Archie comic books issue 169

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Cover by Dan DeCarlo & Vincent DeCarlo. Stories by Frank Doyle, Joe Edwards and unknown. Art by Harry Lucey, Joe Edwards, Marty Epp and Vincent DeCarlo. Reggie leaves a dollar bill on the sidewalk, sparking an argument between Archie, who wants to pick it up, and Veronica, who considers it unsanitary to pick things up off the sidewalk, in "Germ Warfare"! Plus: Reggie breaks the lampshade that Archie was bringing to the church rummage sale, and comes up with a "shrewd" way to get a replacement for almost nothing in "Shades of Larceny"; Mr. Lodge mistakes a bathrobe-clad Archie for his daughter in "Trouble Free"; Li'l Jinx in the 1-pager "Undercover Girl!" by Joe Edwards; and the boys try playing pranks on Mr. Weatherbee and filming his reactions, a la the TV show Candid Camera, in "Watch the Birdie"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. Work of Art, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty horrifies Mr. Lodge by claiming that an abstract work of art looks a lot like Archie. Un-Can-Ny, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica wants to star in a commercial her father's company is putting together. Money's No Object, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Veronica go Christmas shopping. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

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by Various & Jeff Schultz "The Gifted" (by Kathleen Webb & Jeff Schultz): The Sugar Plum Fairy is sent on her most important holiday mission yet ?? to show Betty and Veronica that friendship is the greatest gift of all. "A Couple of Fruitcakes" (by Kathleen Webb & Jeff Schultz): Veronica gets a bad taste in her mouth when she learns whose relative is actually responsible for the Lodge family fruitcake recipe! "Bots to You" (by George Gladir & Jeff Schultz): Veronica gets a robot dog in the hopes that it will be less trouble to take care of than a real one... but its ever-active computer brain keeps Veronica running in circles! "Good Skates" (by Mike Pellowski & Jeff Schultz): Archie's skating on thin ice when he tries to out-glide Reggie in the rink, but when all is said and done, the girls only have "ice" for Archie! FC, 32pg$1.99 Cover price $1.99.

by Ian Flynn, Tracy Yardley, & Jim Amash "Order and Chaos: the Gathering Part 2 of 2" ? A Sonic battle that has been building for ages comes to its penultimate chapter. With Sonic's father and closest allies in the Freedom Fighters out of commission, it's left to Super Sonic, Super Shadow, and Turbo Tails to help save the day. But how do you defeat an enemy so evil that they don't even have an identity? That mysterious enemy, simply known as "Anonymous," hopes the answer is "you don't!" Plus: "For a Friend": The Chaotix undertake a secret mission of revenge against Dr. Robotnik. But when the covert mission goes wrong can even the stealthy Espio make it out alive? 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

Archie's Christmas Love In. "Dig the Decorator"; The pesky Hall twins fool around as Archie's gang decorates the gym for a Christmas party. Archie Giant Size ad. "Understanding Candy"; Reggie gives Archie candy laced with pepper, but Archie passes it on to Mr. Weatherbee in the spirit of Christmas. "A Clothes Call"; Miss Grundy tries new mod hair style and clothing, then is terrified to face her students. "Love Finds a Way," script and pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Shamed by a large Christmas present from Big Ethel, Jughead asks her on a date. In her enthusiasm she gets drenched in snow and starts a cold, so Jughead is spared the date after all. "If the Sprit Moves You"; Archie and the rest of the basketball team celebrate both flower power and the spirit of Christmas by handing out flowers and being ultra-polite. "Flower Children"; Archie celebrates flower power and the spirit of Christmas by handing out flowers. Archie Club News. "Think Big" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Looky, Looky, Looky... Here Comes Cookie!"; Miss Beazley slips and falls on the flowers Archie and his gang are distributing. "De-Lighted"; Mr. Lodge is decorating his house and yard for a neighborhood contest. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Bob White. "The Dragon Slayer," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; A freshman falls in love with Veronica and vows to do anything to win her hand; Reggie convinces the boy that the only thing in his way is Archie and that he should fight for Veronica like the knights of old. "Sly Spy" one-page story, art by Samm Schwartz; Reggie makes a living by spying on baby-sitters to make sure they're doing their jobs properly. "Dream Stuff," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; The others gently mock Melody for her absolute faith that all the predictions in her dream-interpretation book will come true. Archie's Pals 'n' Gals ad. "Away With Words!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx tries to make money off her ability to make up stories. Archie Club News. "The Silent Treatment!", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Samm Schwartz, inks by Marty Epp; After Fred criticizes him for talking too loudly, Archie stops saying anything at all. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Faulty Friend; Jughead pretends to not be friends with Archie because of his own faults. Archie Club News. Promo for Archie Annual 21. The Thinker starring Archie and Jughead. Li'l Jinx humor page by Joe Edwards. The Family Tree starring Archie and Jughead. The Beast; Hot Dog steals Jughead's lunch and the others defend Hot Dog and feed him even more. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jim Amash. "Common Scents," script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jim Amash; Veronica has a custom perfume fragrance made in her name. "Tennis Matched!", script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jim Amash; Veronica tries to get the attention of the cute boy on the next tennis court. "Time Together," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jim Amash; Archie accompanies Veronica while she shops at the mall. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.25.

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"Who," script by Frank Doyle, art by Harry Lucey; Moose is jealous that Midge picked someone other than him to debate against. Veronica's Pin Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. Miss Grundy Pin Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Knit One," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; After accidentally damaging Archie's sweater, both Betty and Veronica compete to replace it first and best. "Rain Catchers," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx and Greg get into a fight when Greg insults her father. Archie Club News. Bendix Brakes ad with Archie. "What Is It?"; Archie and Jughead begin building a snow sculpture that soon has everyone dumbfounded. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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"When Time Stood Still," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; After wearing a gas mask for 15 minutes Archie claims that when he took it off everyone in Riverdale was frozen in place like statues. "Josie and the Cup Cakes" Hostess ad. "Think Small!" half-page Li'l Jinx story. "Using His Head!" half-page Fat Charley story. "Proposal of Mayhem" Part I; Veronica falls for Bruce Bronkson—a royal from the Isle of Staten. "Proposal of Mayhem" Part II; Bruce Bronkson asks Veronica to marry him. Archie Club News. "What Would You Say," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Chuck wants to quit school because his father works there. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover by Dan DeCarlo. "Magic Mania," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Veronica's date with Archie is ruined when he shows up handcuffed to Betty. Sunkist Fun Fruits Jungle ad with the Archie gang. "Sand Blast," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Archie recruit volunteers to build a sand castle in the Riverdale Mall to raise money for charity. "A Date To Remember," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Archie keeps his spending low while on a date with Betty so he'll have money to spend on Veronica later in the week. Wyler's ad with The Archies. "Blonde Bombshell," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie and Betty's afternoon on the beach is interrupted by some bullies. "Betty" answers reader letters, art by Dan DeCarlo. Public service ad for AIDS awareness with the Archie gang, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

(W) Dan Parent, George Galdier, Kathleen Webb (A) Bob Bolling, Tim Kennedy When they find out she's working at the Pembrooke café, Betty and Veronica enlist Marcy to spy on Cheryl and her friends. That includes Archie, who's been spending an awful lot of time in Pembrooke since Cheryl moved back there - and getting quite cozy with Cheryl's friend Becky! Then, it's time for 'Dancing with the Students' when Riverdale High holds a charity dance marathon! Next, when it comes to work clothes, Veronica doesn't have a thing to wear! Finally, Veronica finds Archie's job as a radio DJ impressive - until he promotes a hot female singing act live in the studio! Cover price $3.99.

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by Various 'In the Mood': Lamenting the lack of an atmospheric restaurant that teens can afford, Betty suggests Pop Tate make a few 'romantic' changes: 'Why oh Why?': Betty asks the question, 'Why do I love Archie?' The question is, what's her answer? 'Just an Ordinary Day': Betty has just had one of those days... which is why she's having such trouble entering it in her diary! Cover price $2.25.

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Cover art by Dexter Taylor. "Growling Grizzlies" Hostess snack cakes ad with Sabrina, the Teenage Witch. "Test Pest," script and art by Dexter Taylor; Reggie cheats on a test by copying Archie's answers, but Miss Grundy was prepared for that and catches him anyway. "More or Less!" with Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards; Mort is depressed that he'll never amount to anything. "Date Bait," script and pencils by Dexter Taylor, inks by Rudy Lapick; Little Jughead asks Betty on a date, but he really wants her to go on a quiz show with him to help him win big prizes. "The Magic Treat," script and art by Dexter Taylor; When Veronica won't invite Jughead to her party because he eats too much, Sabrina tries to help by casting a spell that makes Juggie completely lose his appetite; However, this causes several unforeseen problems and she has to undo the spell. "The Chow Horse," script and pencils by Dexter Taylor, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Annoyed that Mary invited Jughead to dinner, Fred dreams that Juggie is a centaur with an enormous appetite. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

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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! Bonus: Puzzles, games and your chance to "Find Your Name in Print!" Digest, 192pgs, FC Cover price $3.59.

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Cover art by Rex W. Lindsey. "Another Fine Mess," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Veronica puts Archie in charge of making sure that Jughead doesn't disrupt her dad's party. "A Gold Star for Jughead!", script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; When Jughead's paper accidentally gets a gold star attached to it, the rest of the class tries to figure out how to get a gold star on their papers also. "The Critical List," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; When Jughead becomes over-critical of Pop Tate's food, Pop slaps the apron on Jughead and makes him work behind the counter; Pop then gives Jughead a litany of complaints about Jughead's food and service to show him what it's like...but somehow you know that Jughead will have the last laugh...and the last bite! 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.25.

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by Various The all-American teen returns in all his girl-loving, accident-prone, good-natured glory! Features new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC" 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! Plus there's puzzles, games, and your chance to "Find Your Name in Print!" Digest, 96pgs, FC. Cover price $2.49.

Canadian Price Variant. $4.59 cover price. Softcover digest, 4 7/8" x 6 5/8", 196 pages, full color. Cover price $4.59.