art by Joe Edwards; When Li'l Jinx finds a lost wallet, Daddy makes her return it to its owner. Archie Club News. "Scrub Team!", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Pepper objects to Mr. Jones making Josie do the dishes, arguing that dishpan hands will make her unattractive to Albert. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Teen adventure, Archie-style: The eternal Archie-Betty-Veronica triangle is recast as a Vaudeville nostalgia piece; Archie tracks a thieving monkey thats stolen a valuable necklace. Stories and art by Frank Doyle, Stan Goldberg, Bob Bolling and Jon D'Agostino. Cover by Goldberg. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Anti-smoking ad from Archie Comics and the American Cancer Society, art by Dan DeCarlo. "Here Lies Love," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty has rented two videotapes that Archie wants to see; But Veronica's mother has scheduled a cultural home party and Veronica has told Archie he has to attend. Archie's Double Digest ad. "The Misfortune Cookie," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty makes fun of Archie for being superstitious, but Archie keeps having bad luck. "Why Not," script by Jim Ruth, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Deciding turnabout is fair play, Archie decides to try out for the girls softball team. Archie Fan Club ad. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

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by Melanie Morgan & Steven Butler 'Bad Boy Trouble Part 3': Months after Archie Comics announced an extreme makeover for their flagship characters, the buzz continues! At this year's second annual blockbuster New York City Comic-Con, both fans and media alike swarmed the Archie Comics booth hoping to learn more about this major event! Is wild man Nick St. Clair the misunderstand romantic he's convinced Veronica he is, or the wolf in biker's clothing that her friends think he is? All will be revealed in the pages of Betty & Veronica Digest, so be sure to reserve your copy of this much-anticipated issue, drawn in an all-new realistic style that has everyone talking! Also features puzzles, games, and your chance to 'Find Your Name in Print!' Cover price $3.69.

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Cover art by Stan Goldberg. "Horse Remorse," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; While Archie struggles with the rigors of the dude ranch he and Veronica are visiting, Veronica flirts with a handsome hand. "The Write Secret" starring Li'l Jinx's Pal, Charley, script and art by Joe Edwards; Charley writes a letter from camp. "Switch Hitch," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Reggie trades boats with Archie, with an ulterior motive in mind. "Of Pain and Pleasure," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica begins taking spiritual advice from a Hindu guru. "What's in a Name?" activity page with Veronica by Joe Edwards. "Small Potatoes," script by George Gladir, art by Stan Goldberg; Jughead dreams he's been reduced in size to six inches. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

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by Various "Dream Drama": The line between fantasy and reality blurs as Betty keeps dreaming about Veronica ruining her dates with Archie by running off with her freckle-faced beau! "Rest Test": When school is canceled due to snow, Betty gets set to catch up on her sleep... but the noisy plows, snow blowers and snowball fighting kids have other ideas!"The Big Opportunity": In a classic Archie comedy of errors, who's taking who to the dance turns into a case of "musical chairs!" 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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Cover art by Dexter Taylor. "Attack of the Ice Creatures" Hostess snack cakes ad with Josie. "The Raging Storm," script and art by Dexter Taylor; Toby Taylor runs away from home because his parents are divorcing, and Little Archie goes out to find him in a bad snowstorm. "All in the Family"; Fred leaves his bowling team because he wants to spend more time with his family, but his family is too busy to spend time with him. Statement of ownership; Average number of copies sold during previous 12 months (total paid circulation): 100,107; Actual number sold for issue nearest filing date (total paid circulation): 117,401. "Half 'n' Half," script and art by Joe Edwards; Charley is trying to eat less. "Super Witch," script and art by Dexter Taylor; Sabrina uses her magic to get a job at Pop's Chok'lit Shop. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.40.

by Various What's better than a digest full of those teen dream queens Betty & Veronica? A 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. "Vacation Blahs," script by George Gladir, pencils by Hy Eisman, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Mr. Weatherbee just can't seem to get away from Archie. "Hit Bit"; The crowd wants Dilton to come back for an encore. "Rain Refrain" half-page story starring Jughead. "Weight Loss Blues," script by George Gladir, pencils by Chic Stone, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie convinces Mr. Weatherbee that his gym membership is a waste of money, that Archie can help him exercise for free. Salem's Magical Puzzle Page by Rod Ollerenshaw. "A Weighty Matter, script by George Gladir, pencils by Chic Stone, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Weatherbee loses weight while trying to avoid Archie and Jughead at the carnival. Mr. Weatherbee's Fun Page by Rod Ollerenshaw. "Space Fright," script by George Gladir, pencils by Hy Eisman, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie nominates Mr. Weatherbee to be selected to go to space. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.65.

Cover art by Rex W. Lindsey. "The Trula Trap!", script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Jughead is bound and gagging when an unfortunate encounter with finger cuffs leaves him stuck to Trula Twyst!; Will this commingled condition confound Jughead all summer?! "All You Can Eat for a Dollar!" one-page story, script by Hal Smith, pencils by Fernando Ruiz, inks by John Costanza; Pop offers Jughead all he can eat for a dollar. "Burger Brouhaha," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Archie brings Jughead some burgers from the family bar-b-que while Jughead is working at a fast food restaurant. "A Star is Born" one-page story with Archie, script by George Gladir, pencils by Fernando Ruiz, inks by Hal Smith. "Pop Goes Jughead!" script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Veronica has the gang test her father's new product, a tong-like utensil to eat popcorn with. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.19.

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April Fools Day Special - (W) Tom DeFalco, J. Torres, Tania del Rio, Ian Flynn (A) Ron Frenz, Tim Levins, Tania del Rio, Giselle This April Fools Day it's Reggie's Revenge! The King of Pranks will be pranked when four brand new teams of writers and artists take on Reggie and the gang! Comic book legends join forces with Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Sonic the Hedgehog superstar comic writers for foolishly good fun! 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, 96pgs, FC $2.39 Cover price $2.39.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Disney Adventures ad. "Fickle Fingers of Fate," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Scott McRae; Archie got cursed by a fortune teller and now he can't play the guitar. "Have a Berry Nice Day!", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Rod Ollerenshaw; Jughead 1 has created face paint. "Take the Stuff In My Room, Please," script by Hal Smith, pencils by Chic Stone, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie has to clean up his room, and he decides to have a yard sale to get rid of the stuff. Archie letters puzzle page by Rod Ollerenshaw. Archie's Club News, art by Ellen Leonforte. "Paste-Up Mix-Up," script by Hal Smith, pencils by Chic Stone, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie messes up the school paper when he accidentally swaps parts of Betty and Dilton's columns. Capri Sun ad with Archie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.00.

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by Various If you think Archie gets into trouble on his own, check out the action when he teams up with Jughead! Featuring new stories and classic tales by various talents, including Henry Scarpelli, Stan Goldberg, and Dan DeCarlo. Digest, FC" Cover price $1.99.

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