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Issue: World of Archie Double Digest #55
Publication Date: February 2016
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Issues: #55 of 106 Issues (145 Printings)
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Rating: [no rating]
Publisher: FlagArchie Publications, Inc.
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Indicia Publisher: Archie Comic Publications, Inc.
On Sale Date: 12/16/2015
Volume: none
Pages: 260
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: 76281646850305511
Price: $7.99 CAD
$6.99 USD
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Content Items: 67 (48 stories, 1 cover)
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: digest size
Paper Stock: cardstock cover; newsprint interior
Binding: squarebound
Publishing Format: ongoing series
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Illustration  on  Cover, Front
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Penciller(s): Dan Parent (signed)
Inker(s): Rich Koslowski (signed)
Colorist(s): Rosario "Tito" Peña (signed)
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): World of Archie
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge
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Take Your Cake and Beat It Too!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): Fernando Ruiz (credited)
Penciller(s): Fernando Ruiz (credited)
Inker(s): Rich Koslowski (credited)
Colorist(s): Glenn Whitmore (credited)
Letterer(s): Jack Morelli (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge; Reggie Mantle; Midge Klump; Nancy Woods; Moose Mason; Dilton Doiley; Jughead Jones; Betty Cooper
Synopsis: While helping Archie with a fancy dance-vitation to ask Betty to the dance, Jughead accidentally asks Betty to the dance instead.
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Slip Up

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Writer(s): Tim Kennedy (credited)
Penciller(s): Tim Kennedy (credited)
Inker(s): Rudy Lapick (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman (credited)
Letterer(s): Bill Yoshida (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Mr. Weatherbee; Jughead Jones; Miss Grundy; Svenson
Synopsis: South side student sues school over slip.
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The Suit

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): Al Hartley (credited)
Penciller(s): Al Hartley (credited)
Inker(s): Jon D'Agostino (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman (credited)
Letterer(s): Al Hartley
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Hiram Lodge; Veronica Lodge; Mary Andrews; Mr. Weatherbee; Jughead Jones
Synopsis: Archie falls on the ice outside the Lodge mansion and Mr. Lodge is afraid he is going to sue.
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Talk Tough

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): Frank Doyle (credited)
Penciller(s): Chic Stone (credited)
Inker(s): Chic Stone (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman (credited)
Letterer(s): Bill Yoshida (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Reggie Mantle; Betty Cooper
Synopsis: A chat about exercise leads the boys to Betty, who talks a lot with her hands.
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Sick as a Dog

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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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: teen
Feature(s): Jughead
Character(s): Jughead Jones; Hot Dog; Archie Andrews
Synopsis: Hot Dog is worn out from a night of carousing. However, Jughead mistakes his condition for being ill and races Hot Dog to the Vet.
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X-Files Minimates

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Subject Matter
Feature(s): Diamond Select
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Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): The Archies
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones; Reggie Mantle
First Line: I heard that Chad Nero, the rock and roll singer, had to retire at the age of twenty one!
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): Fernando Ruiz (signed)
Inker(s): Bob Smith (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Josie
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The Turncoat

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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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): Josie
Character(s): Josie; Melody; Pepper; Clyde Didit
Synopsis: After visiting Clyde Didit in his igloo, the girls go to a department store to return their Christmas gifts. Melody wants to exchange a bikini because it covers too much of her, but when she demonstrates, the customers at the store don't seem to agree with her.
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Go Go Gift

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): Josie
Character(s): Josie; Pepper; Sock; Clyde Didit
Synopsis: Clyde is trying to return a magic set which no one can see, because he claims he "disappeared it." When he says one of the magic words, he becomes convinced he's turned Sock into a dog. Then Josie uses a few magic words to fend off Clyde's amorous advances.
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Welcome Home

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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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): Josie
Character(s): Josie; Melody; Pepper; Sock; Alexander Cabot III; Clyde Didit
Synopsis: To prove he's "democratic," Alex offers to help Sock return his Christmas gift, an offer he soon regrets.
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Gorgeous Leader

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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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): Josie
Character(s): Josie; Melody; Pepper; Mr. Jones
Synopsis: Josie and Melody need to get Pepper out of the way so they can plan what to do for her birthday. So Melody summons a flock of adoring boys who will do anything for her, and commands them to keep Pepper busy for the day.
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Archie #5

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Seat Feat

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Genres: humorous, teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Miss Grundy; Veronica Lodge; Reggie Mantle; Archie Andrews
Synopsis: Miss Grundy discusses current events.
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Freeze Ease

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Genres: humorous, teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Mary Andrews
Synopsis: Archie's mom questions his grocery purchase.
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1000 Page Comics Gala Premium Bundle Pack!

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Sounds Silly to Me

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): Dick Malmgren
Penciller(s): Dick Malmgren
Inker(s): Jon D'Agostino
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman
Letterer(s): Bill Yoshida
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Miss Beazly
Character(s): Miss Beazly; Mr. Weatherbee
Synopsis: The cafeteria gets piped-in music.
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Feature(s): Midtown Comics
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[untitled]

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Genres: teen
Feature(s): Mr. Weatherbee Pin Up
Character(s): Mr. Weatherbee; Miss Beazly; Veronica Lodge; Jughead Jones
First Line: Oops! Don't holler, I served you first, didn't I?!?
Synopsis: Miss Beazly flips a hot-cake onto Mr. Weatherbee's head.
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Beverly Hills

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): Hal Lifson (credited)
Penciller(s): Rex Lindsey (credited)
Inker(s): Rex Lindsey (credited)
Colorist(s): Rex Lindsey (credited)
Letterer(s): Rex Lindsey (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Feature(s): The Archies
Character(s): The Archies [Reggie Mantle; Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Jughead Jones]; Jessica Simmers; Paris Stilton
Synopsis: The band goes to Beverly Hills to perform a concert.
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Best Foot Forward

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Writer(s): Bob Bolling (credited)
Penciller(s): Bob Bolling (credited)
Inker(s): Jim Amash (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman (credited)
Letterer(s): Bill Yoshida (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Archie and the Bee
Character(s): Mr. Weatherbee; Miss Phlips; Moose Mason; Archie Andrews
Synopsis: Mr. Weatherbee's gout is acting up and Archie repeatedly steps on his foot.
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See You In The Funny Pages

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Writer(s): George Gladir (credited)
Penciller(s): Stan Goldberg (credited)
Inker(s): Mike Esposito (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman (credited)
Letterer(s): Bill Yoshida (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Chuck
Character(s): Chuck Clayton; Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Reggie Mantle; Jughead Jones; Ethel Muggs; Nancy Woods
Synopsis: Chuck comes up with an art project for school.
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A Tad Too Plaid

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): Bill Golliher (credited)
Penciller(s): Dan DeCarlo (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; Archie Andrews; Smithers the butler
Synopsis: Ever-competitive Veronica feels the need to one-up Betty every time she acquires something in the new fashion statement of plaid.
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A Binding Agreement!

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Writer(s): Fernando Ruiz (credited)
Penciller(s): Fernando Ruiz (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; Mr. Weatherbee; Miss Phlips; Jughead Jones; Moose Mason; Reggie Mantle; Betty Cooper
Synopsis: Mr. Weatherbee finds a way to raise the reading scores of the school.
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On the Spot

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Writer(s): Tim Kennedy (credited)
Penciller(s): Tim Kennedy (credited)
Inker(s): Al Milgrom (credited)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge; Mary Andrews; Jughead Jones; Miss Grundy; Mr. Weatherbee; Svenson; Robin
Synopsis: Archie is upset after Veronica points out he has freckles on his ears.
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Memories

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): Dick Malmgren (credited)
Penciller(s): Dick Malmgren (credited)
Inker(s): Jon D'Agostino (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman (credited)
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Archie Andrews; Reggie Mantle
Synopsis: Betty sends Archie to the store for some paprika and crosses her fingers that he'll remember.
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Something Completely Different

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Writer(s): Mike Pellowski (credited)
Penciller(s): Dan DeCarlo (credited)
Inker(s): Jim DeCarlo (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; Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones
Synopsis: Bored, the girls wander the mall looking for a change in their everyday existence.
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A New Addition?

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Writer(s): Bill Golliher (credited)
Penciller(s): Tim Kennedy (credited)
Inker(s): Rudy Lapick (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman (credited)
Letterer(s): Bill Yoshida (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Fred Andrews; Mary Andrews; Jughead Jones; Gladys Jones; Jellybean Jones
Synopsis: When Archie overhears his parents talking, he's convinced they are having a baby.
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Easy Does It

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Writer(s): Mike Pellowski (credited)
Penciller(s): Stan Goldberg (credited)
Inker(s): Mike Esposito (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman (credited)
Letterer(s): Bill Yoshida (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Mr. Weatherbee
Synopsis: Archie tries to tell Mr. Weatherbee that somebody has stolen his car.
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Stage Fright

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Writer(s): Frank Doyle (credited)
Penciller(s): Stan Goldberg [as Stan G.] (credited)
Inker(s): Rudy Lapick (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman ?
Letterer(s): Bill Yoshida ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Fred Andrews; Mary Andrews; Jughead Jones; Mr. Weatherbee; Miss Grundy; Veronica Lodge; Betty Cooper
Synopsis: Archie wakes up and pretends to be Captain Ahab, from Moby Dick, as he gets ready and goes to school. When Betty asks if Archie wants to take a leading role in the school's "Annual Stage Extravaganza" Archie claims not to have any acting talent at all.
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Archie Comics #71

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Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper; Jughead Jones
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From the Vault of Archie Comics

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Arch for Art's Sake

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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): George Frese (credited)
Inker(s): Terry Szenics (credited)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Jughead Jones
Synopsis: Archie gives Veronica a portrait of himself on her birthday.
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Wife Strife

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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Samm Schwartz (credited)
Inker(s): Samm Schwartz (credited)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge
Synopsis: Archie wants to know which boy at the military academy she didn't go out with.
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Negative Response

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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Samm Schwartz (credited)
Inker(s): Samm Schwartz (credited)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Reggie
Character(s): Jughead Jones; Reggie Mantle
Synopsis: Jughead asks Reggie about his romance with Veronica.
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Royal Bust

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Writer(s): Frank Doyle (credited)
Penciller(s): Harry Lucey (credited)
Inker(s): Harry Lucey (credited)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Terry Szenics (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Feature(s): Reggie
Character(s): Reggie Mantle; Betty Cooper; Archie Andrews; Mr. Weatherbee; Miss Grundy; Jughead Jones
Synopsis: Mr. Weatherbee has a contest. Whoever can sculpt the best clay bust of him will be named King (or Queen) of the School for a day.
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Blank Stair

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Writer(s): Frank Doyle (credited)
Penciller(s): Harry Lucey (credited)
Inker(s): Harry Lucey (credited)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Harry Lucey (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones; Veronica Lodge; Hiram Lodge
Synopsis: Archie convinces Veronica that he and Jughead can install the new carpeting she purchased for her home's staircase.
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Light Struck

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Writer(s): Frank Doyle (credited)
Penciller(s): Harry Lucey (credited)
Inker(s): Harry Lucey (credited)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Terry Szenics (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge; Mr. Lodge
Synopsis: Archie tries to help the Lodges economize by saving electricity.
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Double Image

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Writer(s): Frank Doyle (credited)
Penciller(s): Harry Lucey (credited)
Inker(s): Mario Acquaviva (credited)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Mario Acquaviva (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Mr. Weatherbee; Archie Andrews; Reggie Mantle
Synopsis: Mr. Weatherbee engages Archie and Reggie to install a mirror in a door in his office.
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Meet the New Coach

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Writer(s): George Gladir (credited)
Penciller(s): Stan Goldberg (credited)
Inker(s): Mike Esposito (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman (credited)
Letterer(s): Bill Yoshida (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Coach Kleats; Mr. Weatherbee; Miss Phlips; Robin Ganter; Betty Cooper; Ethel Muggs; Nancy Woods; Coach Clayton; Archie Andrews; Moose Mason; Reggie Mantle; Jughead Jones; Chuck Clayton
Synopsis: Mr. Weatherbee hires Robin Ganter, who is in a wheelchair, to replace Coach Clayton while he is away on seminar.
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Entrepreneur$

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Writer(s): George Gladir (credited)
Penciller(s): Sal Amendola (credited)
Inker(s): Rudy Lapick (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman (credited)
Letterer(s): Bill Yoshida (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Mr. Weatherbee
Character(s): Mr. Weatherbee; Miss Phlips; Mr. Boerum; Jughead Jones; Betty Cooper; Archie Andrews; Reggie Mantle; Veronica Lodge; Dilton Doiley; Moose Mason
Synopsis: Mr. Weatherbee hires someone to teach a class on starting your own business.
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Matter Over Mind

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Writer(s): George Gladir (credited)
Penciller(s): Stan Goldberg (credited)
Inker(s): Mike Esposito (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman (credited)
Letterer(s): Bill Yoshida (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Betty
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Alice Cooper; Hal Cooper; Ethel Muggs; Veronica Lodge; Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones
Synopsis: Betty tries to study for her literature exam, but her mind keeps inserting her friends into the classic stories she's studying.
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Slow Burn

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Writer(s): Dick Malmgren (credited)
Penciller(s): Dick Malmgren (credited)
Inker(s): Jon D'Agostino (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman (credited)
Letterer(s): Bill Yoshida (credited)
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Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Miss Beazly
Character(s): Miss Beazly; Moose Mason; Mr. Weatherbee
Synopsis: Miss Beazly has to deal with a grease fire and Moose trying to help.
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Dancing Fool

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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)
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Genres: teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge
Synopsis: Archie is working on the drum beat of a new slow song he is writing.
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Cold Shoulder

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Writer(s): Mike Pellowski (credited)
Penciller(s): Rex Lindsey (credited)
Inker(s): Rex Lindsey (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman (credited)
Letterer(s): Phil Felix (credited)
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Genres: humorous, teen
Feature(s): Archie & Friends
Character(s): Nancy Woods; Betty Cooper; Moose Mason; Miss Grundy; Chuck Clayton; Veronica Lodge; Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones; Reggie Mantle; Dilton Doiley; Mr. Weatherbee
Synopsis: Miss Grundy is afraid all the sick students will pass their germs on to her.
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The Two Pretenders

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Writer(s): George Gladir (credited)
Penciller(s): Stan Goldberg (credited)
Inker(s): John Lowe (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman (credited)
Letterer(s): Teresa Davidson (credited)
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Genres: teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones; Veronica Lodge; Betty Cooper; Reggie Mantle
Synopsis: With Reggie injured, Archie must take his place as quarterback of the football team for the big game.
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Getting With It

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Writer(s): Joe Edwards (credited)
Penciller(s): Joe Edwards (credited)
Inker(s): Joe Edwards (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman (credited)
Letterer(s): Bill Yoshida (credited)
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Genres: teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Mr. Weatherbee; Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Moose Mason; Coach Kleats
Synopsis: Trying to feel young again, Mr. Weatherbee tries to dress like the students and the students, trying to make Mr. Weatherbee not feel old, dress like adults.
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Stuff and More Stuff

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Writer(s): George Gladir (credited)
Penciller(s): Stan Goldberg (credited)
Inker(s): John Lowe (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman (credited)
Letterer(s): Vickie Williams (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Mary Andrews; Jughead Jones; Clarissa; Chuck Clayton; Pop Tate
Synopsis: Archie has a dream that inspires him to declutter his room.
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Fad-Tastic

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Writer(s): George Gladir (credited)
Penciller(s): Stan Goldberg (credited)
Inker(s): John Lowe (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman (credited)
Letterer(s): Bill Yoshida (credited)
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Genres: teen
Feature(s): Betty
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Jughead Jones; Ethel Muggs; Moose Mason; Dilton Doiley; Coach Clayton; Mr. Weatherbee; Miss Grundy
Synopsis: Betty organizes a retro fad day at school.
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Homework Bound

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Writer(s): George Gladir (credited)
Penciller(s): Tim Kennedy (credited)
Inker(s): Ken Selig (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman (credited)
Letterer(s): Dan Nakrosis (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Miss Grundy; Betty Cooper; Archie Andrews; Pop Tate; Chuck Clayton; Nancy Woods; Fred Andrews; Mary Andrews
Synopsis: Archie has only math homework to do so he puts it off far to long.
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Can't Stop Dating

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Writer(s): George Gladir (credited)
Penciller(s): Stan Goldberg (credited)
Inker(s): Mike Esposito (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman (credited)
Letterer(s): Bill Yoshida (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Reggie Mantle; Betty Cooper; Cyndi Sullivan; Veronica Lodge; Miss Grundy; Professor Flutesnoot; Coach Kleats
Synopsis: Archie has four dates at two different schools for Saturday night.
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Graphic Novel Library Sale

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Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Sincere Wishes

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Penciller(s): Fernando Ruiz ?
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Genres: teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Fred Andrews
Synopsis: Archie is home sick with the flu.
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[untitled]

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Feature(s): Archie 1
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Cave Man Casanova

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Writer(s): Frank Doyle (credited)
Penciller(s): Harry Lucey (credited)
Inker(s): Harry Lucey (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman (credited)
Letterer(s): Harry Lucey (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie (cameo); Archie I; Betty I; Veronica I; Jughead I; Reggie I
Synopsis: Archie dreams he and his friends are living as cavemen in prehistoric times.
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Ruff and Ready

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Writer(s): Frank Doyle (credited)
Penciller(s): Dan DeCarlo, Jr. (credited)
Inker(s): Jim DeCarlo (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman (credited)
Letterer(s): Bill Yoshida (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Archie 1
Character(s): Archie 1; Veronica 1; Betty 1; Jughead 1; Ruff-Ruff (dog)
Synopsis: The girls find a small dog that they name Ruff-Ruff but the boys just think it's a nuisance.
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Double Digest Bundle Pack

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Sports Expressions as Imagined by the Unintiated

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Genres: teen
Feature(s): Archie and the Gang
Character(s): Svenson; Jughead Jones; Chuck Clayton; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Reggie Mantle; Archie Andrews; Moose Mason
Synopsis: Svenson imagines what various sports sayings mean.
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[untitled]

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Genres: teen
Feature(s): Miss Beazly's Gag Bag
Character(s): Mr. Weatherbee; Miss Beazly
First Line: Miss Beazly! Where are you?
Synopsis: The coffee tastes like dishwater.
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Welcome to the New Riverdale

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A Sleigh in Time

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Writer(s): George Gladir (credited)
Penciller(s): Stan Goldberg (credited)
Inker(s): Rudy Lapick (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman (credited)
Letterer(s): Bill Yoshida (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones; Mr. Watkins; Paul Revere
Synopsis: Archie and Jughead find a time-traveling sleigh and go back in time to various periods in American history.
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Disclose Notes: The index of Archie (Archie, 1959 series) #397 lists writer as Eye Nagler and inks as Mike Esposito for this story.
The index for The Best of Archie Comics lists the writer as George Gladir and Stan Goldberg as inker for this story.
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[untitled]

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Feature(s): Everything's Archie
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75 Years 75 Stories

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Star Wars Jedi Academy

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Letterer(s): typeset
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Feature(s): Scholastic
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