Archie comic books issue 156

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Cover by Samm Schwartz. Stories by Frank Doyle, Joe Edwards and unknown. Art by Harry Lucey & Mario Acquaviva, Joe Edwards and Dan DeCarlo & unknown. When Archie breaks a date with Betty again, she snaps and decides to murder him. After Betty makes several attempts on Archie's life, involving falling trees and wagons full of bricks, Jughead suggests that Archie try to pacify her in "Woman Scorned"! Plus: Li'l Jinx practices her art by adding facial features to both posters around town and pictures in the museum in the 1-pager "Getting Arty!" by Joe Edwards; Archie and the Gang in the 1-pager "Hip Quips" (three 2-panel gags); Coach Kleats gets Big Moose to let Archie throw him a few times in wrestling to help boost Archie's confidence in the sport in "Bully For You"; Mr. Lodge's psychiatrist wants to meet the root of his frustrations, namely Archie, in "Couch Coach"; and both Archie and Veronica try to figure out what she sees in him without success in "Who Me?" 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. The Trainer, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Hot Dog keeps jumping on Veronica and ruining her new dress. The Time Of Your Life, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and the gang want to tour of a public garden, but the over-zealous security force spoils the tour. Red Alert, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; In order to show Archie the difference between spreading vicious gossip and merely exchanging current events, Veronica tells him Jughead has been seen with a redhead. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Written by Kathleen Webb. Cover and art by Jeff Shultz and Henry Scarpelli. Betty and Veronica get to do their favorite thing--shop; but this time for Christmas donations for Riverdale's Festival of Trees. Betty doesn't appear rich enough to buy anything. The Sugar Plum Fairy tries to get Betty and Veronica in the Christmas mood. Fashion Passion page with Betty and Veronica, art by Jeff Schultz and Henry Scarpelli. 36 pages, full color. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

by Various "Line of Succession Part 2 of 2": To save the kingdom, Princess Sally must sacrifice her feelings and do what must be done... go along with an arranged marriage! Can her one- time love, Sonic, race to save the day before Sally walks down the aisle? Is Sonic fast enough to Stop the mysterious trader from destroying the Kingdom, or will a new king mean the end of the kingdom? "See Ya' Later, Chao! Part 2": A magical Chao garden is created in Knothole, and Sonic, Knuckles and Tails must defend it from the Evil Dr. Robotnik and the Eggman Empire. But when the little Chaos start taking over the personalities of those near them, will they be little heroes or little devils? 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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The World of Archie. "Tree Glee"; Eager to prove his manliness to Veronica, Archie volunteers to chop down a tree, and dragoons Jughead into helping. "The Unwanted," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Marty Epp; Mr. Lodge sets up electronic defenses to warn him when Archie's near. "Promising!" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "The Cure," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Marty Epp; Archie has the hiccups, and nothing seems to stop them. Jughead arranges for Midge to kiss Archie, enraging Moose and terrifying Archie out of the hiccups. Archie Club News. "Double Play," script by Frank Doyle, art by Harry Lucey; Archie starts out the day with Veronica, then spends time with Jughead, then Betty, and finally Reggie... leaving Veronica with Betty, and very confused. "One of Those Days," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics; Archie is having "one of those days" - when he, and everyone around him, suffer endless accidents. "Push-Button Peace," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Marty Epp; Jughead tames Reggie with an aerosol wild animal tranquilizer; Archie does the same to Moose, so he can make time with Midge. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Cover art by Bob White. "About Face," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; All the kids are into the latest fad: putting faces on their pants and shirts. "Safety First," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie plays baseball. "Fly Girl's Night Off," script by Robert Bernstein, art by John Giunta; When a gang of crooks try to rob movie star Kim Brand's house, she defeats them without donning her Fly Girl costume. "Please Buy a Raffle," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx's dad doesn't want to get stuck buying all of her raffle tickets, but he outwits himself. Archie Club News. "Who Needs Archie?", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Both Betty and Veronica claim they didn't miss Archie while he was on vacation, but they both try to be the first to welcome him back. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

15¢ Test Market Variant. Cover art by Bob White. "About Face," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; All the kids are into the latest fad: putting faces on their pants and shirts. "Safety First," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie plays baseball. "Fly Girl's Night Off," script by Robert Bernstein, art by John Giunta; When a gang of crooks try to rob movie star Kim Brand's house, she defeats them without donning her Fly Girl costume. "Please Buy a Raffle," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx's dad doesn't want to get stuck buying all of her raffle tickets, but he outwits himself. Archie Club News. "Who Needs Archie?", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Both Betty and Veronica claim they didn't miss Archie while he was on vacation, but they both try to be the first to welcome him back. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

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"The Other Cheek!", script by George Gladir, pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Reggie plays a prank on Jughead. Bendix Stick Shift ad with Archie. Archie Club News. "Pulling My Leg"; Jughead tries out a pair of stilts with oversized feet at the end and Archie thinks it might be an alien. "Film Fare"; Jughead tells people he wants to show them his home movies and they pay him off so they don't have to. "Small Talk!" starring Li'l Jinx. "Dream of Genie," inks by Rudy Lapick; Jughead finds a magic lamp with a genie inside; Unfortunately it's a female genie, and she's not exactly on Jughead's wavelength. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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by Dan Parent "The First Girlfriend!": This issue is sure to get everyone's "vote" for most topical Archie comic during this fall's elections! Veronica's new boyfriend is more guarded than most ? literally ? because his father has just won the election, and now every date they go on is chaperoned by Secret Service men! FC, 32pg$2.19 Cover price $2.19.

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Cover by Bob White. "Goodbye Ol' Paint," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Samm Schwartz, inks by Marty Epp; Archie attempts to bring an open can of paint down to the school custodian without spilling it. Betty and Veronica's Pin-Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty dresses warmly for skating, while Veronica monopolizes the boys by dressing skimpily. "How To Throw a Successful Party," script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz; Professor Jughead lectures on the things you need to include in your party planning--especially the food. Archie Giant Series Magazines ad. "Imp-ersonator," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx impersonates all the people she sees on television. Archie Club News ad. "Play That Simple Melody," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Melody gets lost while skiing and winds up on an Indian reservation, where she is given the name "Usqua Mo-Mo" (meaning "Va-Va-Voom"). 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Teen adventure, Archie-style: Archie suspects a classmate of a clever cheating scheme; Archie and Jughead confront car thieves after Veronicas convertible is stolen. Stories and art by Frank Doyle, Dick Malmgren, Stan Goldberg, Harry Lucey, Chic Stone, and Jon D'Agostino, plus Lil Jinx by Joe Edwards. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by Dan DeCarlo. For Safety's Sake, Buckle Up public service announcement with the Archie gang, art by Stan Goldberg. "Study Buddy," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty tries to convince Archie to put more time into studying. Betty models fashion designs submitted by readers, art by Dan DeCarlo. "Anything You Like," script by Jim Ruth, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty's mother pushes Betty to take down all of the pictures of Archie on the walls of her room. "It's No Use!", script by Jim Ruth, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Archie tries Betty's bowling ball and gets his thumb stuck in the hole. Cap'n Crunch ad with Archie. Katy Keene ad. "Patching Things Up," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; After minor eye surgery, Betty must wear an eye patch. "Betty" answers reader letters, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

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by Various It's no 'Holiday on the High Seas' for Veronica, who can't stand to be away from her friends during the holidays, when she embarks on a a holiday cruise with her parents! But when the band booked to provide the cruise's entertainment cancels at the last minute, guess who steps in to fill their shoes? Now the only rough seas are reserved for Mr. Lodge! Plus, other new and classic tales, bonus puzzles, games, and pin-ups! Cover price $3.69.

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Cover art by Stan Goldberg. "Bucolic Frolic" Hostess Cup Cakes with Josie. "The Size of It," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Dilton is tired of being short so he starts wearing leg extensions covered by long slacks. "Old Man River!" starring Li'l Jinx's Pal Charley; Charley uses a creative spelling of Mississippi. Archie's Gag Bag; Miss Grundy wants examples of cliches. "Moose - Wait and See!" activity page. "Playin' It Cool," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob Bolling; Archie tells Chuck to play it cool around Nancy but Archie can't keep it cool when Veronica walks by. "Just in Time"; Archie tries to time his arrival at the restaurant so he'll be the 1,000th customer and get a free meal. Archie's Club News. "Poor Circulation," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren; Jughead promised to help deliver phone books but doesn't want to do it in the rain. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

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By Various. "The Long & the Short of It": Ah, the "strands" of introspection that bind a teen's life together: Betty is deep in thought, pondering what kind of haircut to get! "Double Trouble": Beach blanket Betty boards her board again, surfing up a storm while Archie and Adam compete for who can pamper her most! "Be a Sport": Jogging, biking, softball, tennis, basketball... Betty puts the "her" in "ov-her-active!" 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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The Super Sleuth. Little Archie suspects the South Side Serpents are jacking cars in the teachers parking lot, but the real culprit is another old enemy. Little Archie notes the striking resemblance between Betty and Veronica when he has Betty model for a portrait of Veronica. Little Sabrina's aunts tell their own version of Snow White. Stories and art by Bob Bolling and 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! FC, 32pg $3.59 Cover price $3.59.

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Cover art by Rex W. Lindsey. "The Good Word," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex W. Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Worried his pal Archie's reputation is too tarnished due to all his clumsy mishaps, Jughead volunteers to become his "P.R." agent and sway public opinion; In fact, Jughead does such a good job, how could Archie possibly live up to his hype? "Canny Canine" one-page story, script by George Gladir, pencils by Mike Kennedy, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Brownie Points," script by George Gladir, art by Rex Lindsey; Shelia only makes her famous brownies for her boyfriend, so Jughead talks Archie into dating Shelia and giving Jughead the brownies. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.19.

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(W) Alex Segura (A) Bill Galvan 'The Great Riverdale Comic CON.' The gang converges at the first-ever Riverdale Sci-Fi Convention and find themselves entered in an epic costume contest - but who's the mysterious robot trailing them? And can Veronica win the top prize when an old rival shows up in the same costume? It's a pop culture explosion of fun as the Archies, Sabrina, Josie, and more cross paths at the biggest entertainment event Riverdale's ever seen! 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! SC, 96pgs, FCSRP: $2.39 Cover price $2.39.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Memories Are Made of This!", script by George Gladir, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty's charm bracelet contains various charms commemorating different events that happened to the Archies. Archie's 50th Anniversary Interview Contest. Comfort Casuals illustration, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr. "Fairway or Foul," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Scott McRae; Archie 1 and Jughead 1 invent the game of golf. Activity page starring Rod Ollerenshaw; Unscramble the words to find other means of communication. Archie Bendables ad. "Okay, Okay? Okay!", script by Hal Smith, pencils by Tim Kennedy, inks by Rudy Lapick; Miss Grundy tries to get her students to stop overusing the word "okay." Calendar of Events ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.00.

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