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Issue: Archie & Friends Double Digest Magazine #21
Publication Date: December 2012
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Issues: #21 of 33 Issues (69 Printings)
Title:
Variant: Direct Edition
Rating: [no rating]
Publisher: FlagArchie Publications, Inc.
Brand: The Archie LibraryView Brand Images
Indicia Publisher: Archie Comic Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 10/31/2012
Volume: none
Pages: 164
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: 76281646953102111
Price: $3.99 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 49 (33 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: was ongoing series
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[untitled]

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Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Santa Claus; Hot Dog
First Line: If we just wait here, gang, we're bound to see him!
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The Best of Archie Comics Book Two

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Decoration Daze

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Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Jughead Jones; Reggie Mantle; Midge Klump; Dilton Doiley; Waldo Weatherbee; Nancy Woods
Synopsis: Archie and the gang are told by Mr. Weatherbee that holiday decorations are not allowed at school. Determined to celebrate the season, the gang decides to decorate themselves as an expression of Christmas.
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From Content Item: FlagArchie's Holiday Fun Digest #11 published December 2006
was Decoration Daze [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Stocking Stuffers

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Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Jughead Jones; Chuck Clayton; Pop Tate
Synopsis: While at Pop's, the gang remembers some of their favorite stocking stuffers.
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From Content Item: FlagArchie's Holiday Fun Digest #11 published December 2006
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A Spell of Trouble

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Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Moose Mason; Mr. Weatherbee; Reggie Mantle; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones
Synopsis: Reggie and another student frame Moose by misspelling graffiti on the side of the school.
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From Content Item: FlagArchie Comics Digest #100 [Direct] published February 1990
was A Spell of Trouble [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Jingles Rocks

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Genres: humorous
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Reggie Mantle; Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge; Betty Cooper; Jingles the Elf
Synopsis: When Reggie comes down with a cold, Jingles the Elf takes over the vocals for the Archies for their Christmas charity concert.
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Gift Goof

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Character(s): Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones; Veronica Lodge; Betty Cooper
Synopsis: Betty and Veronica both overhear Archie say he wants a new fishing rod. He buys himself one for Christmas and both of the girls also buy him one.
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From Content Item: FlagArchie's Double Digest Magazine #148 [Direct Edition] published February 2004
was Gift Goof [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Santa's Li'l Helpers!

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Genres: humorous
Character(s): Barnaby Lumpkin
Synopsis: Betty works as an elf at the mall with Barnaby Lumpkin, who plays Santa Claus, but doesn't have any Christmas spirit.
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Love Showdown

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[untitled]

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Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Moose's Odd and Amazing Sports Reports
Character(s): Moose Mason; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Archie Andrews; Charlotte Dod; Janet Guthrie; Georgeann Wells
First Line: When the game of softball was invented in 1887, it was called indoor softball because the game was played indoors!
Synopsis: Odd sports facts.
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[untitled]

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Genres: adventure
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Explorers of the Unknown

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Genres: adventure
Character(s): Red [Archie Andrews]; Spike [Moose Mason]; Angel [Veronica Lodge]; Nitro [Reggie Mantle]; Wheels [Betty Cooper]; Gizmo [Dilton Doiley]; Squint [Jughead Jones]; Dr. Zarkon; Mr. Lodge
Synopsis: In revenge against Mr. Lodge, Dr. Zarkon releases monsters to attack Lodge properties. The Explorers of the Unknown are called to stop the threats.
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The Best of Archie Comics

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Face the Facts

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Genres: humorous
Character(s): Miss Grundy; Mr. Weatherbee; Reggie Mantle; Jughead Jones; Archie Andrews
Synopsis: Reggie makes faces at Archie in class in an attempt to get Archie and Jughead in trouble.
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Double Digest Sample Pack

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When Dilton and Jughead Put Their Heads Together

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Character(s): Dilton Doiley; Jughead Jones
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Tutor Trouble

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Genres: humorous
Character(s): Dilton Doiley; Archie Andrews; Professor Flutesnoot; Lisa Jenkins; Reggie Mantle; Mr. Weatherbee; Miss Grundy; Moose Mason; Midge Klump
Synopsis: Dilton agrees to tutor Archie in Chemistry if Archie will tutor Dilton about girls.
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Bored Silly

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Genres: humorous, teen
Synopsis: Miss Grundy is getting bored with grading papers, so Miss Haggly takes her to the school cafeteria.
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In Content Item: FlagArchie's Super Comics Digest #2 published January 2012
as Bored Silly [Story on Interior Page(s)]
From Content Item: FlagLaugh Comics Digest / Laugh Comics Digest Magazine / Laugh Digest Magazine #53 published July 1984
was Bored Silly [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Smile and Show Your Teeth

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Genres: sports
Character(s): Coach Wrotten
Synopsis: Archie turns around the football team to save Coach Kleats' job.
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In Content Item: FlagArchie's Super Comics Digest #2 published January 2012
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I'm Game

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Synopsis: Reggie doesn't think a girl can beat him in any game.
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Mr. Nice Guy

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Genres: humorous
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Reggie Mantle; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge
Synopsis: Reggie gives a stranger the wrong directions on purpose. Archie finds out and tries to give the stranger the correct directions.
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In Content Item: FlagArchie's Super Comics Digest #2 published January 2012
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[untitled]

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Genres: humorous
First Line: I have test anxiety!
Synopsis: Miss Grundy mixes up Archie's and Dilton's tests.
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In Content Item: FlagArchie's Super Comics Digest #2 published January 2012
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Party Criminals

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Genres: humorous
Synopsis: When Mr. Lodge forbids Archie from coming to a party at the mansion he goes in disguise and helps capture two criminals.
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In Content Item: FlagArchie's Super Comics Digest #2 published January 2012
as Party Criminals [Story on Interior Page(s)]
From Content Item: FlagArchie Comics Digest #181 published August 2001
was Party Criminals [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Exercised

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Genres: humorous
Synopsis: Archie tries to get out of Physical Education class and gets his exercise running from Coach Kleats.
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In Content Item: FlagArchie's Super Comics Digest #2 published January 2012
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Sweet Scentiment..

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Synopsis: Frankie goes shopping for cologne for his big date.
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In Content Item: FlagArchie's Super Comics Digest #2 published January 2012
as Sweet Scentiment.. [Story on Interior Page(s)]
From Content Item: FlagJughead's Double Digest #134 published November 2007
was Sweet Scentiment.. [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Slips Do Count

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Genres: humorous
Synopsis: Archie shows up Reggie by scoring the winning touchdown.
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In Content Item: FlagArchie's Super Comics Digest #2 published January 2012
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Auto Graph

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Genres: humorous
Synopsis: Archie creates a chart to explain to his father why he needs a raise in his allowance.
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In Content Item: FlagArchie's Super Comics Digest #2 published January 2012
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Improvable Source of Humor!

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Genres: humorous
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Reggie Mantle; Jughead Jones; Veronica Lodge; Betty Cooper; Moose Mason
Synopsis: Stuck inside on a rainy day the group decides to try to do some improvisational comedy using an orange.
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In Content Item: FlagArchie's Super Comics Digest #2 published January 2012
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Clash of the New Kids

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[untitled]

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Genres: humorous
First Line: Now, Jughead, don’t be late with the sound effects!
Synopsis: Jughead is in charge of sound effects for the school play.
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[untitled]

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The Squeal Deal

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Genres: humorous
Character(s): Nicky Morgan; Mr. Mathews
Synopsis: While working at a supermarket Archie discovers a shoplifter.
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Christmas Present Tense

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Genres: humorous
Character(s): Eugene; Amani
Synopsis: The guys try to help Eugene pick out a Christmas present for Amani while the girls try to help Amani get a present for Eugene.
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Comic Book Fair

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A Smash Hit

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Genres: humorous
Synopsis: Reggie gives a speech about why he should be elected class president.
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Subscribe Today

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Cool Yule

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Genres: teen
Synopsis: Veronica spots Archie buying her gift. Ethel shows Archie her gift from Jughead. Jughead rings for the Salvation Army from a sheltered spot.
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From Content Item: FlagArchie Giant Series Magazine #453 published December 1976
was Cool Yule [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Credits from the index of the original printing, no credits are printed in this digest.
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Thanks a Lot

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From Content Item: FlagArchie's Double Digest Magazine #148 [Direct Edition] published February 2004
was Thanks a Lot [Activity on Interior Page(s)]
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Gift Exchange

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Genres: humorous, teen
Feature(s): Chuck and Moose
Synopsis: After agonizing over gifts for their girlfriends, Chuck and Moose discover that they got the wrong items.
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From Content Item: FlagArchie's Holiday Fun Digest #11 published December 2006
was Gift Exchange [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Archie's Giant Kids' Joke Book

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Glove Dove

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Genres: humorous
Synopsis: Archie tries to catch a baseball and catches a bird instead.
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Box Stop

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Genres: humorous
Synopsis: Jughead is trying to coach Archie during a boxing match.
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In the Cards

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Genres: humorous
Synopsis: Jughead sends a message to Archie across the football stadium.
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Good Losers

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Genres: humorous
Synopsis: Coach Kleats wishes the baseball team wasn't quite so good sports about losing.
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Sack Knack

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Genres: humorous
Synopsis: Archie finds a novel way to win a sack race.
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Archie's Giant Kids' Joke Book

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[untitled]

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Feature(s): Everything's Archie
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The Archie App. Download it for free!

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Get In the Action!

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Feature(s): Lego
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