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Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) comic books

  • Issue #3
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 3
    • INCOMPLETE. Piece missing, interrupts art and story. One page detached.
    • Interior is complete. Severe water damage. Mold. 7 1/2" Cumulative spine split.

    Archies Christmas Stocking Cover price $0.25.

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    $545 Archie Giant Series Magazine #3 (1956) ⭐ CGC 6.5 ⭐ Christmas Stocking Golden Age

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  • Issue #4
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 4
    • INCOMPLETE. Multiple pieces missing, interrupts art and story.

    Archie's Christmas Stocking. "I Pine Fir You and Balsam"; Archie and Mr. Lodge go shopping for a Christmas tree. "Sign and Resign"; Mr. Weatherbee hires Moose to paint a sign for the school. "Dis-Missile," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Veronica are handling the letters to Santa Claus. "Idiot's Delight"; Betty needs a lot of help from Archie for picking gifts and wrapping presents. "Dressed To Kill"; Betty plans a Christmas party and Veronica plans her own party for the same time. "Ski Frail"; Mr. Weatherbee brags about what a great skier he was and still is. "Perfectly Sooted"; Reggie has a plan to sweep Mr. Lodge's chimney. "Santa Cross"; Big Moose is playing Santa Claus in the school play. "Tree for the Money"; Archie gets a Christmas tree and ornaments for Veronica. "Missed List"; Archie and Reggie have Jughead find out what Betty and Veronica want for Christmas. "Cool Yule"; Betty and Veronica are planning a Christmas party for the little tots in the neighborhood. "Mistle Warfare"; Mistletoe is scarce this year but Veronica has it. 84 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #5
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 5
    • 1" Spine split from bottom. Water damage.
    • Chew. 3" cumulative spine split. Water damage.
    • INCOMPLETE. Missing ad page, does not interrupt art or story. 6" Cumulative spine split. Water damage.

    Regular edition with 25¢ cover price. Archie's Christmas Stocking. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #6
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 6
    • Cover detached.
    • Water damage. Marker on spine.

    Regular edition 25¢ cover price. American Edition 25¢ cover price. Archie's Christmas Stocking. Cover by Harry Lucey. "Slide Guide!", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics; Two young boys challenge the guys to prove they're not afraid to sled down a dangerous hill. "Stereo Phoney," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie buys Mr. Lodge a stereophonic demonstration record, but when Archie tests it out, Mr. Lodge thinks the sounds are real. "Do No Evil," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Vincent DeCarlo; Archie and Reggie try to get revenge on the girls for calling them slobs. "Good Girl" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Come Onna My House," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Marty Epp; Betty and Veronica argue over whose house Archie will go to on Christmas morning. "Snow Mistake," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Marty Epp; When Veronica has a date with another boy, Reggie and Archie plot to sic Big Moose on him. "Stamp of Approval," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty becomes obsessed with collecting green stamps. 84 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #7
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 7
    • Paper: White
    • Label #3703997011
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    Katy Keene Holiday Fun. Art by Bill Woggon Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #8
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 8
    • 3" Cumulative spine split.
    • 2" cumulative spine split. Lateral spine tear. Water damage.

    Betty & Veronica Summer Fun Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #9
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 9
    • Staple rust with migration. 1" spine split from bottom. Water damage.
    • 1 1/4" Spine split from bottom.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Regular edition with 25¢ cover price. American Edition 25¢ cover price. The World of Jughead. Cover by Samm Schwartz. "You Can't Win," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Martin Epp; Jughead and Archie plot to get Veronica to forgive Archie by Archie defending her against Jughead's insults. "Foreign Entanglement," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bill Vigoda; Jughead poses as a French count on the phone to get Veronica to back out of her date with Archie, so he can go to a basketball game with Jughead. "Big Spending" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Victory At the Polls," art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead tries to get Reggie elected junior class President by running him as a mystery candidate whose identity will only be revealed if he wins. "Rock and Rile," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bob White (page 1) and Dan DeCarlo (pages 2-6), inks by Bob White (page 1) and Vincent DeCarlo (pages 2-6); Archie's plans for a romantic jaunt in the country are ruined when Veronica invites Jughead along. "Togetherness," script by Frank Doyle; Reggie convinces Jughead that since Jughead and Archie are good friends and that opposites attract, his friendship with Archie means he's a terrible person. 84 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #10
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 10
    • 1.5" Cumulative spine split.

    Archie's Christmas Stocking. Cover pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics. "Those Christmas Blues!", art by Bob White; When Archie goes over to Veronica's instead of staying home to trim the tree, his parents think the family Christmases have come to an end, and reminisce about past holiday seasons with Archie. "Scratch One Disk!"; Archie buys a record of Veronica's favorite group but Jughead overhears Veronica telling Betty that she wants nightshade for Christmas so Archie returns the record and goes looking for a perfume called nightshade. Betty and Veronica's Coloring Page. "Not Even a Moose," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Terry Szenics; When Archie plays Santa for a school charity drive, Moose thinks he's really Santa Claus, and Archie takes advantage of this to let Midge sit on his lap. Moose's Xmas Daffynitions. "Out on a Limb!", script by Frank Doyle, art by Bill Vigoda; Archie helps put up Christmas decorations for Mr. Weatherbee at the school but accidentally breaks the metal deer he is supposed to put in the schoolyard. "Code Three"; Betty and Veronica try to get Jughead to find out what Archie's buying them for Christmas. "On Her Toes!" one-page story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx wants to know why ballet dancers stand on their toes when the ballet could just hire taller girls. "Archie's Groan-Up Letters to Santa Claus"; Adults send their Christmas letters to Santa. "Gift Collection," pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Archie is in charge of collecting gifts for the Christmas grab bag. "Beyond Belief," art by Bill Vigoda; Veronica wants Archie to play Santa Claus so he tries to get his Santa suit altered. "Generous to a Fault!"; Reggie is generous when buying gifts for himself. "Ill Wind," pencils by Harry Lucey; A blizzard traps Archie at the Lodge mansion overnight. 84 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #11
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 11
    • 1" Spine split from top. 3/4" tear on back cover.

    Betty & Veronica Spectacular. "The Shadows," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Archie can't remember if he asked Betty or Veronica for a date, though both claimed he did; He flips a coin and Betty wins. Veronica stalks them all evening. "Call Me Mister," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Veronica has a pet rabbit. When it gets loose, everyone keeps bringing Archie to Veronica, thinking he's the "cuddle bunny" she's missing. Betty's Pin-Up Page, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Believe It or Not," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Archie and Jughead are annoyed by the girls' habit of answering a statement with a question like "It didn't!" "The Robot's Revolt," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Veronica takes credit for molding Archie into the perfect boyfriend. Betty tells Veronica she's stifling Archie's personality; At the same time, Jughead is lecturing Archie on not agreeing to everything Veronica tells him. "Kitchen Crisis," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica decides she's going to bake muffins, which sends everyone into a panic. Betty's Pin-Up Page, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Archie's Pals 'n' Gals ad. 84 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #12
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 12
    • 2 1/2" Cumulative spine split.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #3703997012
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    Katy Keen Holiday Fun Art by Bill Woggon Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #14
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 14
    • Interior is complete. Coupon cut in front cover.

    The World of Jughead Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #16
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 16
    • INCOMPLETE. Multiple pages missing, interrupts art and story.

    Betty and Veronica Spectacular. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Hide and Seek," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica tries to avoid Archie so he can't ask her to the dance before a handsome college man does. Veronica's Fashion Page, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Ring-a-Ding," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie finds an abandoned engagement ring and puts it on Betty's finger. Archie Annual ad. Statement of ownership for October 1, 1961; Average paid circulation for the previous 12 months was 257,460. "The Tab Hunter," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; After meeting Pop Tate's gorgeous nephew Bill, Veronica tricks Archie into insisting that she should go on a date with Bill. Betty and Veronica ad. Archie Fan Club ad. "Tradition," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie asks Veronica when she's going to follow her yearly tradition of breaking their prom date and going with another boy. "Top Kick," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; After he sees Miss Grundy talking to the girls like a drill sergeant, Mr. Weatherbee tells her to be a pal to her students. Betty and Veronica's Pin-Up Page, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. 84 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #17
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 17
    • Staple rust.
    • 1/4" Spine split from top. Staple rust.

    Archie's Jokes Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #18
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 18
    • 3/4" Tear through back cover and about 1/4th of wraps.
    • 1 1/2" Cumulative spine split. Tape on spine.

    Betty and Veronica Summer Fun. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Grand Hotel," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Singer Bobby Barren and his manager, Clyde decide to stay at the Lodge mansion, which they mistake for a hotel. Art Treasures one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "The Holdout," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Veronica try to get Archie to come to Veronica's pool instead of going to the beach. "Summer Camp Story," script and art by Dexter Taylor; While cleaning out Betty's garage, Veronica finds Betty's diary from the time they went to summer camp together. "Skin Deep," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie is asked to judge whether Betty or Veronica has the better tan. "One-Way Streets" one-page Shrimpy story by Joe Edwards. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #21
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 21
    • 4" cumulative spine split.

    Betty and Veronica Spectacular. Cover by Bob White. "Down Memory Lane," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; To escape Veronica's wrath after standing her up for a date, Archie deliberately runs into a wall and fakes having amnesia. "Oops!" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Bag Holders," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; When Archie points out to Veronica that she looks silly carrying a summer beach bag in winter, she orders him to get rid of it. "Wet Strength," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica encounters Betty walking through a driving rain in a deep stupor, oblivious to the elements and everything else. Fashions From England page with Veronica, art by Dan DeCarlo. "Press Card," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty's innuendo-filled column in the school newspaper gets both Archie and Reggie in trouble without specifically naming either one. "Why Fight It?", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica is upset that she's getting a reputation for being boy-crazy and resolves to prove she's not. Betty and Veronica's Pinup by Dan DeCarlo. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #22
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 22

    Archies Jokes Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #27
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 27

    Archie's Jokes Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #30
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 30
    • 1 1/2" Cumulative spine split.
    • 2.25" Cumulative spine split.

    The World of Jughead. "A Ghost of a Chance"; Jughead inherits a castle in England; There he meets a creepy domestic staff, and the ghost of a distant ancestor; Crudly and Strychnine imprison Jughead, trying to coerce him into deeding them the castle. "Surgical Steal"; Jughead switches places with a hospital patient in order to get a free meal, then discovers that he's being taken to surgery. "Tomato Surprise"; The gang keeps getting caught in the middle on an ongoing tomato-throwing grudge match between Reggie and Jughead, so they take matters into their own hands. "Steady Girl!" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. Archie Club News. "The Invalid"; Jughead twists his ankle, then makes a nuisance out of himself with his "invalid" condition. "Writer's Cramp"; Moose tells the girls that Jughead is writing a book on How to Go Out With Women; Fascinated to learn what he knows, the girls are soon swarming over Jughead. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #31
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 31

    Archie's Christmas Stocking. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Santa Mantle," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Reggie is determined to buy Veronica a more expensive version of everything Archie gets for her. Christmas Fashions For Betty and Veronica, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Exchange Student," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie buys Veronica a bottle of perfume for Christmas, but accidentally gets it spilled all over him before he can give it to her. "Gift Wrapped!" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Mr. Weatherbee's Dilemma," pencils by Bob White, inks by Marty Epp; Archie's screw-ups almost ruin Christmas for Mr. Weatherbee and have him saying "Bah, humbug," until he gets a special gift from his students. Betty and Veronica Pin-Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Just Be Claus," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Thanks to one too many hits in the head during football practice, Moose is suffering from intermittent memory loss. "Spell of Spells," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Terry Szenics; After being humiliated by Jingles, Reggie takes up black magic and starts casting spells on the pudgy brownie. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #33
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 33
    • 1 3/4" cumulative spine split.

    Archie's Jokes Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #35
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 35

    Around The World With Archie. Cover pencils by Harry Lucey. "Adventure, Ahoy" (Chapter 1, art by Bob White; The gang goes for a cruise on Mr. Lodge's yacht, and get stranded on a deserted island. "A Slight Case of Weather" (Chapter 2), art by Bob White. "Castaway Island" (Chapter 3), art by Bob White. "A Rip-Snortin' Rescue" (Chapter 4), art by Bob White. Biography of Daniel Boone. "Westward Ho-Ho-Ho" (Chapter 1), art by Bob White; Archie's father takes the gang on a car trip westward that takes them to Monument Valley, the Grand Canyon, and Hollywood. "For Guests Only!" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Canyon Capers" (Chapter 2), art by Bob White. "Make Way For Hollywood" (Chapter 3), art by Bob White. "Paging Mr. Rockmore" (Chapter 4), art by Bob White. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #136
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 136

    Cover pencils by Samm Schwartz. "Peter Goon, Private Eye Chapter 1: According To Costume," script by Sy Reit, pencils by Samm Schwartz, inks by Marty Epp; Jughead gets temporary amnesia and thinks he is private eye Peter Goon, a parody on TV's Peter Gunn. "Peter Goon, Private Eye Chapter 2: The Secret Formula," script by Sy Reit, pencils by Samm Schwartz, inks by Marty Epp. "Peter Goon, Private Eye Chapter 3: Juggie on the Job," script by Sy Reit, pencils by Samm Schwartz, inks by Marty Epp. "A Game Girl" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Peter Goon, Private Eye Chapter 4: A Slap-Happy Ending," script by Sy Reit, pencils by Samm Schwartz, inks by Marty Epp. "Chapter 1: Knighthood Daze," script by Sy Reit, pencils by Samm Schwartz, inks by Marty Epp; Jughead dreams of being a knight in Camelot. "Chapter 2: Dragon Trouble," script by Sy Reit, pencils by Samm Schwartz, inks by Marty Epp. "Chapter 3: Hail the Chump," script by Sy Reit, pencils by Samm Schwartz, inks by Marty Epp. "Chapter 4: Fact or Fiction," script by Sy Reit, pencils by Samm Schwartz, inks by Marty Epp. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #137
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 137

    Archies Christmas Stocking Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #138
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 138

    Betty and Veronica Spectacular. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Vincent DeCarlo. "Pay Dates Incorporated," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; In order to raise money to support their fashion addictions, Betty proposes that she, Veronica and Midge start charging to date one of the boys. "Dread Design," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; In order to keep Archie away from Betty, Veronica goes to elaborate lengths to convince them both that the new dress Betty is wearing bears an ancient Babylonian curse symbol and that Betty is now bad luck to any male. Article disputing erroneous legends about the American Revolution. "Nursery Time," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Someone is using altered nursery rhymes to satirize Veronica and Archie's relationship. "Never Kiss a Stranger," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Mr. Lodge forbids Veronica to see Archie, so she has to come up with an idea that will allow her to follow the letter of her father's demand while still keeping her date with Archie. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #141
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 141
    • 1/2" Spine split from top.

    Around The World With Archie. "A-Haunting We Will Go!", script by Sy Reit, art by Bob White; As part of an initiation, the boys make Moose spend the night in the local haunted house and try to make him think the place is actually haunted. Archie's Mad House Annual ad. "Easy Street!" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. Article about the definition of monsters, ranging from dinosaurs to Frankenstein's monster. "Robby the Robot!", script by Sy Reit, art by Bob White; Dilton unveils his greatest invention to date: Robby, a huge metal robot who can do anything, including communicate by beeping once for yes and twice for no. Archie Annual ad. Article on the history of bowling. "Surprise Wise!" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. Archie's Jokes ad. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #142
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 142

    Archie's Super Hero Special Origin of Captain Pureheart, Captain Hero, & Evilheart. "The PH Factor," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob White, inks by Marty Epp; Archie discovers that by calling on his own PH Factor he can become Pureheart the Powerful. "Hardy Appetite" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "The Looker," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob White, inks by Marty Epp; Pureheart the Powerful battles The Looker, a gorgeous woman who has the power to turn men to stone with one glance - unless she chooses to look them directly in the eye, in which case they turn into bubbling hot chicken fat. "Hero to Go!!!", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Vince DeCarlo; Jughead dreams he's a superhero named Captain Hero. "Evilheart's Revenge!", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Reggie discovers that just as Archie can transform into Pureheart the Powerful by calling on his inner goodness, he can use his inner rottenness to turn into that caped fink, Evilheart. "Mad Doctor Doom's Dupe!", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob White, inks by Marty Epp; Mad Doctor Doom cons Evilheart into testing out a deadly world-domination device, the killer robot Computo. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #143
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 143

    The World of Jughead. "The Sorcerer," pencils by Bill Vigods; The Sorcerer demands money from Pop Tate, and the teen heroes defeat him by taking away his magic wand. "Giving In," pencils by Samm Schwartz; Jughead is sure that Archie will never just let go of Veronica and her bad attitude toward him. "That's Write!" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "The Clip Pressing Affair"; Agent Jughead foils Agent Veronica's plot to take over the agency for Reggie. "One of Those Days"; Just because Archie is having a good day, Jughead knows it can't last. "Son of Hercules Chapter 1: Pardon My Power!", script by Sy Reit, pencils by Samm Schwartz, inks by Marty Epp; Jughead accidentally concocts a formula in the school chemistry lab that gives him super-strength. "Son of Hercules Chapter 2: Juggie the Juggernaut!"; When the coach finds out about Jughead's new strength he wants Jughead to join the football team. "Son of Hercules Chapter 3: Time Out For Trouble!" "Son of Hercules Chapter 4: Touchdown!" 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #144
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 144

    Archie's Christmas Stocking. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Just Be Claus," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Big Moose is hit by a snowball, but only Santa is around. Christmas Pin-Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Go Power," pencils by Harry Lucey; Reggie has a car, Jughead a bicycle; Who's faster? "Early & Late!" starring Li'l Jinx and Greg, script and art by Joe Edwards. "The Christmas Crush" featuring The Man From R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E.; C.R.U.S.H. doesn't take Christmas off, and they bring a poisoned Christmas tree into Lodge Industries. "Snow Go," script and art by Joe Edwards; When it snows hard, schools are closed. Archie Club News. Veronica Pin-Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "The Gift," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Reggie is not into Christmas gift exchange. Betty's Ski Pin Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Handlebar Happiness," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Betty enjoys her bicycle. "Gift Tift," script by George Gladir, art by John Rosenberger; Veronica is in a rush to finish her last minute shopping. Christmas Fashions illustrations, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #146
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 146

    Archie's Jokes Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #149
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 149

    World of Jughead Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #150
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 150

    Archie's Christmas Stocking. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Treed," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; After Reggie ties Archie up as a prank, Jingles appears to help Archie get revenge. "Party Smarty" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "The Large and the Small," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob White, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Big Moose and Dilton take turns playing the school Santa Claus, leading to mistaken identity complications for Reggie. "Jingles Jangles," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Jingles once again shows up to use his powers on Archie's behalf. "Play, Fiddle, Play," pencils by Al Hartley; Mr. Lodge mistakenly thinks that a dog can play the violin. Archie Club News. "Ski Scamp," script by George Gladir, pencils by Al Hartley; Mr. Lodge takes Ronnie to a remote ski lodge to escape Archie. "Party Pooper," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg; Archie pesters his father for permission to throw a Christmas party. "Just For Sprite," art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead is dressed as a sprite for the summer festival, and then gets stranded. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #152
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 152

    World of Jughead. Cover pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Mario Acquaviva. "Tee Time," pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Jughead has to carry Reggie's golf bag around school, which gets him in trouble with Mr. Weatherbee. "Rhyme Without Reason," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead slyly gets everyone in the school rhyming. "Now 'ear This," script and art by Joe Edwards; Lacking earmuffs, Lil Jinx improvises. "Who Laughs Last," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Archie and Reggie conspire to pull an old prank on Jughead for a change. "Open and Shut Case," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Reggie tries to convince Jughead that he'll see better with his eyes open. "Canine Caper," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Reggie loses a battle of wits with a schnauzer. "Here's Health," art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead adopts a health food diet and Pop fears for his business. "Stone Cold," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Samm Schwartz; Jughead tries to convince Archie that faith in optimism creates its own luck. "The Appetite," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; When Jughead refuses Archie's invitation to a meal, Betty concludes that Jughead is in love. "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere," script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead reveals the real story behind Paul Revere's ride. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #153
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 153

    Betty and Veronic Spectacular. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "A Lodge Original" , script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; When the insinuation that the pranks Veronica pulls on Betty to keep her away from Archie are becoming stale and repetitive, Veronica takes it as a challenge. "TV or Not TV," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica sets Betty up to star in a fake television commercial as an elaborate prank to humiliate her. "Hidden Meanings" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "The Non-Believers," inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica scoffs at a fortune teller's prediction that Archie will be escorting Betty to the dance and not her. Statement of ownership; Total paid circulation, 12 month avg., 248,421. "Achievement Award," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Inspired by Betty's example, Mr. Lodge decides to make Veronica do household chores to earn her money. "The Celebrity," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Tired of Veronica's bragging, Betty claims to know a famous teen idol. "Surprise," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica scripts her "surprise" birthday party and expects everyone to follow the script. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #154
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 154

    Archie's Jokes Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #155
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 155
    • Interior complete.

    Betty and Veronica Summer Fun. "Oceans of Love"; In order to spread peace & love, Betty and Veronica send out messages in a bottle. Betty and her Bikinis fashion page. "The Sales Pitch"; Lola laughs at the girls' high regard for Archie and insists other guys around town are better. "The Lawn Party"; Archie is a jinx around the pool and keeps getting people wet. "Initial Impact"; Veronica's friends all come up with negative words that start with the letter V except Archie. "Water Pressure"; Archie accidentally sprays Veronica with a hose while watering the garden and she gets him back. "The Deadly Duo"; Betty and Veronica uses multiple idioms to express how they feel about Archie. "Two Girls on a Torpedo or They Went Down to The Sea in Slips"; Betty and Veronica find a torpedo on the beach; Jughead and Archie go fishing. "Cool It Man"; Because they lost a wager, Archie & Jughead spend the afternoon using a fan on Reggie. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #156
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 156
    • Interior is complete. Full spine split. Tape.

    The World of Archie. "Tree Glee"; Eager to prove his manliness to Veronica, Archie volunteers to chop down a tree, and dragoons Jughead into helping. "The Unwanted," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Marty Epp; Mr. Lodge sets up electronic defenses to warn him when Archie's near. "Promising!" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "The Cure," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Marty Epp; Archie has the hiccups, and nothing seems to stop them. Jughead arranges for Midge to kiss Archie, enraging Moose and terrifying Archie out of the hiccups. Archie Club News. "Double Play," script by Frank Doyle, art by Harry Lucey; Archie starts out the day with Veronica, then spends time with Jughead, then Betty, and finally Reggie... leaving Veronica with Betty, and very confused. "One of Those Days," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics; Archie is having "one of those days" - when he, and everyone around him, suffer endless accidents. "Push-Button Peace," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Marty Epp; Jughead tames Reggie with an aerosol wild animal tranquilizer; Archie does the same to Moose, so he can make time with Midge. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #157
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 157

    The World of Jughead. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Oodles of Noodles," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; When Jughead finds out Ethel has been cast as Juliet to his Romeo, he begins ad-libbing to make sure the balcony scene comes out to his liking. "Servant Problem," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Reggie wins a bet and Jughead must be his servant for the day. "Not Seen But Hurt" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Early to Rise," art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead gets on Fred's nerves while waiting for Archie. "Vicious Cycle," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead takes a spin on Archie's new unicycle, even though he's never ridden one before. "Friend in Need," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Stung by criticism that he is only a fair-weather friend, Jughead sticks up for Archie when menaced by Big Moose. "The Touch," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Thinking that Jughead is a panhandler, a man gives him fifty cents. "Read at Your Own Risk," art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead tries to convince Archie that stage magic isn't real. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #158
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 158

    Archie's Christmas Stocking. "When You Gotta Glow," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey; Veronica offers Archie some Christmas lights that her family isn't using any more, but they turn out to be more trouble then they're worth. "Christmas Present?", script by George Gladir, pencils by Samm Schwartz, inks by Jon D'Agostino; The boys don't want to sing the same old Christmas carols with the girls, so they go off on their own, but the people of Riverdale don't respond well to their modern lyrics. "The Tree"; Veronica brings home a scrawny Christmas tree as a joke, but her father decides that he likes it better and doesn't want a nicer one. "A Good Year!" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Season of Magic," script by Frank Doyle, art by Bob White; Jingles, the brownie from Santa's Workshop, returns to make mischief in Riverdale, but he's scared into leaving when he encounters multiple Santas. "The Present"; Midge wants Archie's help in choosing a gift for Moose, which gets Archie in trouble with both Moose and Veronica. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #159
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 159

    Betty and Veronica Christmas Spectacular. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "The Protector," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Trying to prove that he's not just a "delinquent brownie," Jingles tells Betty and Veronica that he will protect them from all harm. "If the Shoe Fits" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. Christmas Pin-Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Merry Misery," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica becomes sick of the conformist Christmas spirit, and along with Reggie, she hatches a plan to prove that greed is stronger than sickening sweetness. "The Show Up," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica decides to get Betty a very expensive gift to make her gift look even cheaper by comparison. "No Waiting," art by Stan Goldberg; Veronica gets a package and refuses to wait until Christmas to open it. "Takes Up Light Housekeeping, or, His Business Went On the Rocks," script and art by Bob Bolling; Archie goes up in a plane to help deliver supplies to the lighthouse keepers on Mr. Lodge's property. "The Archie Doll," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica literally gives Archie to Betty for Christmas as a "real live Archie doll." 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #160
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 160

    World of Archie. "Waltz Faults"; To help Archie win a dance contest Jughead paints dance steps on the floor that can only be seen with special glasses, however Reggie sabotages the dance steps. "Follow the Bouncing Ball," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics; An accident involving a nuclear testing lab leaves Archie with a radioactive charge that causes a basketball to be magnetically attracted to his hands. "Unbalanced," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics; Archie's superhuman ability to balance things causes other people to panic, snatch the things away, and break them. "His Own Worst Enemy," script by Frank Doyle, art by Harry Lucey; When Archie runs into a tree, he starts having a conversation with a ghostly twin. "Lend an Air" one-page story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx needs someone to blow up their football. "Help Wanted," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey; With Smithers on vacation, Mr. Lodge hires a hideous-looking temporary replacement to scare Archie away. "Heads Up," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Marty Epp; A combination of a strange chemical solution and radiation from a machine causes Archie's hand to become invisible. "Cliff Hanger," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics; When Archie sees Veronica with a date, he casually swears off girls forever. He shares his new-found joy with Jughead and Reggie, much to their dismay. "Takes Two to Tangle," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics; In a fight between Archie and Reggie, the teachers get differing impressions of who punched out who. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #161
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 161

    World of Jughead. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Merchant Princes," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Upon finding Jughead severely distraught because Pop's is closed due to Pop being sick, Archie and Reggie decide to do something about it. "Super Jug," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; A strange rock falls from space during a rainstorm. "Time Is Money," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead runs off rather than lend Reggie money, but then secretly gives Archie some money to lend to Reggie. "Grin and Bear It," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead believes the old saying "smile and the world smiles with you," but his grin is so hideous that it makes everyone angry at him. "Forget-Me-Not" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "False Lead," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; When the Chamber of Commerce sponsors a boy-girl treasure hunt, Jughead teams up with the girl who's guaranteed to win the contest: Cricket O'Dell, the girl who can smell money. "A Loan and Blue," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Archie asks Jughead to lend him a dollar; Jughead responds by acting out an elaborate scenario to prove that lending Archie a dollar would lead to disaster. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #162
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 162

    Betty and Veronica Spectacular. "Change of Heart"; Betty and Veronica like the new guy in town, Denny George. "A Go-Go Tail"; Betty gets a hip hugger hairdo that's down to her waist and the attention she gets makes Veronica jealous so she goes to the store and buys hair extensions. "Rumor Has It"; Betty accidentally starts a rumor about Reggie and Midge. "The Collection"; Veronica has paintings made of Archie in the style of the Mona Lisa and Blue Boy. Statement of Ownership; Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months 441,789; Single Issue Nearest To Filing Date: 489,645. "Betty Takes the Cake"; Betty throws a masquerade themed surprise party for Archie and two crooks show up. "All That Jazz"; Mr. Lodge has a secret life as a jazz drummer. "Play It Dumb"; Veronica tells Betty that girls don't need to be smart. She ends up with a really dumb guy. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #163
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 163
    • INCOMPLETE. Page missing, interrupts art and story.

    Archie's Jokes Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #166
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 166

    World of Jughead. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "The Sky Is Falling," pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Rudy Lapick; Jughead can't believe it when Hot Dog starts talking to him. "The Wheeler Dealer" one-page story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Lil Jinx marvels over Greg's new bike. "Swing Session," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead's attempt to build a tire swing means nothing but trouble for Archie. "Glow Worm," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Samm Schwartz, inks by Mario Acquaviva; A lab accident causes Jughead to glow in the dark. "Pizza Pirates," art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead teaches Archie and Reggie a lesson for stealing his pizza. "Jester," art by Samm Schwartz; Reggie nearly kills himself trying to get Jughead to laugh. "Roll Out the Barrel," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead brings a barrel to school and immediately gets on Mr. Weatherbee's bad side. "The Idol's Eye," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Reggie defies Jughead's warning and opens a box Jughead claims has a cursed item. "Hats Off," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; A windy day blows Jughead's hat into a women's hat boutique, where a trend-setting matron wants to buy it. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #167
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 167
    • 3 1/2" cumulative spine split. Water damage. Staple rust with migration.

    Archie's Christmas Stocking. "Just Be Claus," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Thanks to one too many hits in the head during football practice, Moose is suffering from intermittent memory loss. "Exchange Student," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie buys Veronica a bottle of perfume for Christmas, but accidentally gets it spilled all over him before he can give it to her. "Santa Mantle," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Reggie follows Archie around to see what he is buying for Veronica, then buys a more expensive version of each gift. "Man's Best Friend," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Jughead talks about a great new transistor radio that Archie likes, so everyone buys Archie one for Christmas. "Gift Wrapped!" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. Archie Club News. Untitled story, pencils by Harry Lucey; Archie and Reggie compete to be the school Santa Claus by seeing who can do the most to contribute to the school party. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #168
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 168

    Betty and Veronica Christmas Spectacular. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. "I'll Take the Wrap," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; At the gang's Christmas gift exchange, Betty and Veronica drive the boys nuts by insisting that they not tear the wrapping paper in order to get to the gift inside. "Yule-Tide Fool Time," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; While decorating the school auditorium for the Christmas party, Betty and Veronica observe the Christmas spirit begin to intoxicate the school staff. "It's In the Cards," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica goes out of her way to make Betty feel inadequate over the inexpensive Christmas cards she mailed out. "Old-Fashioned Christmas," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; The gang leafs through old photo albums to see how Christmas was celebrated at the turn of the century. "It's About Time" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Holiday Joy-Boy," script by Al Hartley, pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Mr. Lodge nearly induces a stroke in himself worrying about what accident Archie will have during his visit to the mansion. "Shopping Daze Till Christmas," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; While shopping for Christmas presents for herself, Veronica runs across a destitute woman unable to purchase any gifts for the season. Betty and Veronica Pin-up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "A Christmas Story or What the Dickens???", script and pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; After refusing to join the gang in singing Christmas carols, Veronica is visited by a ghostly spirit and shown what's in store for her if she doesn't change her ways. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #169
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 169

    Archie's Christmas Love In. "Dig the Decorator"; The pesky Hall twins fool around as Archie's gang decorates the gym for a Christmas party. Archie Giant Size ad. "Understanding Candy"; Reggie gives Archie candy laced with pepper, but Archie passes it on to Mr. Weatherbee in the spirit of Christmas. "A Clothes Call"; Miss Grundy tries new mod hair style and clothing, then is terrified to face her students. "Love Finds a Way," script and pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Shamed by a large Christmas present from Big Ethel, Jughead asks her on a date. In her enthusiasm she gets drenched in snow and starts a cold, so Jughead is spared the date after all. "If the Sprit Moves You"; Archie and the rest of the basketball team celebrate both flower power and the spirit of Christmas by handing out flowers and being ultra-polite. "Flower Children"; Archie celebrates flower power and the spirit of Christmas by handing out flowers. Archie Club News. "Think Big" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Looky, Looky, Looky... Here Comes Cookie!"; Miss Beazley slips and falls on the flowers Archie and his gang are distributing. "De-Lighted"; Mr. Lodge is decorating his house and yard for a neighborhood contest. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #171
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 171

    World of Archie. "Tough Brake"; Archie can't afford new brakes for his jalopy, so Mr. Lodge quietly orders it done at his own expense. "Not Guilty," pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Mr. Andrews dreads a meeting with Mr. Weatherbee, only to be thrilled when he learns that Archie's grades are adequate. "Oil's Well," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Archie spills motor oil on the floor of the hall in school. "Most Illuminating," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Archie fools his friends with a trick light bulb; Mr. Lodge tries to do the same, and winds up getting shocked. Archie Club News. "Bully for You," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey inks by Mario Acquaviva; Coach Kleats has Moose throw a bout in wrestling practice, so as to build up Archie's confidence. "Protection," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Finding Midge out alone at night, Archie walks her home, even though he's terrified of the explosively jealous Big Moose. "Couch Coach," pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Mr. Lodge brings in a psychiatrist to help him cope with Archie. "Getting Arty!" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "A House Is a Home," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Archie drives his parents crazy getting the house and the family prepared for a visit from Veronica, but it turns out that she likes things casual anyway. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #172
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 172

    "The Chick Chase"; Archie get girls to chase after Jughead and he dresses as a tramp to escape them. "Nightmare" one-page story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx has a nightmare about a big, green, polka-dotted monster. "Boots," script by Jim Ruth, pencils by Samm Schwartz, inks by Vincent DeCarlo; Mr. Weatherbee makes Jughead remove his boots because of the loud noise they make on the floor. "Snow Job," pencils by Samm Schwartz; Archie says he's going bird-watching in a blizzard. "Help Wanted," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Samm Schwartz, inks by Vincent DeCarlo; Jughead talks Pop into giving him a part time job at the Choc'lit Shoppe, much to Pop's regret. Archie Club News. "Desk Jockey," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Samm Schwartz, inks by Vincent DeCarlo; Jughead hides out from Mr. Weatherbee in Weatherbee's roll-top desk, and gets trapped inside it. "Just a Perfect Friendship," pencils by Samm Schwartz; Jughead gets into trouble on his way to pick up some ice cream, but Archie gets the consequences because he's Jughead's pal (and is available). "How to Get Along with Boys" Professor Jughead's Educational Corner, art by Samm Schwartz; Professor Jughead describes the behavior girls should use to get their way with boys. "Wittle While You Work," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Samm Schwartz, inks by Martin Epp; Jughead's new hobby of woodcarving is having severe repercussions on the school's woodwork. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #173
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 173

    Betty and Veronica Spectacular. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "The Big Put Down," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Angered that Archie hasn't asked her out yet, Veronica goes on a rant about how horrible Archie is-and then is devastated when Mr. Lodge turns down Archie's request for a date. "The Prowler," pencils by Al Hartley; After a boy dumps a bucket of water on Veronica, she launches an attack against him. "Forget Who?", pencils by Al Hartley; Midge persuades Betty to forget about Archie and date Gary, but all Betty can talk about on her date is Archie. "The Good Guys," pencils by Al Hartley; A homework assignment causes great fuss between Archie, Betty, and Veronica. Betty and Veronica Pin Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "I See" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "It's In the Cards," pencils by Al Hartley; Veronica takes up predicting the future with regular decks of cards. "Wheeler Dealer," pencils by Al Hartley; Betty tries to get a new dress Veronica wanted to wear at the dance, but her plan is thwarted. "Going My Way," pencils by Al Hartley; Archie forgets his date with Betty, but for a good reason-he was busy thinking about his date with Veronica. "The Playoff," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Veronica dumps her unwanted date on Betty, not realizing that the date has two twin brothers that model and have eyes for Betty. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.