Archie comic books issue 172

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Cover by Dan DeCarlo & Vincent DeCarlo. Stories by Frank Doyle and Joe Edwards. Art by Harry Lucey, Joe Edwards, Dan DeCarlo and Vincent DeCarlo. Archie tries to celebrate the beauty and innocence of winter, but everyone and everything is conspiring to make him hate the snow in "Winter Wonderland"! Plus: Li'l Jinx in the 1-pager "Fully Equipped" by Joe Edwards; Archie pin-up; Archie sees a trail of dainty footprints in the snow, accompanied by bigger footprints, and becomes convinced that the prints are those of Veronica and Reggie in "Trail's End!"; Archie wants to tell Veronica off, but decides to spend a week practicing on other people first in "Sound Off"; and Veronica tricks Archie into signing a contract that reads "The world has my permission to clobber me if I'm ever seen with any girl but Veronica Lodge" in "The Contract"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. What's The Catch, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Betty and Veronica go along on an ice fishing trip with Archie and Jughead. Surprise Ending, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty is furious at Veronica for manipulating Archie and turning him into a "crawling, boot-licking, apple-polishing jerk." Snow Go, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Veronica and Archie outrace Betty's old sled on Veronica's new snowmobile, but they can't hit the brakes. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

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by Various & Jeff Schultz "The Big Party" (script by George Gladir): Veronica, masquerading as a 1930s movie starlet, isn't the only one 'role playing,' as she throws a 'Come As You'd Like to Be' party. Don't leave before the final fadeout ? this one's got a surprise ending! "Fantasy Time" (script by Gladir): Betty's fantasies mirror Veronica's realities almost to a tee... except Betty seems to be having more fun! "The Quitter" (script by Kathleen Webb): When Betty quits Archie, Veronica can't take the imbalance of no longer having a rival! FC, 32pg$1.99 Cover price $1.99.

by Flynn, Yardley, & Amash 'Truth of the Heart': Just in time for Valentine's Day, ramp up the romantic intrigue... but don't worry, as always the stakes are high in the world of Sonic! As more of Fiona Fox's mysterious past is revealed, Sonic must face shocking secrets that will leave him torn between his new girlfriend and the friends he has loved and fought for all these years. Not only that, but one of her revelations sets off a series of events that will lead to one of the most senses-shattering cliffhangers in years! Which of Sonic's allies will be pushed to the brink? This is one issue you won't want to miss! Plus: 'Worth the Effort': Sabrina the Teenage Witch artist lends her artistic talents to Sonic the Hedgehog as Amy gets trained by one of the best warriors ever: Knuckles' girlfriend Julie-Su. But will Amy's infatuation for Sonic put both of them in danger? Love is a Battlefield cover by Tracy Yardley and Jim Amash. Cover price $2.25.

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"The Chick Chase"; Archie get girls to chase after Jughead and he dresses as a tramp to escape them. "Nightmare" one-page story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx has a nightmare about a big, green, polka-dotted monster. "Boots," script by Jim Ruth, pencils by Samm Schwartz, inks by Vincent DeCarlo; Mr. Weatherbee makes Jughead remove his boots because of the loud noise they make on the floor. "Snow Job," pencils by Samm Schwartz; Archie says he's going bird-watching in a blizzard. "Help Wanted," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Samm Schwartz, inks by Vincent DeCarlo; Jughead talks Pop into giving him a part time job at the Choc'lit Shoppe, much to Pop's regret. Archie Club News. "Desk Jockey," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Samm Schwartz, inks by Vincent DeCarlo; Jughead hides out from Mr. Weatherbee in Weatherbee's roll-top desk, and gets trapped inside it. "Just a Perfect Friendship," pencils by Samm Schwartz; Jughead gets into trouble on his way to pick up some ice cream, but Archie gets the consequences because he's Jughead's pal (and is available). "How to Get Along with Boys" Professor Jughead's Educational Corner, art by Samm Schwartz; Professor Jughead describes the behavior girls should use to get their way with boys. "Wittle While You Work," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Samm Schwartz, inks by Martin Epp; Jughead's new hobby of woodcarving is having severe repercussions on the school's woodwork. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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"The Choice," art by Harry Lucey; Unable to decide who gets to date Archie, the girls ask a handsome stranger to flip a coin. Josie ad. Betty and Veronica Pin-Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "The Kloppy Jalopy"; Archie tries to rent out his Model T to a car show, but fails to tell them that the car has no brakes. Archie ad. "Hot Daze," script and art by Joe Edwards; It's blazing hot, so dad takes Li'l Jinx and her friends to the beach; But it's so much work getting the kids ready that he forgets his suit. Archie Club News. "Hi Level Concussion"; When Jughead develops intellectual pretensions, the girls think it's dreamy; So Archie and Reggie become intellectuals, leaving the girls without dates. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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"The Boat Ride"; Mr. Lodge quickly regrets inviting Jughead, Archie, and Hot Dog onto his yacht. "Help!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx waits patiently with her toy nurse kit while Greg and another boy have a fight. Jughead Pin-Up. "The Unwanted"; Veronica invites Archie over and resents it when he brings Jughead along. "Gone Wrong," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bill Vigoda; Jughead is afraid that Hot Dog has a girlfriend. Archie Club News. "The Release," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Rudy Lapick; After Jughead walks through the background of a shot, the director of a television commercial tries to get him to sign a release. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

Cover pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jim Amash. "Summer or Later," script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jim Amash; A few poor grades during the school year means summer school for Veronica, and she's none too thrilled until she decides to bring a bathing suit so she can sunbathe during lunch break; The sun and relaxation helps Veronica complete a report with a clear head, and it isn't too long before Ms. Grundy lets all the students get a little sun so all their grades can improve! "Quest for Concan's Castle," script by Ty Templeton, pencils by Steve Scott, inks by Nathan Massengill; 8 page glossy insert for the Heroscape game. "Like Mother, Like Daughter," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jim Amash; Hermione decides that its time Veronica learned to take over her tasks, which includes generous support to a battered women's shelter, a homeless shelter, and to the children's reading section at the local library. "Travel Tip," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jim Amash; Hiram and Veronica try to decide where to go on their summer vacation. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.25.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Suits Me," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Vincent DeCarlo; Mr. Lodge throws every roadblock he can think of in front of Archie to keep him from making his date with Veronica. Betty and Veronica's Pin Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Betty and Veronica's Picnic," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty agrees to give Veronica directions to the location of the picnic with Archie. "Ballet Ruse," script by Frank Doyle, art by Bob Bolling; Archie and Reggie consider Veronica's ballet instructor effeminate until he proves there's more to him than meets the eye. Betty and Veronica Summer Fun ad. "Ring a Ding," script and art by Joe Edwards; When Hap accidentally breaks the ring Jinx got out of a gumball machine, she just doesn't want another ring. Archie Club News. "Miss Wilson," pencils by Bob Bolling; All the boys are mooning over the hot new botany teacher and the girls can't stand it. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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A special issue to celebrate Americas Bicentennial, a very big deal in 1976. In an issue-length story, Archie is transported back in time to experience the American Revolution firsthand. Story and art by Frank Doyle, Stan Goldberg, and Jon D'Agostino, plus Lil Jinx by Joe Edwards. 32 pages. Cover by Goldberg. Cover price $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "Dumpster," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mike Esposito; Betty gets tired of being Archie's fallback choice when Veronica is busy and dumps him. Sunkist ad with Archie. "Virtue Is Its Own Reward," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mike Esposito; Betty has to help out with household chores when her mother takes a job outside the home, and her efforts have unexpected benefits. "Confessions Of A Juke Box," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mike Esposito; A juke box who entertained young Hal Cooper, his fiance and later his daughter is reunited with Betty by accident. "Time Warped," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mike Esposito; Archie laments his dwindling teenage years. Mr. Weatherbee teaches an AIDS awareness class, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

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My Father's Betrayal: Part 3 - Written by Melanie J. Morgan. Art by Rick Burchett, and Terry Austin. The latest 'New Look' saga has rocked Riverdale, with Veronica and her friends facing off against Mr. Lodge and his constituents as the teens try to keep a beloved nature preserve from becoming an industrial park! Factory or forest? New jobs and low taxes or clear streams and tall trees? Now the protest hits the pavement as both sides hit the streets to march and counter-march. What will happen when both sides meet in front of Lodge industries? It's the story you just can't afford to miss, served up in the 'realistic' art style. Plus, other new and classic tales, puzzles, pin-ups, and more! Cover price $3.99.

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by Gladir, Webb, Slate & Goldberg The girls promote 'The Green Scene' when they decide to give a trophy to the boy who does the most to help reduce global warming, in this amusing tale filled with useful environmental tips. Betty has the perfect recipe to cheer everyone up on a gloomy day - 'Let Them Eat Cake.' bake a cake! When Betty wants 'A Friend Indeed' and demos a robo-dog, Carmel the cat does everything she can to remind her owner she's 'the cat's meow!' You'll 'bust a gut' reading this 'mad as a March hare' tale where ridiculous thoughts and 'Idiomatic Expression' are used to express everyone's feelings! Cover price $2.25.

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Last 50-cent cover price. Cover art by Dexter Taylor. "Dinner for Two" Hostess snack cakes ad with Josie. "I Talk to the Animals," script and art by Dexter Taylor; An accident with Little Archie's science project makes it able to translate the speech of animals. "A Word to the Why's," script and art by Joe Edwards; Greg backs down from a fight with Charley. "The Laugh Man," script and art by Dexter Taylor; Archie launches a comedy career with the help of a comedic worm named Hammy Youngworm. "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner," pencils by Dexter Taylor, inks by Rudy Lapick; Jughead and Sabrina break the wishbone on the turkey dinner; It's a magic wishbone that Jughead uses to get all the dinner for himself. 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! Plus, puzzles, games, and your chance to 'Find Your Name in Print!' Cover price $3.69.

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Cover pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski. "A Date with Jughead!", script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Jughead is bored and all his guy friends are busy so he decides to call a girl to do something. "Super Stomach," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Jughead comes home with a serious case of indigestion; He takes a nap and dreams that he's Captain Hero with a super stomach. "Shout Out!", script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Reggie's trick of the day is to shout at people to get them shocked; Everyone falls for it except Jughead so his goal is to get Jughead. "Label Fable," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Snapsy Soda Co. gives away free soda if a customer sends in a photo they like; Archie poses for a goofy picture with one of Veronica's sweater gifts, and Snapsy puts the picture on their soda and Archie can't let Veronica see the soda picture. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.25.

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by Various The adventures of America's favorite teen continue with new stories and classic tales by Stan Goldberg, Dan DeCarlo, Henry Scarpelli, and more. Cover price $2.19.

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! With bonus puzzles, games, and your chance to 'Find Your Name in Print!' Cover price $2.49.

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! Digest, FC $2.19 Cover price $2.19.