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Issue: Archie Comics Spectacular: Summer Daze #[nn]
Publication Date: January 2014
 
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Issues: #[nn] of 1 Issue
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Variant: unnamed
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Publisher: FlagArchie Publications, Inc.
Brand:
Indicia Publisher: Archie Comic Publications, Inc.
On Sale Date: 2014
Volume:
Pages: 130
ISBN: 9781619889002
UPC/EAN: 978161988900250599
Price: $6.99 USD
$5.99 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 24 (23 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): ?
Disclose Notes: Similar in size and shape to standard Archie digests but with better interior paper quality.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: digest
Paper Stock: cardstock cover; heavy white interior
Binding: squarebound; glued
Publishing Format: one-shot
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Fernando Ruiz
Inker(s): Fabio Redivo
Colorist(s): Rosario Peña
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Chuck Clayton; Nancy Woods; Veronica Lodge; Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper; Jughead Jones; Cheryl Blossom
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Pages: 1
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Beauty on the Beach

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Frank Doyle (credited)
Penciller(s): Dan DeCarlo (credited)
Inker(s): Rudy Lapick (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman (credited)
Letterer(s): Bill Yoshida (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Feature(s): Betty and Veronica
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones
Synopsis: At the beach, Jughead admires the birds, while Archie watches two very special "birds," Betty and Veronica, doing exercises in their skimpy bikinis.
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From Content Item: FlagArchie Giant Series Magazine #224 published September 1974
was Beauty on the Beach [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
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Be Prepared

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Greg Crosby
Penciller(s): Dan Parent (credited)
Inker(s): Jim Amash (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman (credited)
Letterer(s): Bill Yoshida (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Veronica
Character(s): Veronica Lodge; Archie Andrews
Synopsis: Archie is so busy running errands for Veronica at the beach that he can't get any alone time with her.
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From Content Item: FlagVeronica #128 published August 2002
was Be Prepared [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: Writing incorrectly credited to Dan Parent in this issue. Greg Crosby was credited in the original printing.
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Leis and Luaus

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): George Gladir (credited)
Penciller(s): Jeff Shultz (credited)
Inker(s): Henry Scarpelli (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman (credited)
Letterer(s): Bill Yoshida (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Betty and Veronica
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Hiram Lodge; Hermione Lodge
Synopsis: Betty is brought over to Hawaii as a jet ski mechanic at the same time the Lodges are vacationing there. Veronica feigns regret that Betty won't be able to enjoy herself, but Betty winds up having more fun than Veronica ever dreamed of.
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From Content Item: FlagBetty and Veronica #177 published September 2002
was Leis and Luaus [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 6
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Summer Shopper

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Barbara Slate (credited)
Penciller(s): Jeff Shultz (credited)
Inker(s): Al Milgrom (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Betty and Veronica
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge
Synopsis: Veronica finds out that Betty is doing her Christmas shopping in July and immediately wants her present.
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From Content Item: FlagBetty and Veronica Double Digest Magazine #223 [Direct Edition] published June 2014
was Summer Shopper [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
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Cool Your Heels

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Frank Doyle (credited)
Penciller(s): Dan DeCarlo (credited)
Inker(s): Allison Flood (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman (credited)
Letterer(s): Bill Yoshida (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Betty and Veronica
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Alice Cooper; Midge Klump; Cheryl Blossom; Archie Andrews
Synopsis: The day is broiling and Veronica refuses to budge from her air-conditioned home - - until she hears what Cheryl is plotting.
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From Content Item: FlagBetty and Veronica #117 published November 1997
was Cool Your Heels [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: The index of the original printing credits Kathleen Webb as writer and Rudy Lapick as inker.
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Lessons in Love

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Dan Parent (credited)
Penciller(s): Dan Parent (credited)
Inker(s): Jim Amash (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman (credited)
Letterer(s): Bill Yoshida (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Veronica
Character(s): Veronica Lodge; Madeline; Hiram Lodge; Hermione Lodge
Synopsis: Veronica and her French tutor hold class on the beach, where Veronica gives her dating lessons in exchange for her French help.
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From Content Item: FlagBetty and Veronica Double Digest Magazine #223 [Direct Edition] published June 2014
was Lessons in Love [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
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Reg the Barbarian!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Fernando Ruiz (credited)
Penciller(s): Fernando Ruiz (credited)
Inker(s): Jon D'Agostino (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman (credited)
Letterer(s): Jon D'Agostino (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Reggie
Character(s): Reggie Mantle; Jughead Jones; Betty Cooper; Archie Andrews; Dilton Doiley; Moose Mason; Veronica Lodge
Synopsis: Reggie gets a summer job at a medieval fair.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagArchie's Funhouse Double Digest #5 [Direct Edition] published July 2014
was Reg the Barbarian! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 11
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Choice Location

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Frank Doyle (credited)
Penciller(s): Harry Lucey (credited)
Inker(s): Marty Epp (credited)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Bill Yoshida (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper; Hiram Lodge; Veronica Lodge
Synopsis: Veronica reluctantly agrees to go to a public beach, but brings along a luxurious private tent.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagArchie #222 published November 1972
was Choice Location [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: Panel 2 on Page 3 has been altered from the original to include that Veronica has wi-fi in her private tent.
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Booking a Star Trip!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Golliher (credited)
Penciller(s): Bill Golliher (credited)
Inker(s): Bill Golliher (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman (credited)
Letterer(s): Bill Yoshida (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Mr. Weatherbee; Betty Cooper; Chuck Clayton; Jughead Jones; Moose Mason; Hot Dog; Veronica Lodge; Reggie Mantle
Synopsis: Archie falls asleep and dreams he is Duke Skyklutz.
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From Content Item: FlagArchie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #36 published October 1998
was Booking a Star Trip! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: The various Archie characters appear in the dream as other people, all parodies of various Star Wars and Star Trek characters.
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Summer Bummer

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): George Gladir (credited)
Penciller(s): Tim Kennedy (credited)
Inker(s): Ken Selig (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman (credited)
Letterer(s): Bill Yoshida (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Pop Tate
Character(s): Pop Tate; Mr. Weatherbee; Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Reggie Mantle; Moose Mason; Ethel Muggs
Synopsis: Pop Tate opens a snack bar on the beach.
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From Content Item: FlagArchie's Funhouse Double Digest #5 [Direct Edition] published July 2014
was Summer Bummer [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
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The Ups and Dunes

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Frank Doyle (credited)
Penciller(s): Harry Lucey (credited)
Inker(s): Marty Epp (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman (credited)
Letterer(s): Bill Yoshida (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Feature(s): Reggie
Character(s): Reggie Mantle; Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones; Veronica Lodge
Synopsis: Reggie has a new dune buggy.
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From Content Item: FlagReggie and Me #44 published October 1970
was The Ups and Dunes [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
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Here's the Scoop!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Craig Boldman (credited)
Penciller(s): Rex Lindsey (credited)
Inker(s): Rich Koslowski (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman (credited)
Letterer(s): Bill Yoshida (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Feature(s): Jughead
Character(s): Jughead Jones; Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge; Mr. Lodge
Synopsis: Jughead hopes to get a summer job, shoveling snow.
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From Content Item: FlagArchie's Pal Jughead Comics #138 published September 2001
was Here's the Scoop! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 6
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Down in the Dumps

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): George Gladir (credited)
Penciller(s): Samm Schwartz (credited)
Inker(s): Samm Schwartz (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman (credited)
Letterer(s): Samm Schwartz (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Jughead
Character(s): Jughead Jones; Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper; Hot Dog; Gladys Jones
Synopsis: Hot Dog is no longer allowed on the beach.
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From Content Item: FlagJughead and Archie Double Digest #2 [Direct Edition] published July 2014
was Down in the Dumps [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 6
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Beach Bummed

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): George Gladir (credited)
Penciller(s): Rex Lindsey (credited)
Inker(s): Rich Koslowski (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman (credited)
Letterer(s): Bill Yoshida (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Jughead
Character(s): Jughead Jones; Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge; Betty Cooper; Reggie Mantle
Synopsis: Jughead is embarrassed by his skinny body while at the beach.
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From Content Item: FlagJughead and Archie Double Digest #2 [Direct Edition] published July 2014
was Beach Bummed [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
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Pest Control

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Frank Doyle (credited)
Penciller(s): Samm Schwartz (credited)
Inker(s): Samm Schwartz (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman (credited)
Letterer(s): Samm Schwartz (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Feature(s): Jughead
Character(s): Jughead Jones; Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Spark Simpson
Synopsis: The girls aren't happy with Jughead's antics on a stream, but change their mind when he takes care of an obnoxious boater.
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From Content Item: FlagJughead's Double Digest #13 published October 1992
was Pest Control [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
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Shore Fired Plan

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Mike Pellowski (credited)
Penciller(s): Pat Kennedy (credited)
Inker(s): Rich Koslowski (credited)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones
Synopsis: Archie and Jughead are enjoying the Lodge's private beach until the realize all the things they miss about the public beach.
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From Content Item: FlagJughead and Archie Double Digest #2 [Direct Edition] published July 2014
was Shore Fired Plan [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
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Cold Comfort

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): George Gladir (credited)
Penciller(s): Samm Schwartz (credited)
Inker(s): Samm Schwartz (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman (credited)
Letterer(s): Samm Schwartz (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Jughead
Character(s): Jughead Jones; Forsythe Jones; Betty Cooper; Archie Andrews
Synopsis: When his father won't let him touch the air conditioner, Jughead has to find another way to stay cool on a hot day.
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From Content Item: FlagArchie's Double Digest Magazine #95 published October 1997
was Cold Comfort [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
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California, Here We Come!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Dan Parent (credited)
Penciller(s): Dan Parent (credited)
Inker(s): Jon D'Agostino (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman (credited)
Letterer(s): Bill Yoshida (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Betty and Veronica
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Hal Cooper; Alice Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Hiram Lodge; Hermione Lodge; Polly Cooper; Jack Reynolds
Synopsis: Betty invites Veronica to accompany her family on a cross-country trip to see Polly in San Francisco.
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From Content Item: FlagWorld of Archie Double Digest #40 [Direct Edition] published July 2014
was California, Here We Come! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 11
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Everyone into the Pool!!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Frank Doyle (credited)
Penciller(s): Dan DeCarlo (credited)
Inker(s): Rudy Lapick (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman (credited)
Letterer(s): Rod Ollerenshaw (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones; Veronica Lodge; Betty Cooper; Dilton Doiley; Moose Mason (cameo); Midge Klump (cameo); Chuck Clayton (cameo); Fred Andrews
Synopsis: On hearing that Archie has a new swimming pool, the whole gang descends on Archie's house to fill his small above-ground pool. Meanwhile, Veronica takes Archie's father, Archie and Jughead back to her pool, where they can swim in peace.
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From Content Item: FlagArchie #343 published September 1986
was Everyone into the Pool!! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
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A Crowd of One

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Frank Doyle (credited)
Penciller(s): Harry Lucey (credited)
Inker(s): Harry Lucey (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman (credited)
Letterer(s): Bill Yoshida (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Mr. Weatherbee; Reggie Mantle; Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge; Betty Cooper
Synopsis: Mr. Weatherbee goes to the beach.
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From Content Item: FlagWorld of Archie Double Digest #40 [Direct Edition] published July 2014
was A Crowd of One [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 8
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It's a Guy Thing!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Dan Parent (credited)
Penciller(s): Dan Parent (credited)
Inker(s): Jon D'Agostino (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman (credited)
Letterer(s): Bill Yoshida (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper; Ethel Muggs
Synopsis: Archie tells Betty that roller coasters and scary rides are for guys but he ends up being more scared than Betty is when they are finished.
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From Content Item: FlagWorld of Archie Double Digest #40 [Direct Edition] published July 2014
was It's a Guy Thing! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Veronica's Pin Up
Character(s): Veronica Lodge
First Line: Betty! You must come over and see the adorable new baiting suit I just bought!
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From Content Item: FlagWorld of Archie Double Digest #40 [Direct Edition] published July 2014
was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Naughty Notice

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Mister Weatherbee
Character(s): Mr. Weatherbee; Professor Flutesnoot
Synopsis: Someone posted a note about Mr. Weatherbee on the camp's bulletin board.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagWorld of Archie Double Digest #40 [Direct Edition] published July 2014
was Naughty Notice [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1

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