Comic books in 'Basketball'

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"Beware the Pretty Pirate"; Mid-term is a strange time to be having a school party, but thats when Mr. Weatherbee and Miss Grundy are scheduled to take their leave!; What?; You thought they were happy here?; Well, that was before "Long Jane Silver" sailed into view!; Beware the Pretty Pirate! "Party Line" one-page Fat Charley story, script and art by Joe Edwards. "Defeat from Within," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Veronica and Nancy argue who is the better basketball player, Archie or Chuck; Their argument affects the play of the whole Riverdale team. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. Hostess Twinkies ad with Josie, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Switch Hitch, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Veronica agree to switch home lives for a day, but each finds the experience less than they expected. Dealer's Choice, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Archie decides to pull a prank on Veronica, based on her periodic obsession with cards and fortune telling. Advertisement for Laugh Comics Digest #27. The Believer, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Joe Edwards; Veronica tries her best to cure Betty of her unlimited optimism. Disco Darlings Fashions page with Betty And Veronica, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. 36 pgs. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. Hostess Fruit Pies ad with Josie, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. Vacation Vexation, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica plants a travel brochure near Betty, hoping Betty will go skiing on Mount Royal thinking Veronica is going there; That way, Veronica will have the gang to herself on Snow Valley, where she's really traveling. Wind Chill Factor, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty is the object of ridicule from her friends for buying a down-filled thermal expedition parka and pants to protect her from the cold. Strung Out, script by Frank Doyle, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica has some early success at macrame, something Betty doesn't do, and soon she's filling the mansion with macrame. 36 pgs. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

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Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. Designing Women, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; To lift Betty's spirits, Veronica uses every weapon in her vast arsenal of "getting her way" to get everyone to buy one of Betty's macaroni statuettes. Wild West Fashions with Betty And Veronica, art by Dan DeCarlo Jr. Just Picture This, script by Frank Doyle, art by Dan DeCarlo; Veronica "borrows" her father's new sports car, dents it, then stashes the car in the Cooper's garage and reports the car as stolen. Hot Stuff, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Feeling threatened by Cheryl's apparent ability to generate a great deal of heat when kissing a boy, Veronica and Betty both try to match her power on Archie. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.40.

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Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. Pizza Party, script by Mark Esposito, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty and Veronica keep ordering pizzas because Archie is the delivery boy. Tennis, Anyone?--Glenn Scarpelli In Hollywood, script and art by Henry Scarpelli. Advertisement for the Katy Keene Fan Club. Saving Face, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Archie comes to the mistaken impression that Mr. Lodge is beating Veronica and struggles to come to her rescue. You Guest It, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; After accepting an invitation to sleep over at Betty's, Veronica agrees to help prepare dinner. She proves to be some help. 36 pgs. $0.65. Cover price $0.65.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Kick Off," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; In the face of derision from her male counterparts, Miss Grundy demonstrates that she's as mechanically adept as they are. "and an Hour Later," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx gets to choose when she'll have dessert. "The Sporting Life," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Dilton asks Chuck to teach him basketball, so he can impress a girl. "How Low Can You Get?", script and art by Dick Malmgren; Flush with cash, Jughead unfortunately runs into one of his many creditors. Betty and Veronica's Cheerleader Puzzle activity page by Jon D'Agostino. "How De-Feet-ing," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie gets some terrible news from a doctor. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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"Double Your Pleasure"; The gang notices Dilton isn't acting like himself and when Dilton show up and ask for there help to stop himself they get more perplexed. "Getting the Word"; Charley isn't sure the word his teacher called him was good or bad. "Getting the Message with Alexander Graham Bell"; Archie helps Reggie to understand the importance of hearing thanks to a history lesson about Alexander Graham Bell. "Good Deal" Hostess Cup Cakes ad with Archie. "Rare Hair"; Veronica tells Betty she is worried about the football teams grooming habits. Archie Quarter Comics ad. "Habit Bit"; The Ski Instructor points out Betty's bad habits. Archie Club News. "Deep-Rooted"; Reggie puts his two cents in on improving Pop's and gets Moose seeing red. Archie Digest ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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by Various The spotlight is on the wonderful cast of Archie supporting characters, in this double- digest featuring new stories and classic tales! Digest, 192pgs, FC $3.59 Cover price $3.59.

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Written by Carly Usdin. Art by Noah Hayes. Cover by Cara McGee. Tiffany and the Coven accidentally stumble onto a surprising discovery… resident cynic Nicole's secret life as an aspiring stand-up comic! Plus, the final regular game of the season is coming up, and with it, questions about the Avant-Guards' place in the playoffs...not to mention the future of the league itself! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Cover by Jorge Pacheco (?). "Look – I'm a Monster," art by Marty Taras; An atomic accident causes Huey to grow to giant size. Untitled Buzzy the Funny Crow story; Katnip chases Buzzy onto a movie set where he thinks he finds himself surrounded by Martians. "How to Cure a Cold," art by Marty Taras; Papa tries several different cures for Huey's cold, but ends up catching it himself. "Holiday on Mice"; The mice build a circus in the back yard to keep Katnip too tired to chase them. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $1.25.

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Story and Art by Sergio Aragones & Various. Cover by Jason Ho and Mike Rote. Mr. Burns brings a professional women's basketball team to Springfield; however, when the team goes from worst to first, Lisa discovers a reason to blow the whistle on her father's unscrupulous boss. Then, Sideshow Bob hypnotizes Bart and enacts a plan to not only humiliate his nemesis but one that will lead to his eventual doom. Also, Sergio Aragonés serves up a new installment of 'Maggie's Crib.' Cover price $2.99.

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Written by George Gladir, Kathleen Webb, and Mike Pellowski. Art by Dan DeCarlo. Cover by Dan DeCarlo and Alison Flood. Veronica uses psychology to get Betty away from the boys because Ms. Cooper is a little too impressive to the boys for Veronica's tastes. Veronica has suddenly dedicated herself to basketball because she's decided she's going to join the WNBA and score a huge endorsement deal. Betty and Veronica attend Reggie's stand-up set at a local comedy club. Betty and Veronica construct a snow figurine that's realistic enough to fool Archie into flirting with it. Kit Kat Bar ad, art by Jack Davis. Snowboard Sweeties fashion page with Betty And Veronica by Rex W. Lindsey. 36 pages, full color. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

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1st Printing. "Mortar's Mad Love!" and "Bruise Crew Rescue!" Written by Beau Smith. Art and cover by Tim Harkins. 32 Pages, Full Color. standard paper stock. NOTE: Story Titles may vary on 1st printings and reprints. Cover price $1.95.

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Strange Sports Stories. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. "The Hot-Shot Hoopsters," script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; A college basketball team is put under quarantine when one of the members becomes ill; A young team of geniuses offer to take their place in the upcoming match against Alvania; These eggheads, between twelve and fourteen years of age, use their knowledge of physics to help them come up with a winning game-plan. Autobiography of Carmine Infantino with caricature by Crawford. "Danger on the Martian Links!", script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Wale Marner is a golf pro in the 24th century, where the sport has become far deadlier than years past. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by John Carey. Stories by Don R. Christensen and various. Art by various. Featuring the tales "Star Struck," "The Monster Mixup" and "Tunnel Trouble"! Starring Bugs Bunny, Professor Puddil, Jesse James, Elmer Fudd and Buzz Bunny! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

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Whitman edition. Sherlock Holmes parody. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

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Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by James Wilcox and George Kapitan. Boys' adventure with military cadet and sportsman Dick Cole, who appeared in Blue Bolt, 4Most and Target Comics before getting his own series. After a body is found on the pistol range, it looks like Dick Cole fired the fatal bullet. Freshman Rip Rory faces harassment from upperclassmen until he proves himself on the basketball court. A local coach turns the townspeople against the cadets at Dick Cole's nearby military academy. Dick Cole: Death On the Pistol Range; Rip Rory; The Ski Jump; Dick Cole. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Hearts and Minds: Part 2 of 5 - Written by Brian Wood. Art by Riccardo Burchielli. Cover by John Paul Leon.The world struggles to come to grips with Parco Delgado's nuclear revelation, and while he's shooting hoops and avoiding the press, Matty is out there forging new alliances and advancing his own agenda. But with spyplane overflights and rumors of search-and-destroy teams being deployed, how long can any of this last? Not even the city's own new media outlet, Radio Free DMZ, has the answers.32 pages, full color. MATURE READERS. Cover price $2.99.

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Anthology type comic featuring comic book adaptations of a variety of cartoon shows. This issue has the Harlem Globetrotters in "Double Dribble Trouble" and Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines in "Truce and Consequences." No story/art credits given. # on cover: 10250-201, January Cover price $0.15.

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Written by David Campiti, David Lawrence, and Elaine Lee. Art by Francis Nuguit, Jinky Coronado, and Larry Tuazon. For fans of fantasy on Free Comic Book Day Red Giant Entertainment offers up a special preview of two upcoming titles Pandora's Blogs, and Duel Identity! 6-in. x 9-in., 28 pages, full color.

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Cover by Steven Cummings. Story by Joe Brusha and Ralph Tedesco. Written by Joe Brusha, Ralph Tedesco and Raven Gregory. Art by Alfred Trujillo, Anthony Spay, Jordan Gunderson and Dafu Yu. It's the season to be jolly...the season to give and receive gifts. But not everyone is here to spread holiday cheer and not all the gifts received have been asked for. Beware of the gifts from Krampus which come with a price! This special issue features four all new short stories and introduces a brand new character to the Grimm Universe. Don't miss out on all the holiday fun. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $5.99.

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Whitman edition. Cover price $0.15.

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Story, art and cover by Ben Dunn. Teen everyman Kyle Talyor is about to experience divine and demonic intervention, heralded by the appearance of Sarah, his Guardian Angel. She must protect him until it's time to face his "destiny," and whatever fate ultimately awaits him. Sinister forces have gathered to bring down the Kingdom of Heaven, and Kyle is caught on the front lines of a real Holy War! Bi-monthly. b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.99.

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How Does It Work (1950) is a promotional comic book published by Westinghouse Electric, Corp. 16 pages, full color, 7-in. x 10.25-in., newsprint, with no cover price.

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Faulty Friend; Jughead pretends to not be friends with Archie because of his own faults. Archie Club News. Promo for Archie Annual 21. The Thinker starring Archie and Jughead. Li'l Jinx humor page by Joe Edwards. The Family Tree starring Archie and Jughead. The Beast; Hot Dog steals Jughead's lunch and the others defend Hot Dog and feed him even more. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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First 60-cent issue. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. "Bucolic Frolic" Hostess snack cakes ad with Josie, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "A Most Colorful Fellow," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Reggie tries to blackmail Jughead into supplying him with free artist's paints. "That's An Order" half-page Li'l Jinx's Pal, Charley story by Joe Edwards. "Dodge City," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; A muscle-bound bully is looking for Archie, so Jughead cons him into calling out Moose instead. "What's In a Name," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Archie tries to get Jughead to appreciate the beautiful sound of Veronica's name. "Clothes Make the Man," script by Kerry Doyle (as Kerry King), art by Samm Schwartz; When Mr. Weatherbee intimates that Jughead's attire isn't respectable, Jughead decides to wear a suit and tie to school the next day. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

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Cover art by Rex W. Lindsey. "Pops Last Stand," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; A fast food chain named "Pop's" comes to town and sues Pop Tate for infringing on their trademark. "Nightmares" one-page story. "Flight Plight" one-page story; Sabrina flies on a vacuum cleaner rather than a broom. "A Dog of a Different Color," script by Frank Doyle, art by Rex Lindsey; Dilton's experiment turns Hot Dog pink in color. "Things That Go Munch In the Night," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; It's two in the morning and Jughead is craving some of Gaston's famous bread pudding. "Jellybean's Big Bro" one-page story, script and art by Rex W. Lindsey. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.75.

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NBA SUPERSTAR Lebron James. Special promotional comic created for the sports beverage Powerade. cover description: James looking up at basketball in his hand with 2 guys bottom right corner

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NBA SUPERSTAR James Lebron. Special promotional comic created for the sports beverage Powerade. cover description: James flying after basketball with guy at the bottom with mouth open.

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NBA SUPERSTAR James Lebron. Special promotional comic created for the sports beverage Powerade. cover description: James with basketball (behind title) at top of cover and 3 cheerleaders at bottom left.

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Variant cover by Jock. NBA SUPERSTAR James Lebron. Special promotional comic created for the sports beverage Powerade. cover description: James with 2 basketballs standing over railcar.

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NBA SUPERSTAR James Lebron. Special promotional comic created for the sports beverage Powerade. cover description: James #23 jumping with basketball and girl's face bottom right corner.

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Sexy Sports Basketball Variant Limited to 350. (C) Juan Jose Ryp (W) Mike Wolfer (A) Marc Borstel This is it: The most incredible turning point in the history of the LADY DEATH series itself! Having returned to the Under Realm Lady Death finds that everything she knew and understood about herself, her magical heritage and her powers have been irrevocably shattered. Not only must she come to terms with new abilities which make her the true embodiment of Death, Hope must also contend with an Under Realm ruled for seven years by her half-sister Tormina. Welcome to the debut of the incredibly lush, painted illustrations of new series artist Marc Borstel! Cover price $9.99.

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Last 30-cent cover price. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Hostess snack cakes ad with Josie. "Fuel Folly," pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie puts Dilton's experimental new fuel in his jalopy and soon the car is levitating over Riverdale. "The Best Of The Worst," inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie and Betty try to cure Chuck of his lack of humility. "Puzzle Freak," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx turns Charley on to riddles and puzzles. "The Pain Killer," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Fred learns the hard way that you don't engage Miss Beazly in idle conversation. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. The New Generation, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Jon D'Agostino; The Archies meet a soldier who was wounded in Vietnam and is confused and depressed about all the trouble in the world today; When he sees that kids in Riverdale oppose the war but get along without rioting or racial prejudice, the soldier goes back to the veterans' hospital with hope that the younger generation can fix the world's problems. A Solution For Pollution, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Marty Epp; The Archies discover that the river is full of dead fish, killed by chemicals from the Lodge paper mill; They go to Mr. Lodge himself to warn him about what his factories are doing to the water and air. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Buckle Up and Stay Safe! public service announcement with the Archie gang. A Helping Hand, script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; All the kids are enthusiastic about volunteering at Eddy's Soup Kitchen (though Veronica takes some convincing). Listening In! word search puzzle with Miss Beazly. Retail Whirl, script by Rich Margopoulos, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Archie accidentally drives a defective ATV through Bumley's Department Store, endangering his job there but saving Mrs. Bumley from serious injury. Kidding Around!, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Rex W, Lindsey, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Veronica is jealous when she meets the pretty older sister of the boy Archie is mentoring. Archie Club News. 36 pgs. $0.65. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

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Cover art by John Stanley. The Strong, Silent One; Lulu cant understand why her 8-month-old cousin doesnt say words. The Super Puzzle; Tubby mixes up the pieces of five jigsaw puzzles together. Alvin's Friend; Alvins dog Herman causes Mr. Moppet all sorts of trouble at the beach. Little Itch's Animal Circus; Lulu tells Alvin about when the poor little girl visited Itchs animal circus. New Girl; Tubby wants very much to meet the new girl in the neighborhood. All scripts and pencils by John Stanley, inks by Irving Tripp. One-page text story, Lulus Diry ("Diary"). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by David Alvarez & Mike DeCarlo. Stories by Sholly Fisch, Sam Agro, Robbie Busch and Earl Kress. Art by Neal Sternecky & Scott McRae, Leo Batic & Horacio Ottolini, Mike DeCarlo and Walter Carzon & Ruben Torreiro. Featuring: Ralph Phillips in "My Hero!"; Daffy Duck, Tweety and the Crusher in "Daffy Dunk"; Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd in "Elmer Appleseed"; and Daffy Duck (Duck Dodgers), Porky Pig (Cadet), Dr. I.Q. High and Rumpelstiltskin in "Troll You So"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.