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Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) comic books 1973

  • Issue #208
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 208

    The World of Archie. "A Twist of Fate," pencils by Harry Lucey; Veronica agrees to go to the dance with Reggie, so Archie asks Betty; when Reggie and Betty both sprain their ankles, Archie and Veronica end up together. "Bubble Trouble!" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Snow Job," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics; In an effort to prove that he's not over the hill, Mr. Lodge challenges Archie to a ski race. "The Acid Test," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Mario Acquaviva; After burning a hole in the floor with acid, Archie is banned from the chemistry lab, but he still manages to get in more chemical-related trouble. "The GENTLEman," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey; Archie tries to teach Moose the rules of proper conduct and social behavior. Archie Club News. "Snow Go," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics; Archie comes up with a clever way to keep Veronica from knowing that he's going out with Betty. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #209
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 209

    World of Jughead. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "The Infamous Dr. No No," pencils by Samm Schwartz, inks by Samm Schwartz (pages 1-2) and Jon D'Agostino (pages 3-8); Jughead begins to suspect his best friend of stealing. "Ski Scare," script by George Gladir, art by Bill Vigoda; Jughead turns a ski lodge upside down trying to escape Ethel. "Imported Magic," script by Frank Doyle, art by Bill Vigoda; Pop scoffs at a voodoo doll Jughead has, until he starts having a run of bad luck right after denying Jughead anymore credit. "Pipes of Panic," pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Veronica decides the only way to get Jughead to stop playing a flute in an annoying manner is to convince him that doing so attracts girls. "Away He Goes" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Sly Sledding," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Rudy Lapick; Jughead demonstrates the superiority of a sled as a way to enjoy snow and a hill. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #210
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 210

    Betty and Veronica Spectacular. "The Mature Pad Fad"; After visiting Ethel's cousin Candy's new apartment Veronica decides to move out on her own. "Royal Flush," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Veronica and Reggie are elected Queen and King of the spring festival. "Lunch Room!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Charley eats all the snacks, then goes home for lunch. Betty Pin Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Dear Betty and Veronica advice letters column. Statement of Ownership; Average no. copies each issue during preceding 12 months, 395,966; Actual no. of copies of single issue published nearest to filing date, 476,678. "Curses," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Jealous that Archie is taking Betty out for her birthday, Veronica gives Betty a cursed Egyptian ruby ring. "Small Success," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; In order to tease Archie, Betty and Veronica claim Dilton is a chick-magnet. "A Ripping Good Time," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Veronica get into a huge fight over their outfits. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #211
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 211

    Archie's Jokes Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #212
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 212

    Betty and Veronica Summer Fun. "The Spoil Sports"; Archie and Jughead take Betty and Veronica fishing with them and the girls catch more fish than the guys do. "Surprise Prize!"; Veronica and Moose win a tandem surfing contest, and a prize of appearing in the next Bob Brawn surfing movie, but Midge will not allow Moose to go to Hawaii for a week with Veronica. "Down The Trail!" two-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Mean Scene"; Veronica wants to meet Betty's lifeguard friend. "Fashion Flap"; Two fashion photographers want to take Betty's picture at the beach. "Beach Peach"; Veronica does nothing but complain at the beach. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #215
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 215

    The World of Jughead. "The Understanding Man," pencils by Samm Schwartz; Jughead gives Mr. Weatherbee a model sailing ship he built; Miss Grundy, Veronica and Reggie see it as a bribe, but Mr. Weatherbee sees it differently (as does Jughead). "Paper Work" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "The Unwanted": Veronica resents Archie bringing Jughead with him to her house, until Jughead saves her from getting hit by a Frisbee. "Man's Best Friend"; Jughead is mad at Hot Dog until he chases Ethel up a tree. Archie Club News. "What's in a Name?", script by George Gladir, pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Rudy Lapick; Synopsis:At the beach, Jughead and Hot Dog meet a girl named Sandy Berger. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #216
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 216

    Archie's Christmas Stocking. Cover pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Run for the Hills," script and pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie is coming to the Lodge mansion to deliver Christmas gifts but Mr. Lodge and Veronica are worried he will break something. "Tree Glee," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; The gang only has a few dollars to buy a tree and get refreshments for the school Christmas party so they decide to chop down their own tree. Archie Club News. "This Is Ms Christmas," script and pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie flips for a gorgeous, scantily-clad female Santa Claus at the mall and goes to ridiculous lengths to sit on her lap. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.