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Issue Details

Issue #155
Published January 1987
Frequency bi-monthly
Cover Price 0.75 USD
Pages 36
Editing Victor Gorelick (editor); Richard Goldwater (editor-in-chief)

Cover Details - "Betty! Am I In Time"

Characters Betty Cooper; Archie Andrews
Synopsis Archie arrives just a little bit late for Betty's party.
Genre Teen
Pencils Dan DeCarlo (signed)
Inks Dan DeCarlo (signed)

1 page public service announcement "Buckle Up And Stay Safe"

Characters Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Mary Andrews; Fred Andrews; Jughead Jones; Reggie Mantle; Moose Mason
Synopsis Archie and the gang give reasons for using seat belts in the car.
Pencils Stan Goldberg (signed)
Inks Stan Goldberg (signed)
Notes Ad co-sponsored by the American Automobile Association.

6 page Betty story "Classic Comedy"

Characters Betty Cooper; Archie Andrews; Alice Cooper; Hiram Lodge; Veronica Lodge
Synopsis Archie is serving as a dress mannequin for Betty. A neighbor boy gets stuck in a tree and Archie is forced to climb after him, still in Betty's dress. Then the news media shows up.
Genre Teen
Script Frank Doyle
Pencils Dan DeCarlo
Inks Jim DeCarlo
Colors Barry Grossman
Letters Rod Ollerenshaw

1 page Archie; Cap'n Crunch advertisement "Free The Cap'n Mystery"

Characters Mr. Weatherbee; Jughead Jones; Veronica Lodge; Miss Grundy; Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper; Reggie Mantle; Moose Mason
Synopsis Mr. Weatherbee solicits help to save Cap'n Crunch from the evil Sogmaster.
Pencils Stan Goldberg
Inks Stan Goldberg

Half page promo (ad from the publisher) "Two For A Buck"

Characters Archie Andrews; two reindeer
Synopsis Discount offer for Archie's Christmas Stocking #567 and Betty and Veronica's Christmas Spectacular #568.
Pencils Dan DeCarlo Jr. ?
Inks Jim DeCarlo ?

Half page Sabrina story "Rare Find"

Characters Sabrina; Aunt Zelda
Synopsis Zelda runs her dieting plans by Sabrina.
Genre Teen
Pencils Stan Goldberg
Colors Barry Grossman ?

1 page Betty activity "Sleepwalking Puzzle!!"

Characters Betty Cooper
Synopsis Word scramble puzzle with a sleepwalking theme.
Script Rod Ollerenshaw
Pencils Rod Ollerenshaw
Inks Rod Ollerenshaw
Letters Rod Ollerenshaw

1 page promo (ad from the publisher) "Discount 32"

Characters Archie Andrews
Synopsis Subscription solicitation for Archie Comics line.
Pencils Stan Goldberg ?

6 page Betty story "Wishful Wishes"

Characters Betty Cooper; The Magical Frog; Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge; Andy the mechanic
Synopsis Grateful for saving him from a cat, a magical talking frog grants Betty three wishes. However, she inadvertently squanders them before she can get what she really wants.
Genre Teen
Script George Gladir
Pencils Stan Goldberg (as Stan G.)
Inks Rudy Lapick
Colors Barry Grossman ?
Letters Bill Yoshida ?

Half page promo (ad from the publisher) "Step Right Up"

Characters Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge
Synopsis Advertisement for "Two issues for $1.00" offer.
Pencils Bill Goliher ?
Inks Bill Goliher ?

Half page promo (ad from the publisher) "Save! Subscribe!"

Characters Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper
Synopsis Subscription solicitation for Archie's Double Digest.

5 page Betty story "Flipped Out"

Characters Betty Cooper; Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones; Veronica Lodge; Pop Tate
Synopsis Jughead slips Archie a two-headed coin to con him into taking Betty to the dance. However, Veronica overhears and tries to spoil the plan.
Genre Teen
Script Jim Ruth
Pencils Stan Goldberg (as Stan G.)
Inks Rudy Lapick
Colors Barry Grossman ?
Letters Bill Yoshida ?

1 page Archie story "Actress Practice"

Characters Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge; Jughead Jones; Miss Grundy
Synopsis Veronica auditions for the school play.
Genre Teen
Script Nate Butler
Pencils Nate Butler
Inks Nate Butler
Colors Barry Grossman ?
Letters Bill Yoshida ?

1 page Betty illustration "Paisley Rock"

Characters Betty Cooper
Synopsis No story; Betty models fashion designs submitted by readers.
Genre Teen
Pencils Dan DeCarlo Jr. (signed)
Inks Dan DeCarlo Jr. (signed)
Colors Barry Grossman ?

1 page promo (ad from the publisher) "Subscribe"

Characters Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones
Synopsis Subscription solicitation for the Archie Comics Digest line.

5 page Betty story "Happy Mirthday To You"

Characters Betty Cooper; Alice Cooper; Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge; Dilton Doily; Chuck Clayton; Reggie Mantle; Moose Mason; Ethel Muggs; Jughead Jones
Synopsis The gang plans a roller skating surprise birthday party for Betty.
Genre Teen
Script George Gladir
Pencils Dan DeCarlo Jr.
Inks Jim DeCarlo
Colors Barry Grossman ?
Letters Bill Yoshida ?

1 page promo (ad from the publisher) "Fans! Now You Can Join"

Characters Archie Andrews
Synopsis Advertisement for the Archie Fan Club.
Pencils Stan Goldberg ?

1 page letters page "Dear Betty"

Characters Betty Cooper
Synopsis "Betty" answers reader letters.
Pencils Joe Edwards
Inks Joe Edwards
Letters Joe Edwards