Archie comic books issue 161

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Stories by Frank Doyle and Joe Edwards. Art by Harry Lucey, Joe Edwards, Dan DeCarlo, Mario Acquaviva, Vincent DeCarlo and unknown. Archie demonstrates Fireman's Carry in "Carry On"! Plus: Li'l Jinx in the 1-pager "A Hit Miss!" by Joe Edwards; Betty and Archie pin-up; Archie gets a Hawaiian scent that he's seen advertised in a commercial, but it only makes him irresistible to Hawaiian girls in "Hawaiian Punch"; Betty and Archie go "gamboling," leading to many arguments involving the word's similarity to "gambling" in "Play the Odds"; and Mr. Lodge hides his jewels in a fish tank, which Archie removes from the house in "Rocks In His Head"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. The Playboy, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Veronica and Archie are fawning over a jet-setter Veronica recently met, while Betty and Jughead can only heckle him. Service With A Smile, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; To prove to her father that she can be just as hard-working and industrious at Betty can, Veronica gets her father to hire her as a maid in the mansion. Advertisement for Archie Giant Series #162. Lost Weekend, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica brags to Betty and Archie about her impending ski weekend, one she doesn't intend to bring skis to. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.15.

By George Gladir, Jeff Schultz, and Kathleen Webb. "The Height Of Fashion": Betty and Veronica rise to the occasion - literally - when they start wearing eight inch platform shoes! "The Bake-off": The heat is on, but Veronica insists on staying in the kitchen to challenge Betty to a bake-off! "A Change Of Mood": Betty proceeds as if the glass is half full, but Veronica's determined to drink that glass empty! "A Purpose In Life": As they reflect on their friendship, Betty and Veronica acknowledge that opposites attract! FC, 32pg. Cover price $1.99.

By Ian Flynn & Tracy Yardley "Birthday Bash Part Two": Continuing the chaos begun last issue, Sonic's fifteenth anniversary year... and his birthday party... kick into hyperdrive! An attempt to steal the Master Emerald goes wrong. Rouge's new accomplice Evil Sonic is transformed into a souped-up speed demon and renames himself Scourge. And if all that's not enough, things get even worse for Sonic as a long lost badnik from the early days comes back with a dangerous new twist! It's a birthday full of "presents" Sonic would rather return! 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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World of Jughead. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Merchant Princes," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Upon finding Jughead severely distraught because Pop's is closed due to Pop being sick, Archie and Reggie decide to do something about it. "Super Jug," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; A strange rock falls from space during a rainstorm. "Time Is Money," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead runs off rather than lend Reggie money, but then secretly gives Archie some money to lend to Reggie. "Grin and Bear It," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead believes the old saying "smile and the world smiles with you," but his grin is so hideous that it makes everyone angry at him. "Forget-Me-Not" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "False Lead," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; When the Chamber of Commerce sponsors a boy-girl treasure hunt, Jughead teams up with the girl who's guaranteed to win the contest: Cricket O'Dell, the girl who can smell money. "A Loan and Blue," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Archie asks Jughead to lend him a dollar; Jughead responds by acting out an elaborate scenario to prove that lending Archie a dollar would lead to disaster. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Cover art by Bob White. "Battle Lines," script by Frank Doyle, art by Bill Vigoda; Reggie's announcement that he's going to "mop up the floor" with Archie in the gym brings all the boys to the gym that night to see it happen. Betty and Veronica's Pin-Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "She Skiers" one-page story, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty asks Ronnie if she feels inferior to all the champion girl skiers on the slopes. "The Secret Word," art by Bill Vigoda; Inspired by "You Bet Your Life," Mr. Weatherbee runs a contest where any student who says the "secret word" gets excused from homework; Reggie and Archie bully a freshman into helping them find out what the secret word is. Betty and Veronica Spectacular ad. "In Full Charge," script and art by Joe Edwards; This year, Li'l Jinx gets to plan her own birthday party. Archie Club News. Statement of Ownership for October 1, 1962; Average paid circulation for the previous 12 months was 246,491. "Forget It," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; When Mr. Tuttle tells Melody to "forget" about something he asked her to do, she takes him literally and tries to drive it out of her mind completely. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "The Frame"; Jughead has been asked to be part of a sidewalk art show, but he doesn't have the money for frames. Archie Club News, including promo art from the Archie cartoon. "Groovy Tech," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Mario Aquaviva; Mr. Weatherbee and Miss Grundy create a summer school program based entirely off student suggestions. "Button Business"; Jughead has great buttons on his hat, and Archie sees a money making opportunity. Bendix Brakes ad with Archie. "Let's Face It!" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Horrors!"; Jughead's mother calls him home, while the gang is watching a horror movie about Frogs at Betty's house. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Last $2.19 cover price. Cover pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Sick & Wired," script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jim Amash; Veronica is ordered to bed with a case of exhaustion due to over-exertion; But at home, she faces the choice between over-exertion and utter boredom. "Lost & Confounded," script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jim Amash; Veronica loses a valuable bracelet at the mall; Tracking it down leads her to an unexpected destination; In this poignant tale, Veronica realizes some things are more valuable than priceless jewelry. "Scratching the Surface," script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jim Amash; Veronica goes tearing through the mansion with a problem only her mother can solve. "Pizza My Mind," script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jim Amash; Veronica gets Pop to hire Betty to deliver pizzas for him; But she thinks twice about it when Betty ends up at Archie's place all the time. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.19.

Cover pencils by Bob White. "The Cake Break," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie becomes insufferably conceited after he bakes a cake. "Cleans Up!", art by Bob White; Reggie bets Veronica that Archie will stand her up for her date; He talks Archie into going skinny-dipping at a pond, then makes off with Archie's clothes. Archie Annual ad. "Some Cards," script and art by Joe Edwards; Greg and Jinx decide to go into the greeting card business. Archie Club News. "Strumble Bum," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Albert is making a nuisance of himself with his guitar; Josie and Alex go to a coffee house to hear music and poetry. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Long, adventure-style stories: Archie sets out to catch a museum thief; the gang scrambles for cover when a tornado hits Riverdale. Stories and art by Frank Doyle and Stan Goldberg, plus Lil Jinx by Joe Edwards. 32 pages. Cover by Goldberg. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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And the Winner Is...: Part 1 of 5 - by Dan Parent 'And the Winner Is...,' Part 1, the first part of a 5-part, interactive story where the readers decide the outcome! 2008 is an election year, and Archie Comics is no exception as we present a special election of our own - your chance to vote for Cheryl Blossom's new boyfriend! Ever since her return, Cheryl has been the bane of Betty and Veronica's existence, complicating their 'eternal love triangle' with Archie into an awkward quadrangle! Even though Cheryl has been seeing Reggie lately, the girls would love nothing more than to see Cheryl completely preoccupied with someone other than a Riverdale High hunk! They get their chance when Reggie takes a nonchalant attitude toward his relationship with Cheryl, prompting the red-headed vixen to seek a new boyfriend on the TV show, 'The Lonely Hearts Club!' Wait until you see the hot contestants vying for the title! Best yet, over the next few months readers will have a chance to both witness each date in this digest series and vote on who they think Cheryl should choose online at www.archiecomics.com! It's the Archie Comics event of the summer, and you don't want to miss it! Cover price $3.69.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick. The Gamblers, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Archie and Jughead drive Veronica crazy by placing million-dollar bets on everything they do. Snob Hill, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Cheryl Blossom and her brother Jason are warned that they face "demerits and public disgrace" if they continue their pursuit of those two low-class townies, Archie and Veronica. Cheryl Blossom's Fashion page, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. Critic's Award, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; A door-to-door Mavis Cosmetics saleslady tries to sell Veronica some products. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

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By Mike Pellowski & Stan Goldberg. "The Perfect Gift": When the director of the senior's home tells Betty it won't be a very merry Christmas for the home's residents due to budget cuts, Betty enlists the gang for a little good ?ol fashioned Christmas magic! "The Pink Ballet Slippers": A box of Christmas ornaments inspires years' worth of cherished holiday memories for Betty! "Only Dreamin'": Here is Archie Andrews ? emboldened, empowered... and completely embellished in Betty's dreams! 32pgs, FC Cover price $2.25.

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Falcons Dont Forget. Little Archie and Dilton use their model plane to save a falcon family from the South Side Serpents. Veronicas grandmother remembers Mr. Lodge as a boy much like Little Archie. The animals in Little Sabrinas house get hold of her magic book. Stories and art by Bob Bolling and Dexter Taylor. Plus Lil Jinx by Joe Edwards. 32 pages. Cover by Taylor. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. For Safety's Sake...Buckle Up! public service announcement. TV Or Not TV, script by George Gladir, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Chic Stone; Mr. Weatherbee conducts an experiment where Archie has to go three days without TV. Brachs Gum Dinger Pops ad with Gumby And Pokey. Tweety Boy To The Rescue, script by George Gladir, pencils by Chic Stone, inks by Rudy Lapick; While Mr. Weatherbee is away, Archie has to feed his cat, Tweety Boy, but it isn't as easy as it seems. I Remember Archie, script by George Gladir, pencils by Chic Stone, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Weatherbee flashes back to his memories of Archie and all the whacky things he's done. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

by Craig Boldman & Rex Lindsey "Drummed Out": We all know Jughead is an "offbeat" character, but now his drumming is off beat, too! Can he get his rhythm back or will The Archies have to carry on to the beat of another drummer?! FC, 32pg$2.19 Cover price $2.19.

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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! Digest, 192pgs, FCSRP: $3.59 Cover price $3.59.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Henry Scarpelli. "Can't Bear It," script by Joe Edwards, pencils by Fernando Ruiz, inks by Rudy Lapick; Pop Tate loans the boys the use of his cabin in the woods for a weekend. The origin of the Archie superhero The Web, used as a PSA to educate children to learn emergency phone numbers, pencils by Paul Castiglia, inks by Andrew Pepoy. "Promises Promises," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Archie decides the only way to raise his grades is to stop dating. "Gag Me!", script by Dan Parent, pencils by Rex W. Lindsey, inks by Rudy Lapick; Reggie's practical jokes make everyone want to get back at him, until they hear he's been in an accident and is in the hospital. Archie's Holiday Fun Digest #3 ad. "The Old Bawl Game," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey; Archie learns that Veronica is sick and races to her side, barreling into Betty in the process. "Toss and Turn," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bill Vigoda; Reggie's efforts to take Archie's place on a date with Veronica backfire, resulting in her being angry with both boys. "Mummy Madness!", script by Rich Margopoulos, pencils by Rex W. Lindsey. Inks by Jon D'Agostino; When two CIA agents go missing in a newly discovered pyramid in Egypt, Blaze calls in the Explorers to help find them. "Snack Flak," script by George Gladir, pencils by Fernando Ruiz, inks by Rich Koslowski; Jughead and Archie go to a movie and spend the whole time avoiding the manager because Jughead snuck in his own snacks. Archie's Christmas Stocking #6 ad. 100 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.95.

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by Various "The Fantasy": Veronica's dreams of becoming a champion figure skater are on thin ice when she realizes how much work it will take! "The Big Puzzle": When Veronica mysteriously dumps Archie, Betty is overjoyed that she'll have him for herself... until she starts to ponder exactly why Veronica may have dumped him! Digest, 96pgs, FCSRP: $2.39 Cover price $2.39.

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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! Script and art by various talent including Henry Scarpelli, Stan Goldberg, and Dan DeCarlo. Digest, FC Cover price $2.19.