Archie comic books issue 168

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Stories by Frank Doyle and Joe Edwards. Art by Harry Lucey & Vincent DeCarlo and Joe Edwards. Betty asks Archie why he ran into a tree. His sarcastic reply sets off a chain of even worse accidents in "One Lump or Two"! Plus: When Mr. Lodge's gardener quits, Archie tries to get in good with Veronica's old man by clearing brush and leaves from his yard in "Fair-Haired Boy"; the boys try to trick the girls into thinking that Archie is great with a bow and arrow in "String Along"; Li'l Jinx in the 1-pager "A Lesson" by Joe Edwards; and the boys play pranks on the girls using plastic insects in "Don't Bug Me"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. The Show Up, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Jughead try to disprove Archie's belief that Veronica is "infallible" by convincing Ronnie of something completely ridiculous. Art For Arch Sake, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty's dad discovers that she's a brilliant portrait painter--but only when she's painting Archie. Flight Plan, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

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by Various & Jeff Schultz "Thanks For Giving" (by Greg Crosby & Jeff Schultz): Will Betty and Veronica's Thanksgiving meal be a hit or a turkey? Satisfy your hunger with this tasty tale! "The Best of Buds" (by George Gladir & Jeff Schultz): Betty and Veronica prove that it's best to keep your rivals close! "Sleepshopping": Can Betty keep Veronica from shopping in her sleep? "Not So Cheerful" (by Mike Pellowski & Jeff Schultz): Betty and Veronica have a cheer-off to determine which one will have the privilege of cheering for Archie at the pep rally. Go, teens, go! FC, 32pg$1.99 Cover price $1.99.

by Ian Flynn & Tracy Yardley "Order and Chaos: the Gathering" Part 1 (of 2) ? A new and deadly evil lurks in the darkness, prepared to strike Sonic and destroy the entire planet. This latest menace proves to be one of Sonic's deadliest villains ever. Sonic and the Freedom Fighters may be no match for this fiend! Sonic might be forced to put a friend or two's life in danger just to stop him! Also, Antoine and Bunnie are finally back together and love is in full bloom again! What can Sonic say that could put this relationship in jeopardy? Find out in this intriguing back-up tale. 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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Betty and Veronica Christmas Spectacular. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. "I'll Take the Wrap," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; At the gang's Christmas gift exchange, Betty and Veronica drive the boys nuts by insisting that they not tear the wrapping paper in order to get to the gift inside. "Yule-Tide Fool Time," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; While decorating the school auditorium for the Christmas party, Betty and Veronica observe the Christmas spirit begin to intoxicate the school staff. "It's In the Cards," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica goes out of her way to make Betty feel inadequate over the inexpensive Christmas cards she mailed out. "Old-Fashioned Christmas," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; The gang leafs through old photo albums to see how Christmas was celebrated at the turn of the century. "It's About Time" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Holiday Joy-Boy," script by Al Hartley, pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Mr. Lodge nearly induces a stroke in himself worrying about what accident Archie will have during his visit to the mansion. "Shopping Daze Till Christmas," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; While shopping for Christmas presents for herself, Veronica runs across a destitute woman unable to purchase any gifts for the season. Betty and Veronica Pin-up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "A Christmas Story or What the Dickens???", script and pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; After refusing to join the gang in singing Christmas carols, Veronica is visited by a ghostly spirit and shown what's in store for her if she doesn't change her ways. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Cover art by Bob White. "Who Shook That Tree?", script by Frank Doyle, art by Harry Lucey; Archie gets mad at Jughead for saying that Veronica is a lot like her father; Then he makes the mistake of letting Veronica know that he considers this an insult. Christmas Fashions For Betty and Veronica, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "The Return of the White Jaguar!", pencils by John Rosenberger; Ralph Hardy is left powerless after bandits steal the belt that turns him into the Jaguar. "Mud Wise!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx tells Greg to be like Sir Walter Raleigh and put his coat over mud for a lady. "The Rescue!", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Melody tries to protect Pepper from the advances of a nerdy boy by seducing him away from Pepper. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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"The Drummer Boy"; Jughead is sent to the principal's office for his incessant drumming; In the office he performs a duet with Mr. Weatherbee. Archie Club News. Statement of ownership; Average total copies preceding 12 months: 506,085; Total copies issue nearest filing date: 645,210. "Mission Ridiculous"; Reggie pulls practical jokes on Archie and Jughead. "Grate Fun"; Jughead gets his hand stuck in a grate on the sidewalk. "Some Feat" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "The Deadline"; Jughead has an idea for a story for the school newspaper but has forgotten what it was. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jim Amash. "Veronica Lodge, P.I.", script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jim Amash; Convinced her real jewels have been replaced with fakes, Veronica breaks her fingerprint dusting kit and becomes an amateur sleuth...but you'll never believe who swiped her diamonds! "Old Story," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jim Amash; An antiques road show becomes a comedy sideshow when Veronica lets klutzy Archie tag along! "Sassy Lassie," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jim Amash; Mr. Lodge decides that Veronica needs to get a look at the real world and takes her to work with him; At work she makes several suggestions that solve problems for various Lodge companies. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.25.

Cover by Bob White. "Pirate Prose," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Arrr!; Archie, aka Captain Kidd, tries to be the scurviest swine on the high seas with the help of a book that teaches him how to talk pirate. "Mean Teen!", pencils by Bob White; Moose is in a bad mood and is beating everybody up. Betty and Veronica's Pin-Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Up to Date," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty's mom alters her skimpy new dress into an old-fashioned gown with bustles and a high neckline, which Betty finds humiliating but which attracts a cute guy who loves the "old-fashioned girl." "A Good Skate," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx learns skateboarding. Her father decides he wants to try it, too. Archie Club News. "Sale Tale," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Josie and Pepper have violently fought off legions of other shoppers to get great dresses in a bargain sale at Bramble's department store. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Long, adventure-style stories: Mr. Lodge is kidnapped and replaced by a robotic double; spies seek a book that Archie checked out of the library. Stories and art by Frank Doyle, Stan Goldberg, and Jon D'Agostino. 32 pages. Cover by Goldberg. Cover price $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Mr. Weatherbee conducts an AIDS awareness class public service announcement, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo. "A Work Of Art," script by Jim Ruth, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; The city is erecting a statue of Mr. Lodge in the park built on land he donated. The Search For The Fruitasaurus Sunkist ad with the Archie gang. "Hands Off Policy," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie and Veronica are skeptical of Betty's belief in psychic healing. "Make Believe," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty tries to write a romantic story. "Museum Musings," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty wanders the museum, speaking observations into a tape recorder. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

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by George Gladir, Jeff Schultz, & Dexter Taylor 'Cool Rule': A mall owner with dwindling sales hopes the Archies will be pied pipers... but instead of mice, he's hoping the rockers will lure in teens with cash to spend! 'Calendar Gal': Little Veronica's vanity remains constant from day-to-day... especially when she ends up the subject of her very own photo calendar! 'A Battle Royal': To get Jughead's mind off of food and onto her, Ethel takes a job as a chili dog vendor's mascot - complete with hot dog costume! PLUS: Other new and classic tales, and bonus puzzles, games and pin-ups! Cover price $3.69.

by Various 'Drawing on Experience?': When Betty enters a teen horror story contest, she reaches into her memory bank for a terrifying tale of a foreboding mansion and eerie tiki keychain! 'The Problem': So many love triangles, so little time is the stuff of high school dating! 'Who Knows Best?': Betty's attempts to learn more about healthy snacking give her a lot of food for thought! 'Friday Night Fever': Riverdale has its own 'Friday Night Lights' action with plenty of football fever! Cover price $2.25.

The Dance King. Little Sabrina decides to do something about the weather, rather than just talking about it. Also: The Right Mix and A New Man. Stories and art by Dexter Taylor. Plus Lil Jinx by Joe Edwards. 32 pages. Cover by Taylor. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Cover art by Rex W. Lindsey. "The Mark of Jughead!", script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Jughead has vandalized Betty's cakes, then learns they were intended for a baking contest. "Go for the Juggler," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Jughead is practicing his juggling when Archie hands him a priceless jeweled egg to add to the items he is juggling; Unfortunately, Jughead doesn't know how to stop juggling without just letting the items fall to the floor. "The Mad Hatter," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Reggie tries to play a prank on Jughead by switching out his hat with progressively bigger hats, but Jughead is on to his plan. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.25.

by Various Double your pages, double your Archie, and double your fun in this double digest full of new stories and classic tales! BONUS: Puzzles, games, and your chance to 'Find Your Name in Print!' Cover price $3.59.

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By Various. New and classic tales by various talents, inlculding Stan Goldberg, Dan DeCarlo, Henry Scarpeli, and more! Cover price $1.99.

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By Various. Bright and brassy, bold and beautiful, blonde and brunette. teen dream queens Betty and Veronica romp through this collection of new stories and classic tales! Digest, 96pgs, FCSRP: $2.49 Cover price $2.49.

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JUGHEAD WITH ARCHIE DIGEST #168 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 talent, including Henry Scarpelli, Stan Goldberg, Jon D'Agostino, and more! Digest, FC Cover price $2.19.

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Canadian Price Variant. 95¢ cover price. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Mr. Weatherbee conducts an AIDS awareness class public service announcement, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo. "A Work Of Art," script by Jim Ruth, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; The city is erecting a statue of Mr. Lodge in the park built on land he donated. The Search For The Fruitasaurus Sunkist ad with the Archie gang. "Hands Off Policy," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie and Veronica are skeptical of Betty's belief in psychic healing. "Make Believe," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty tries to write a romantic story. "Museum Musings," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty wanders the museum, speaking observations into a tape recorder. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.95.

Canadian Price Variant. $4.39 cover price. Softcover digest, 4 7/8" x 6 5/8", 196 pages, full color. Cover price $4.39.