Archie Comics Digest comic books issue 5

First 60-cent issue. "Muscle Bound!"; Archie is trying to get in shape in the school hallways which causes problems with the faculty. "Plant Strife," art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead wants to buy a rubber plant for his mom's birthday, but they cost too much so he goes to the Lodge mansion hoping Mr. Lodge might give him one cheaper. "Volley Dollies," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; The volleyball coach is trying to get the girls worked up to play hard, but they're more interested in their new uniforms. "The Fault Finder," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics; Archie is telling people how to improve their games by fixing flaws he sees in their techniques. "Webfooted Warbler," script and art by Bob Bolling; Little Archie is worried that his frog, Elvis, is sick so he takes him to school. "The Olden Daze," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica is wearing the very latest fashion fad, the granny dress. "The Music Man," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Reggie finds out Jughead plays the clarinet really well, but Jughead doesn't want other people to know about it and Reggie tries to turn this to his advantage. "Bowl Goal," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Veronica are having a bowling grudge match, winner asks Archie to the dance. 164 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

Written by Tania del Rio, George Gladir, Frank Doyle, Kathleen Webb and Various. Art by Jeff Shultz, Stan Goldberg, Dan Parent, Tim Kennedy, Jim Amash, Mike Esposito, Henry Scarpelli, Rudy Lapick, Jon D'Agostino and Various. Cover by Dan Parent. BRAND NEW STORY: "The Big Dill!" by Tania del Rio, Jeff Shultz and Jim Amash - Jughead asks Betty for a favor. He's heard about a sport called 'Pickleball' which is a cross between tennis and ping pong, and he wants her help in an upcoming tournament, in which the main prize is a 'Big Dill.' Jughead loves pickles and wants to win! Betty, who loves any chance to play a new sport, agrees -- but will they have what it takes to face-off against the Pickleball masters, Veronica and Hiram Lodge?! Also in this summer fun special: "The Surfing Scene" by George Gladir, Stan Goldberg and Mike Esposito; "Team Supreme" by George Gladir, Dan Parent and Henry Scarpelli; "Feet of Fashion" by Frank Doyle, Tim Kennedy and Rudy Lapick; "Let's Pretend" by Kathleen Webb, Jeff Shultz and Henry Scarpelli; Josie in "Sailor Beware" by Frank Doyle, Stan Goldberg and Jon D'Agostino; and more! 192 pages, full color. Cover price $7.99.

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Cover by Vincent Lovallo. BRAND NEW STORY: 'Pep to the Future' Archie and Jughead are at the Riverdale Library when Archie finds an ancient text in a hidden compartment titled 'Pep Comics no. 22.' Archie opens the book… and they're both transported immediately back to 1941! Archie sees the iconic scene from Archie's first appearance as Archibald 'Chick' Andrews trying to impress Betty while standing on a bicycle. Unfortunately, Archie accidentally knocks Chick off the bicycle causing a rift in space and time. Riverdale characters and places from 2021 start to spill into 1941, and Jughead fears it could cause the end of the known universe! Can he and Archie restore the space time continuum and set things right? Find out in this fun lead story that concludes our 80th anniversary digest celebration! 192 pages, full color. Cover price $7.99.

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Collects Avengers (1963 1st Series) #3-4, 57-58 and 126, Marvel Adventures Avengers (2006) #1 and 3, Avengers Earth's Mightiest Heroes (2012 Marvel Universe) #1, 3 and 5, and Avengers Assemble (2013) Marvel Universe #3. Written by Stan Lee, Roy Thomas, Steve Engelhart, Jeff Parker and Christopher Yost. Art by Jack Kirby, John Buscema, Bob Brown, Manuel Garcia, Chris Jones, Ramon Bachs, Paul Reinman, George Roussos, George Klein, Dave Cockrum, Scott Koblish, Terry Pallot and Raul Fonts. Marvel Comics' best-selling heroes are back in the ever-popular digest format! This fifth issue spotlights BLACK PANTHER and THE AVENGERS! This is a can't-miss collector's item that will only be printed once! 224 pages, full color. Cover price $6.99.

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Written by Francis Bonnet, Mike Pellowski, Frank Doyle and Various. Art by Bill Golliher, Stan Goldberg, Howard Bender, Samm Schwartz, Bob Smith, Henry Scarpelli, Jon D'Agostino and Various. Cover by Bill Galvan. Featuring new and classic stories! In the new lead story "Foot Fallout," Veronica rolls out the red carpet to nurse Archie's wounds when he sustains an injury at Lodge Manor -- but Mr. Lodge is less than eager to accommodate the new houseguest! 128 pages, full color. Cover price $6.99.