Comic books in 'Archie'

Written by Barbara Slate, Mike Pellowski, Barbara Slate, and George Gladir. Art by Stan Goldberg, John Lowe, Bob Smith Cover by Stan Goldberg and Bob Smith. When Archie thinks Betty is moving away from Riverdale, Jughead advises him to take her to dinner and tell her that he loves her. Betty wins the title of Riverdale High's Swan Queen and Veronica finds it difficult to accept. The girls stage a fashion show with elaborate hats to raise money for school activities. Betty records several humorous record-breaking events performed by her friends. 36 pages, full color. $2.19. Cover price $2.19.

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by Various "The Big Breakup" (by Kathleen Webb & Stan Goldberg): Word gets out that Betty is writing a "Dear John" letter, and every one of her friends is paranoid that it might be for them! "The Big Parade" (by George Gladir & Stan Goldberg): It's Thanksgiving, and the one giving thanks is Pansky's Costume Shop, who would be out of business if the gang didn't need costumes for a parade! FC, 32pg$2.19 Cover price $2.19.

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by Various In "Baby, It's Frigid Outside" (by Kathleen Webb and Stan Goldberg), it's the coldest night of the year, but a date with Adam is sure to warm things up for Betty! Then, in "Family Business" (by Mike Pellowski and Stan Goldberg), a sample viewing of the "Nostalgia TV Channel" proves that when it comes to families, the more things change, the more they stay the same! Lastly, in "Shop Till You Drop" (by Bill Golliher and Stan Goldberg), Betty comes up with a way to shop despite having a low budget ? become a "personal shopper" for others! 32pgs, FC$2.19 Cover price $2.19.

Written by Barbara Slate and Kathleen Webb. Art by Stan Goldberg and John Lowe. Cover by Stan Goldberg and Bob Smith. Archie chooses Veronica over Betty in his usual clumsy manner, and it gets Betty to consider dumping Archie for good. Betty agrees to spend the afternoon with Veronica, and the two then discover none of the things they want to do are compatible with the other one. Archie assigns Betty to research and write an article on cheap, creative alternatives to peanut butter. Snowed in, Alice asks Polly to find a way to relieve the boredom of a fidgety Betty. 36 pages, full color. $2.19. Cover price $2.19.

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BETTY #145 by Various. "Worth the Effort?" (by Kathleen Webb & Stan Goldberg): Fed up with Veronica's tardiness, Archie asks Betty out instead... but will he be in time for the ever-prompt Betty? "Now Playing" (by George Gladir & Stan Goldberg): Veronica installs a home theater that's more "theater" than home, but Betty's just hoping Archie will cuddle up at her modest home and watch a "low-tech" DVD instead! 7x10, 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.19 Cover price $2.19.

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"Dancing Paws": Betty's new dance partner literally has two left feet, when she enters a dance contest with Jughead's dog Hot Dog! (George Gladir & Stan Goldberg) "Like- wise": When Archie's klutziness starts to rub off on Betty, her parents wonder whether she's seeing him too much! (Mike Pellowski & Stan Goldberg) 7x10, 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.19 Cover price $2.19.

by Various "Cinder-Betty" (by George Gladir & Stan Goldberg): When Betty re-imagines the Cinderella story, it turns out more practical than magical! "I Know What I Like" (by Kathleen Webb & Stan Goldberg): Someone call a remodeling Expert ? Betty's looking to give her bedroom a makeover! 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.19 Cover price $2.19.

by Various In "Action Faction," a summer job at a toy company finds Betty consulting the creators of the "Action Girl" doll. Then, in "On Again, Off Again," Veronica is providing real-time summer wardrobe updates on her weblog, but how's Betty supposed to get any gardening done? 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

by Various "Flattery Will Get You": Rule #1: Never flatter a girl so you can borrow her tandem bike- to take her rival, Veronica on a date! "Fan Flair": Betty gets caught between a "rock" and a hard place when she interviews two girls who each claim to be the biggest fan of "The Jammers"! "Picture Perfect": When a favorite portrait of Archie is accidentally tossed, it gives Betty the perfect opportunity to spend a day with Archie, snapping away! 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

by George Gladir & Stan Goldberg "Triangle Wrangle": Riverdale is celebrating its 100th anniversary, and just as she did back in Betty #130, Betty once again hosts a tour of the town. A key point of her tour is how much progress Riverdale has made in social, industrial and technological advances ? but one thing has stayed the same: the eternal love triangle between Betty, Archie and Veronica! 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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by Barbara Slate, Kathleen Webb, & Stan Goldberg "Secret Recipe": Betty thinks she'll bake her way into Archie's heart, but soon finds the recipe for love is much more easy and sublime! "Friends ?Til Archie Do Us Part!": Betty imagines what her friendship with Veronica will be like after high school... and somehow Archie is still at the center of it all! 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

by Various "The Unsung Heroes": When Reggie and Veronica are crowned Prince and Princess of the Winter Carnival dance, each claims bragging rights to who's the better bragger! "Movie Madness": Archie takes Veronica to a movie theater with at-your-seat service... and when Veronica learns the server is Betty, the movie may end before it begins! "Hare Today, Gone Now!": It's a case of presto-strange-o when Betty rediscovers her favorite children's book in the local library... about a magical rabbit that appears and disappears at will! 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

by Various "Dream Drama": The line between fantasy and reality blurs as Betty keeps dreaming about Veronica ruining her dates with Archie by running off with her freckle-faced beau! "Rest Test": When school is canceled due to snow, Betty gets set to catch up on her sleep... but the noisy plows, snow blowers and snowball fighting kids have other ideas!"The Big Opportunity": In a classic Archie comedy of errors, who's taking who to the dance turns into a case of "musical chairs!" 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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by Various "Primary Proposal": Archie has some new competition! When Betty becomes an assistant teacher, her class is filled with grammar school Romeo's! "Pin Din": Betty's new beau is a bowling strike pro, but will he throw a 'gutter ball' in the romance department? "Changing Rumor": A romantic trek down a nature reserve trail turns raucous when Betty and Archie encounter ATV's instead of horses! 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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By Various. "Family Glee": Researching her family tree, Betty can't help but imagine if there were Archies and Veronicas in her ancestors' lives! "Smell My Face": Betty can't wait to test her latest perfume on Archie, but when he starts to sneeze due to his cold, she thinks he's allergic to it! "Perfectly Ridiculous": Betty has the blues over her "perfectionism" until she starts making some welcome mistakes! 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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By Various. "The Long & the Short of It": Ah, the "strands" of introspection that bind a teen's life together: Betty is deep in thought, pondering what kind of haircut to get! "Double Trouble": Beach blanket Betty boards her board again, surfing up a storm while Archie and Adam compete for who can pamper her most! "Be a Sport": Jogging, biking, softball, tennis, basketball... Betty puts the "her" in "ov-her-active!" 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

By Various. "Snap Decision": It's sand, surf and silliness as Betty shares her summer photo album with you! "The Mystery of History": A book on queens and empresses has Betty daydreaming about a life of luxury and loyal subjects... much like Veronica! "Networking": Betty learns that dating the most popular guy comes at a price, namely privacy! 32pgs, FC Cover price $2.25.

By Various. "Polly Wants Some Trouble": A night on the town with Archie and Jughead turns into a "fright" on the town when Betty brings the parrot she's babysitting... who promptly insults everyone they meet by mimicking what he's heard on TV! "Dream Come True": While Archie's away, Betty dreams of him all day! "The Ultimate Power": When the girls read about a new super-heroine movie, a beach towel discussion on what powers they'd love to have takes place. 32pgs, FC. Cover price $2.25.

By Bill Golliher, Kathleen Webb, George Gladir & Stan Goldberg. "Time For a Change": Betty relishes the transition from summer vacation back to school. "Nothing to Sneeze At": Betty manages to elude the cold that has affected the rest of her classmates... but for how long? "The Collecting Bug": Hey all you pack rats, Betty is writing an article about collecting for the local newspaper! 32pgs, FC. Cover price $2.25.

By George Gladir, Stan Goldberg & Bill Golliher "Spreading the Word": In an effort to improve attendance for their girl's basketball team games, Betty and her teammates appeal to their girl-crazy and snack-crazy boyfriends to show up! "Construction Dysfunction": Determined not to be upstaged by the neighbor, Betty's dad decides to do some home improvement repairs himself, even if he'll need to hire a real handyman to fix his work later! "Out of Sight, Out of Mind": Betty is determined not to obsess over "what's his name," no matter how many things remind her of him! 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

By Mike Pellowski & Stan Goldberg. "The Perfect Gift": When the director of the senior's home tells Betty it won't be a very merry Christmas for the home's residents due to budget cuts, Betty enlists the gang for a little good ?ol fashioned Christmas magic! "The Pink Ballet Slippers": A box of Christmas ornaments inspires years' worth of cherished holiday memories for Betty! "Only Dreamin'": Here is Archie Andrews ? emboldened, empowered... and completely embellished in Betty's dreams! 32pgs, FC Cover price $2.25.

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by Various 'Tear Jerker': Deeply affected by a sad video she watched, Betty can't help but be reminded of it, especially every time Archie says something to her! 'Really Special': In this poignant tale, a pair of glamorous gloves from Betty's grandmother makes Mr. Cooper realize what a special young lady his daughter has grown to be. 'Hot & Cold': Betty gives the first big chill an icy reception! Cover price $2.25.

by Various 'A Study in Studying': Betty's dreams of high marks on her mid-terms are foiled by dreams of another sort - daydreams of Archie! 'Everything is Beautiful': Did you ever have one of those times where everything went so wrong that something was bound to go right? 'Sales Help!': Betty's new job helping customers at a department store has its obstacles, the biggest being that the customers all want to help themselves! Cover price $2.25.

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by Various 'Buried Treasure': Betty laments having to put off the beach until her room is clean, but changes her tune when her cleaning takes her down memory lane. 'Tired but True!': An afternoon 'relaxing' at the beach has Betty all tuckered out! 'The Fantasy': Betty imagines what life would be like in Veronica's designer shoes. Cover price $2.25.

by Various 'Cloud 9': A kiss from Archie sends Betty afloat, literally, in this whimsical tale! 'Nothing to Do': Betty visits Veronica to fight the summer doldrums, and learns just how valuable having 'down time' can be! 'Falling Apart': With fall just around the corner, Betty laments the passing of summer... or does she? Cover price $2.25.

by Various 'Drawing on Experience?': When Betty enters a teen horror story contest, she reaches into her memory bank for a terrifying tale of a foreboding mansion and eerie tiki keychain! 'The Problem': So many love triangles, so little time is the stuff of high school dating! 'Who Knows Best?': Betty's attempts to learn more about healthy snacking give her a lot of food for thought! 'Friday Night Fever': Riverdale has its own 'Friday Night Lights' action with plenty of football fever! Cover price $2.25.

by Various 'In the Mood': Lamenting the lack of an atmospheric restaurant that teens can afford, Betty suggests Pop Tate make a few 'romantic' changes: 'Why oh Why?': Betty asks the question, 'Why do I love Archie?' The question is, what's her answer? 'Just an Ordinary Day': Betty has just had one of those days... which is why she's having such trouble entering it in her diary! Cover price $2.25.

by Slate, Gladir, Pellowski & Goldberg Betty tries to relieve Archie's math stress by giving him the gift of tutoring in 'A Case of Stressmas,' but what about the gift she gives to relieve Veronica's stress? Plus, when Archie and Adam learn Betty likes collecting penguin figures, no flea market or antique store can restock them fast enough for 'The Collector!' When klutzy Archie helps the Coopers decorate their Christmas tree, is it 'Miracle Work' or doomsday for the ornaments? Finally, when Veronica jets off to Paris, Betty ponders whether it's worth being Archie's 'Second-Hand Girl' for the Winter Wonderland dance. Cover price $2.25.

by George Gladir, Mike Pellowski, & Stan Goldberg The winter blues are that much bluer for Betty when Veronica emails photos of her Hawaiian vacation to Betty as 'Consolation.' Someone needs to 'Hold the Phone' when Archie and Betty mix their cell phones up - which spells big trouble for Veronica when she sends text messages to try to ditch a night out with Betty in favor of a date with Archie! When stress has Betty utterly exhausted, Veronica introduces her to 'The Treatment' of the pampered spa life! Betty makes a 'Clean Sweep' of the TV room so she and Archie can watch a movie - but with a scary movie and bowl of popcorn on the agenda, can it stay clean for long? Cover price $2.25.

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by Gladir, Webb, Slate & Goldberg The girls promote 'The Green Scene' when they decide to give a trophy to the boy who does the most to help reduce global warming, in this amusing tale filled with useful environmental tips. Betty has the perfect recipe to cheer everyone up on a gloomy day - 'Let Them Eat Cake.' bake a cake! When Betty wants 'A Friend Indeed' and demos a robo-dog, Carmel the cat does everything she can to remind her owner she's 'the cat's meow!' You'll 'bust a gut' reading this 'mad as a March hare' tale where ridiculous thoughts and 'Idiomatic Expression' are used to express everyone's feelings! Cover price $2.25.

by Mike Pellowski, George Gladir, Bill Golliher & Stan Goldberg Wanting to be a 'Fantasy Girl,' the girls imagine what it would be like to have extraordinary powers, instead of extra ordinary powers! It's service with a smirk for Archie when he shows up at a restaurant with a new date, and Betty as his waitress, and an 'Unstable Table!' Modern technology has given today's teens numerous ways to communicate - except for when it comes to 'Getting the Message!' Finally, Betty learns that when springtime arrives, plans become as unpredictable as the weather, and she needs a 'Decision Maker!' Cover price $2.25.

by Slate, Webb, Gladir & Goldberg Everyone has an opinion on what color Betty should paint her room, but what reaction will her 'Curious Color Choice' provoke? Those lazy, hazy days of summer find Betty especially hazy - because she's finding new ways to stay up later each night! Finally, an inaccurate weather forecast leaves Archie and Betty with a whole beach to themselves - and enough sun rays to get a tan 10 times over! Cover price $2.25.

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by Gladir, Golliher, Pellowski & Goldberg Convinced Archie is stepping out with a harem of girls, Betty tosses all reminders of him away... but are things really as they seem? Can Betty and Archie be 'Fast Food Friends' when she learns she's Archie's new boss at the burger joint? Betty and the young girl she mentors have so much in common they're practically clone, but is it a 'Mentor Mismatch' where their their opinions on Archie are concerned? Finally, Betty dreams of searching for a mystery object at a flea market, and the next morning goes to the flea market to seek it out, even though she has no idea what it is! Cover price $2.25.

by George Gladir, Mike Pellowski, Bill Golliher & Stan Goldberg For someone who claims not to be superstitious, Betty sure hopes that 'The Many Charms of Luck' she has will bring her good luck! Betty takes a 'Fitness Quiz' and learns the secret of her mother's physical fitness - being a housewife! Everyone loves how 'Breath Taking' Betty's new cheese dip goes down - it's just the halitosis aftermath they can do without! Finally, attending her cousin's wedding gives Betty an opportunity to observe several married couples, and witness the 'good times and bad' firsthand! Cover price $2.25.

Christmas Issue - by George Gladir, Mike Pellowski & Stan Goldberg Betty and her friends compare their energy conserving dates... and how their boyfriends did or didn't comply! Then, thumbing through her diary takes Betty 'Down Memory Lane,' back to Christmas when she was 9 years old. Tired of all the attention Veronica draws when they go shopping together, Betty decides to be a 'Secret Shopper' and make a solo shopping trip - and has all the sales clerks competing to sell something to 'Veronica's friend!' Finally, Betty has 'The Dilemma' on her hands - can she find a way to get her boyfriends Archie and Adam to see eye-to-eye? Cover price $2.25.

Valentine's Day issue - by Barbara Slate & Stan Goldberg 'My One & Only Valentine!' Betty makes homemade Valentine's Day cards for Archie and Reggie, one declaring love and the other friendship - but will the cards reach the correct recipients? It's a comedy of romantic errors as only Archie Comics could deliver it! As a special bonus, Betty shows her readers how to make homemade Valentines of their own! Cover price $2.25.

(W) George Gladir, Bill Golliher, Mike Pellowski (A) Stan Goldberg The kids want to hold a 'green day' ecological event at the school, but Mr. Weatherbee worries about how much 'green' it would cost to hold it! Then, Betty gets a job with perks - literally - when she takes a position as a perky store greeter! Next, Betty offers to chauffeur Archie around until he earns enough money to fix his own car. Hope she has a lot of gas money! Finally, 'Dog Daze' hits Riverdale when Betty agrees to dogsit a neighbor's seemingly well-behaved pooch. Cover price $2.50.

The Prom Crashers: Part 2 of 2 - Written by Dan Parent. Art by Stan Goldberg. Picking up from last month's Veronica #194, the prom crashing continues! A constant source of drama and mayhem, the school prom has long sent the eternal love triangle of Veronica, Archie and Betty to the brink. Now, Betty and Veronica form an alliance to face the source of much of their past prom grief: Cheryl Blossom! They've crashed Pembrooke's prom, and Archie has followed along for damage control - but what if the girls don't want Archie to save them? Do they have designs on Cheryl's date and the other eligible Pembrooke pals? Will Archie take his chances with a Pembrooke gal? And what's happening back at Riverdale's own prom? Grab your tux, gown, cummerbund and corsage and join the fun! Cover price $2.50.

Written by Hal Lifson, and George Gladir. Art by Stan Goldberg. A summer internship at 'Harmon's Bazzar' fashion magazine brings Betty face-to-face with a demanding diva of a boss. Imagine Betty's surprise when the boss demands she model for the magazine's spring fashion spectacular! Then, The 'Good Will Girls' are back and their charity baseball game is a grand-slam success, especially with Betty pitching strikes from the mound and Archie pitching snacks in the stands! Finally, Hot Dog makes a 'splash' by 'catching a wave' at the dog surfing contest! Cover price $2.50.

Written by Kathleen Webb. Art by Stan Goldberg. Betty worries that the first day of school will be the worst day of school! Then, Betty has a case of puppy love - literally - when she finds a stray dog! Finally, when Betty retrieves Archie's missing class ring, Veronica assumes he's made his final choice - and the love triangle goes on and on! Cover price $2.50.

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Christmas Issue - Written by Barbara Slate, George Gladir, and Mike Pellowski. Art by Stan Goldberg. Betty's friends are left 'hanging on the line' when she becomes obsessed with her clothespin doll collection! Next, when Betty's grandparents come over for the holidays they bring their own Christmas ornaments, each representing a magical moment in their romance! Then, it's time once again for beloved holiday traditions: stockings, presents, mistletoe - and competing Christmas parties from Betty and Veronica! Finally, while the weather may be cold, Archie knows how to warm Betty's heart! Cover price $2.50.

Written by Hal Lifson. Art by Stan Goldberg. Betty gets an opportunity to see how students in the Golden State live when a student exchange program sends her to California! Unlike Riverdale High, glitzy Beverly Hills High feels more like a movie than a high school, with students decked out in the latest fashions, shades, and accessories. Betty trains for the track team with her new friend Olympia and gets to see some of the sights, including Rodeo Drive. All we can say is: Veronica Lodge, eat your heart out! Cover price $2.50.

Written by George Gladir and Mike Pellowski. Art by Stan Goldberg. Archie hopes to win Betty's heart by being her partner in a dance competition. Will Riverdale's resident klutz trip the light fantastic, or merely trip up? Then, the local paper sponsors a contest awarding a thousand dollars to the most frugal teen. Guess which master of the 'cheap date' enters the contest? Finally, when she gets a job making submarine sandwiches, Betty learns that special orders are more than 'meats' the eye! Cover price $2.50.

Written by Craig Boldman and George Gladir. Art by Stan Goldberg. With help from Dilton's holographic projector, Betty finds a way to declare her love for Archie without having to actually carve their initials in a tree. Then, the neighborhood paperboy is awfully interested in making deliveries at the Cooper home. Later, Nancy and Betty both wish they had more time for fun, and thanks to a wishbone those wishes may come true! Finally, Betty's Mom is shocked at how much effort Betty is putting into cleaning the house - until she learns Betty invited Archie over! Cover price $2.99.

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(W) Alex Simmons (A) Dan Parent THE NEW KIDS-Part Five: 'What's Old is New, Again'. New boy Sayid is cute, cool, fun... and has Betty's full attention - much to Archie's envy! But Betty has another problem - a new girl who's making her articles for the school paper last page news! Meanwhile, new teacher Mr. Fine thinks Ms. Grundy is quite fine! Cover price $2.99.

(W) George Gladir (A) Jack Morelli Betty and Chuck team up to create a new super heroine that will appeal to female readers, but creative differences soon threaten 'A Super Duper Story.' Then, in 'Sweet Treats,' the always thoughtful Betty tries helping Archie, but it ends up being Veronica that gets treats from Betty's sweet nature! Cover price $2.99.

(W) Bill Galliher (A) Pat Kennedy & Tim Kennedy In 'A Friend to the End,' Betty's imaginary childhood friend returns! How can Betty continue with teen life when Miss Fablo looks to pick up where they left off? Then, in 'The Big Mess,' Nancy uses her organizing skills to help Betty clean her room, but may have taken on more she can handle! Finally, 'The Birthday Bash,' Betty takes full advantage of getting stuck in the car with Archie to outdo Veronica! Cover price $2.99.

(W/A) Dan Parent Continued from last month's Veronica #206! 'Spy Girls: Back in Action,' Part 2. Pranks and bad behavior are running wild in Riverdale! Agents Betty and Veronica soon discover the problems could be caused by coded messages hidden on the popular kids show Funtime USA! And the main culprit appears to be a lovable clown named Klutzy. Things look to get worse when Funtime USA makes a live stop in Riverdale! Cover price $2.99.

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(W) George Gladir, Mike Pellowski, John Rose (A) The Kennedy Bros., Jack Morelli (C) Fernando Ruiz In 'Fantasy Flair', Betty dreams of Archie being a superhero and sweeping her off her feet... literally! Next, In 'Just Relax', Betty and Midge take a vacation with Betty's parents and find out there is more than one way to relax! Then, in 'Shell Belle', Betty takes her Brownie troop to the beach to collect shells to make some fun crafts. Finally in 'Love the One You're With', Betty and Dilton find themselves with the same situation. Cover price $2.99.

(W) Frank Doyle (A/C) Dan DeCarlo All of Betty's dreams come true when Archie asks her to be his date at the dance. But she's forced to wake up when she can't afford to buy a new dress. Never one to sulk, Betty gets a job and with Archie at her side. She may not dance the night away, but she still gets Archie in the hilarious conclusion. In the second feature, Katy Keene, Skipper Mason goes on a monkey chase and gets more than he bargained for! Li'l Jinx makes an appearance in 'Sounds Fishy,' and Archie goes classic in 'Errant Boy' from 1957. Finally, everyone's favorite teenage witch, Sabrina, shows up in 'Strange Love!' Cover price $2.99.