Archie comic books issue 157

Cover by Dan DeCarlo & Rudy Lapick. Stories by Frank Doyle, Joe Edwards and unknown. Art by Harry Lucey, Joe Edwards, Mario Acquaviva and Vincent DeCarlo. Tired of Betty's and Veronica's fighting, Archie creates signs and graffiti demanding peace in "Signs of Peace"! Plus: Li'l Jinx in the 1-pager "Sky Pictures" by Joe Edwards; Archie and Veronica pin-up; Mr. Lodge, convinced that Archie will do him harm, repeatedly harms himself while trying to avoid Archie, while Archie does nothing but stand around and say the word "but" in "What's In a Word?"; Archie creates a Jekyll-and-Hyde potion that makes him look exactly like Reggie in "Medical Madness"; and Veronica demands that Archie get a new car in "The Favor"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. Riverside Lament, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; The girls find the boys ready to quit being "The Archies" because they feel unappreciated as lyricists. Band-Aid, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Veronica volunteers to book a band at the last minute for her father's party for important business contacts. The Reformer, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. It's Nice To Be Needed, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Betty warns Veronica that fate will punish her for mistreating Archie the way she does. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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by George Gladir & Jeff Schultz "Simplify... Up To A Point": Betty's life gets complicated when she convinces Veronica to simplify her's. Naturally, Veronica starts by vowing to date only Archie! "The Fame Game": When Betty's snowboarding exploits land her coverage in the town newspaper, Veronica decides to try snowboarding, too. She ends up in the newspaper all right ? caught in the act of taking a spill! FC, 32pg Cover price $1.99.

by Ken Penders & Ron Lim "System Shutdown": Coinciding with the eagerly awaited Shadow the Hedgehog video game from Sega, it's the eagerly awaited return of Sonic's dark counterpart, Shadow! After the huge fan response to the earth-shattering events in issues #146-149, Shadow returns to his mission of learning the truth of his hidden past... even if he has to destroy Sonic and the evil Dr. Robotnik to get it! This time, however, a bigger unknown threat lurks in the background, waiting to destroy them all! One of the biggest, boldest twists ever to hit the Sonic comic-verse happens here! PLUS: Another head-spinning cover by Spaz! 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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The World of Jughead. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Oodles of Noodles," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; When Jughead finds out Ethel has been cast as Juliet to his Romeo, he begins ad-libbing to make sure the balcony scene comes out to his liking. "Servant Problem," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Reggie wins a bet and Jughead must be his servant for the day. "Not Seen But Hurt" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Early to Rise," art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead gets on Fred's nerves while waiting for Archie. "Vicious Cycle," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead takes a spin on Archie's new unicycle, even though he's never ridden one before. "Friend in Need," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Stung by criticism that he is only a fair-weather friend, Jughead sticks up for Archie when menaced by Big Moose. "The Touch," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Thinking that Jughead is a panhandler, a man gives him fifty cents. "Read at Your Own Risk," art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead tries to convince Archie that stage magic isn't real. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Samm Schwartz. "Eternal Youth," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; The girls start reliving their childhood by playing childish games, so the boys decide to act infantile as well. "Late Date," art by Bill Vigoda; Ronnie thinks Archie is standing her up when she sees his car being worked on. "The Monster's Eye," art by John Rosenberger; Jaguar encounters a giant snail. "A Bored Game," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx can't find the money in her Moneyland game and now she has no game to play with her friends. "Reflections," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; After learning that every person has his own personal gremlin, Archie meets his gremlin, an invisible creature who exists only to be the cause of all his troubles. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by Samm Schwartz. "Eternal Youth," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; The girls start reliving their childhood by playing childish games, so the boys decide to act infantile as well. "Late Date," art by Bill Vigoda; Ronnie thinks Archie is standing her up when she sees his car being worked on. "The Monster's Eye," art by John Rosenberger; Jaguar encounters a giant snail. "A Bored Game," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx can't find the money in her Moneyland game and now she has no game to play with her friends. "Reflections," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; After learning that every person has his own personal gremlin, Archie meets his gremlin, an invisible creature who exists only to be the cause of all his troubles. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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"Survival of the Fittest"; Jughead is so desperate for some more lunch, he allows Big Ethel to sit with him and buy him a meal. Archie Club News. "Fool Proof"; Since Archie has no money for the dance, Jughead concocts a scheme to auction him off, promising that the wealthy Veronica will outbid everybody else. Archie Annual #20 ad. "Dream Boy"; Jughead and the girls pretend that he's an irresistible Casanova, in order to demonstrate that people don't always believe what they see. "Pipes of Panic," pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Jughead's flute playing is so bad that it drives everybody crazy; The girls pretend it's irresistible, so he hands it off to Reggie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Just Plane Fun!", script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jim Amash; Veronica is looking to get away for the winter, but all she gets is stuck in airport when a blizzard grounds all departing flights! "Fear Factors," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jim Amash; Ethel's favorite self-help author happens to be a friend of the Lodge family so Veronica invites her over to meet her idol. :"The Buy Buy Girl," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jim Amash; Mr. Lodge tries to teach Veronica to only purchase things she really needs. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.19.

Cover by Bob White. "The Spectral Sniper," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty helps Archie solves the mystery of who's throwing snowballs at him and then invisibly blending in with the snow. "Jughead's Guide To Better Bowling," art by Samm Schwartz; A look at bowling from Jughead's point of view. "Follow the Bouncing Ball," script by Frank Doyle, art by Bob White; Miss Grundy is constantly protecting Mr. Weatherbee from getting hit on the head with a rubber ball Archie brought to school. "Just Tooth Much!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx loses a tooth late at night and expects a reward from the tooth fairy. "Gorgeous Leader," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Josie and Melody need to get Pepper out of the way so they can plan what to do for her birthday. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Teen adventure, Archie-style: The only hope for a sick infant is a distant doctor, a collapsing bridge, and Archies jalopy. 32 pages. Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by Dan DeCarlo. "The VCR Affair," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty's hopes for an intimate evening with Archie are dashed when he finds out the Coopers own a VCR. "You Don't Need Drugs To..." public service announcement with the Archie gang, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "Poetic Justice," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Reggie is posting disrespectful limericks of other students on the school walls. "Yankee Doodle Darling," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; The Riverdale students and staff dress up as famous American symbols and historic figures. "Ski Bummer," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Archie go cross-country skiing so Betty can bid in an auction in Central City. "Betty" answers reader letters, art by Joe Edwards. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

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by Kathleen Webb & Pat Kennedy 'You Ain't Got No Elegance': Both Betty and Archie are abuzz when they learn Veronica's got a hot date with a high class gentleman! Is this the answer to Betty's prayers, or merely the beginning of Archie's nightmares? The answer will melt your heart! Plus, puzzles, games, and other classic Archie tales! Cover price $3.69.

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Cover art by Stan Goldberg. Short-Changed, script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D. Lil Jinx humor page by Joe Edwards. Slow Burn starring Miss Beazly, Moose, and Mr. Weatherbee. Astro Loony starring Archie, Jughead, and Veronica. Score Lore; Dilton's computer expertise has helped the football team to analyze their opponents and win games but Dilton wants to actually play in a game. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

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By Various. "Snap Decision": It's sand, surf and silliness as Betty shares her summer photo album with you! "The Mystery of History": A book on queens and empresses has Betty daydreaming about a life of luxury and loyal subjects... much like Veronica! "Networking": Betty learns that dating the most popular guy comes at a price, namely privacy! 32pgs, FC Cover price $2.25.

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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! 192pgs, FC $3.59 Cover price $3.59.

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Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Written by George Gladir, Dick Malmgren, Jim Ruth and unknown. Art by Bob Bolling, Chic Stone, Rudy Lapick and unknown. Mr. Weatherbee and Archie try to find the perfect spot to bury a time capsule in "Capsule Comment"! Plus: Archie tries a new layout to jazz up the school yearbook in "And All That Jazz"; Mr. Weatherbee has laryngitis, but must make a speech to the school board in "Another Way"; Svenson thinks that Mr. Weatherbee is cold so he turns up the heat in the office in "No Problems"; "Bee-Teachers Favorites" activity page; Jughead takes a pre-election poll for Archie in the half-pager "The People's Choice"; Jughead wins a speed typing contest with his eleven fingers in the half-pager "Type Gripe"; Mr. Weatherbee follows Archie and Jughead in school thinking they must up to something in the 1-pager "Ain't Misbehavin'"; and after the gig, Josie wants to throw a bash and invite some fun people in the Josie and the Pussycats half-pager "Party Patter"! Characters in this issue: Archie Andrews, Mr. Weatherbee, Miss Haggly, Miss Beazley, Svenson, Jim, Coach Kleats, Professor Flutesnoot, Miss Grundy, Chuck Clayton, Betty Cooper, Jughead Jones, Veronica Lodge, Miss Phlips, Reggie Mantle, Josie and the Pussycats and Alexander Cabot III. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

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by Craig Boldman & Rex Lindsey "The Big Wheel": The whole town takes a tumble when Jughead decides to finally learn how to do cartwheels-and has everyone else demonstrate how it's done (or not done)! "The Elevenaire II": Jughead sings the praises of being penniless and worry-free ? until a mysterious stranger gives him eleven dollars! "The All-Seeing Eye": Who's been snack-napping snacks while Jughead's napping? Read this tale and you'll know what happened! "The Big Bash": Jughead is living out 'The Most Dangerous Game' ? with Ethel's candy-filled piñata as the prey! FC, 32pg$2.19 Cover price $2.19.

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(W) Frank Doyle (A) Bob White, Mario Acquaviva, Sal Contrera 'The Man From R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E.': 'The Nose Knows!' and 'Enter The Demon.' P.O.P. operatives A.R.C.H.I.E., R.E.G.G.I.E., and J.U.G.H.E.A.D. face off against the infamous C.R.U.S.H. agent Dr. Nose after he subdues Pop and captures V.E.R.O.N.I.C.A. In this thrilling story, the gang must battle explosive robots and corporate espionage to save the day! Dr. Demon is up to no good again in 'Enter the Demon,' but can he get to Lodge Industries' secret weapon before P.O.P. does? 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, SC, 96pgs, FCSRP: $2.39 Cover price $2.39.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Alison Flood. "Go West, Young Dudes," script by George Gladir, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Rudy Lapick; The Archies travel to California and play a beach prom. "Fuel for Thought," script by George Gladir, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie has a dream about gasoline in Riverdale costing $20 a quart because of a massive shortage. "The Mountain Man," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Mike Esposito; Archie 1 and his friends climb to the top of a mountain to seek advice from Omom. Archie's Club News. "Rad Ride" half-page story; Hilda is flying her broom and nearly gets hit by a skateboarder. "Weight Problem," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Rudy Lapick; Jughead has an uncanny ability to guess a person's weight and it lands him a job at a carnival. "Snip Six-Pack Rings" Archie's Environmental Tips public service announcement; Jughead and Hot Dog show readers how to make plastic pop can rings environmentally safe to dispose of. 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 Henry Scarpelli, Stan Goldberg and Dan DeCarlo. Cover price $2.19.

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