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Issue: World of Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #21
Publication Date: October 2012
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Issues: #21 of 147 Issues (194 Printings)
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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: 09/05/2012
Volume: none
Pages: 164
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: 76281646850302111
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: ongoing series
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[untitled]

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Genres: humorous, teen
First Line: The Misadventures of Archie
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From Issue: FlagArchie Giant Series Magazine #532 [U.S. Cover Price] published October 1983
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First Line: The highly-anticipated follow-up to the hit "Best of Archie Comics" collection
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Archie's Guide To 3-D

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Genres: humorous, teen
Synopsis: The gang breaks the fourth-wall to discuss 3-D movies with the reader.
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The Other Side of the Fence

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Genres: humorous, teen
Synopsis: Mrs. Andrews daydreams about an easier life where Archie is a girl.
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Bad Boys-Whatcha Gonna Do?

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Genres: humorous, teen
Synopsis: Betty and Veronica try to escape the grossness of the boys for a day.
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Control Freaks

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Genres: humorous, teen
Synopsis: Archie and Jughead are busted for playing with remote-control cars in school, only for Mr. Weatherbee and Miss Grundy to pick up the fad.
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From Content Item: FlagArchie #425 [Direct Edition] published July 1994
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The Hot Guitar

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Synopsis: During a cold outdoor concert, Reggie turns his guitar into a heating element.
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The Mower I See You the Mower I Haunt You

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Synopsis: Archie rakes Mr. Weatherbee's lawn and causes chaos.
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From Content Item: FlagArchie's Pals 'n' Gals #44 published February 1968
was The Mower I See You the Mower I Haunt You [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Love Showdown

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Action Reaction

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Synopsis: Archie's absence from school sends Mr. Weatherbee into fits of joy.
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She's Josie

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Disco-Dream (Chapter 1)

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Synopsis: When his dad stops him from using the Cabot home as a discotheque, Alex decides to open up his own private discotheque, with Melody as the go-go girl. But Alex's band is distracted from their musical duties by the sight of Melody's go-go costume.
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From Content Item: FlagJosie #31 published December 1967
was Disco-Dream (Chapter 1) [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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The Chase (Chapter 2)

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Synopsis: Sock saves Melody from the advances of Alex's musicians, but Pepper gets angry when she sees Sock with the scantily-dressed Melody. Hearing about Melody's costume, Albert also takes off in hot pursuit, while Josie and Alexandra follow Albert to stop him from getting a look at Melody.
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From Content Item: FlagJosie #31 published December 1967
was The Chase (Chapter 2) [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Wheel And Deal (Chapter 3)

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Synopsis: Albert saves Melody from the men pursuing her, but crashes his motorcycle in the lake, giving Alexandra the opportunity to save Albert and take him to her home.
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From Content Item: FlagJosie #31 published December 1967
was Wheel And Deal [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Quick Cure (Chapter 4)

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Synopsis: Alexandra turns the whole house into a private hospital for Albert, giving Alex the opportunity he needs to revive the discotheque idea.
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was Quick Cure (Chapter 4) [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Disclose Notes: One of Alexandra's paramedics is a caricature of Dan DeCarlo.
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Double Digest Sample Pack

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The Bake Off

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Synopsis: Mr. Weatherbee and Miss Beazly fight over pie.
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First Line: What's this duct tape...
Synopsis: Mr. Andrews loses weight.
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First Line: Jughead, it’s essential today that you go to college!
Synopsis: Mr. Weatherbee persuades Jughead to go to college.
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Clash of the New Kids

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Wet Fret

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Synopsis: Archie and Veronica sneak Jughead into the drive-in, but first stop at the car wash. Jughead gets out there thinking it is the drive-in.
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From Content Item: FlagJughead's Jokes #47 published January 1976
was Wet Fret [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Guest Shot

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Synopsis: The gang fools Mr. Weatherbee into thinking that they're throwing a birthday party for Professor Flutesnoot, when they're really throwing it in honor of Mr. Weatherbee.
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From Content Item: FlagPep #252 published April 1971
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Expelled!

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Synopsis: Archie is photographed giving away Riverdale High's playbook to a spy from Central High. When he refuses to defend himself ("on the grounds that it might incriminate me"), he is expelled.
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From Content Item: FlagLife with Archie #124 published August 1972
was Expelled! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Test Case

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Synopsis: Veronica tries to get a better grade than Betty on a test.
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Disco Dizzy

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Synopsis: Reggie tries to sabotage Archie's deejaying so he can get the job, but it turns out that people love the new, unusual disco.
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Job Jitters

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Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Russell Tate
Synopsis: Pop Tate takes a vacation to get away from the shop and realizes how much he misses the kids.
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From Content Item: FlagArchie's Pals 'n' Gals #198 [U.S. Cover Price] published July 1988
was Job Jitters [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Disclose Notes: Pop's real name is given as Terry, changed from Thomas in the original printing.
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Early Bird Andrews

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Synopsis: Archie tries to make it to school on time for once, but is delayed by helping a young kid retrieve his lunch money from the sewer.
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Fumble Bumble

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Synopsis: Coach Kleats and Coach Clayton try to stop Archie from fumbling the ball.
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Anniversary Angst

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Synopsis: Archie is employed by both his parents to find out what the other wants for their anniversary.
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Taps

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Synopsis: Betty starts the fad of wearing tap shoes to school, much to the jealousy of Veronica.
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From Content Item: FlagBetty and Veronica #166 [Direct Edition] published November 2001
was Taps [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Book Worm

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Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Titus Titewhad
Synopsis: When Archie and Betty collect book donations, they help an old man who is having a heart attack.
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Double Trouble!

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Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Sally; Jerry; Brenda
Synopsis: Archie goes on a double date with a new girlfriend and some strangers. The strangers turn out to be just like Archie's friends.
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Archie Marries Betty & Veronica

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Work Quirk

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Synopsis: After a day of jalopy repair, Jughead sleeps under his bed.
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[untitled]

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Feature(s): Archie's Madhouse
Character(s): Mighty Chick; Super Snail; Captain Pumpernik
First Line: I...I can't hold...
Synopsis: Introduction to the Archie's Madhouse (Archie, 1959 series) reprint section.
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Olympic Shtick

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Genres: humorous
Character(s): Benson
Synopsis: Captain Sprocket expects to win many medals at the Olympics, but his plans backfire.
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Comic Book Fairs

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Giant Jottings

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Genres: humorous, teen
Feature(s): Mad House Presents
Character(s): unnamed giant
Synopsis: A story about the troubles of a giant.
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Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Mrs. Andrews
First Line: Hello, children!
Synopsis: Unscramble the types of pies Mrs. Andrews made.
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[untitled]

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Genres: humorous, teen
First Line: Archie, sometimes...
Synopsis: Mr. Weatherbee complains to the rest of the faculty about Archie.
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Diet Riot

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Synopsis: Mr. Weatherbee is hypnotized into turning down food.
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Subscribe Today

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Clean Up Your Act!

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Genres: humorous, teen
Synopsis: Archie is a stock hand at a store but finds himself working more as a cleanup man.
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From Content Item: FlagArchie #569 [Newsstand] published November 2006
was Clean Up Your Act! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Exclusive Sneak Peek!

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Disclose Notes: Sneak Peek for Book Two of The Best of Archie Comics.
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In the Swing

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Synopsis: Veronica wows the school with her "new look" - - which happens to be a retread of the '70s "Preppy Look".
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Disclose Notes: When reprinted in The Best of Archie Comics (Archie, 2011 series) #2, the inks are credited to Rudy Lapick.
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"The Best of Archie Comics" Books One & Two!

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Everything's Archie (Digest Version)

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Disclose Notes: Information on the month's Archie comics. Special recognition is given to New Crusaders: Rise Of The Heroes #1, Archie #636, and Life With Archie #22. Page also contains indicia.
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Download the Archie App for free!

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Disclose Notes: Inside back cover house ad for the Archie Comics Digital Download App.
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The Archie App. Download it for free!

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