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Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) comic books 1970-1983

  • Issue #501
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 501

    Betty and Veronica Christmas Spectacular. Cover art by Stan Goldberg. "Hearty Party," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Betty and Veronica throw a party where all of the guests dress as Santa. "Honest! It's for Real!" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. Christmas List Maze activity page. "The Nice Time," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; The girls make a pact to be nice. "Naturally," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg; Betty wants an old-fashioned Christmas with popcorn strings around the tree instead of plastic. Dear Betty and Veronica advice column. "Suit Yourself," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg; Veronica has an outfit custom made for the Christmas season that resembles a Santa suit. Hostess Twinkies ad with Sabrina the Teenage Witch. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #502
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 502

    Archies Christmas Love-In. Cover art by Stan Goldberg. "That Certain Feeling," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie and the gang decorate Pop's store for him and pay off their credit accounts. Archie Club News. Repeat That!" one-page story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx listens for an echo. "The Christmas Gift," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie invites a woman with no family to Christmas dinner. "Word Games," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg; Miss Grundy and Mr. Weatherbee hear references to Christmas in the unrelated casual conversations of the kids at school. "Holiday Prone," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie keeps causing accidents at school but he's forgiven when he dresses as Santa and hands out gifts to the school staff. Hostess Twinkies ad with Sabrina the Teenage Witch. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #503
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 503

    Sabrina's Christmas Magic. Cover art by Stan Goldberg. "Blockhead," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Sabrina enters an outdoor Christmas decoration contest; Hilda decorates the backyard with her own spooky decorations. "Wanted" one-page story; Li'l Jinx writes two Christmas wish lists. Archie Club News. "Holiday Happenings," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Sabrina's neighbor Alphonso tries to bring the Christmas spirit into the Spellman residence but Hilda uses her magic to mess up his plans. "The Gift of Giving," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Sabrina and Zelda try to keep Hilda from peeking at her Christmas presents. "Tragic Magic," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Horace B. Rotten, Hilda's cousin, stops by for Christmas to wreak havoc. Hostess Fruit Pies ad with Josie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #504
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 504

    The World of Archie. Cover art by Stan Goldberg. "Down Memory Lame," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie is very forgetful but can remember every detail of the outfit Veronica wore on their date weeks ago. "The Waiter!" one-page story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Charley learns why people who see the doctor are called patients. "Rink Highjinks," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, Jr, inks by Rudy Lapick; In a roller skating competition Reggie sabotages the other contestants. "Tarzan of Riverdale," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, Jr; Archie dresses up as Tarzan for a school play and ends up rescuing a child from a burning building. Archie Club News. Archie's Gag Bag. "Mind Grind," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Frank Doyle; Dilton tries to use psychology to make Betty lose interest in Archie. Hostess Twinkies Cakes ad with Josie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #505
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 505

    The World of Jughead. Cover art by Stan Goldberg. "The Big Brass Band," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Samm Schwartz; Reggie gives Archie a ring that's supposed to attract women. "A Good Eye!" one-page Li'l Jinx's Pal Charley story, script and art by Joe Edwards. Jughead the Gourmet activity page. "Tough Situation," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Samm Schwartz; Jughead is banned from the school cafeteria after complaining about the food. "Fame Acclaim," script by George Gladir, pencils by Samm Schwartz; Coach Kleats recruits Jughead for the football team. Archie Club News. Jughead's Gag Bag. "Night Walk," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg; Archie sleep walks. Hostess Twinkies Cakes ad with Josie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #506
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 506

    Betty & Veronica Spectacular. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Hostess snack cakes ad with Josie. "Saved By the Bell," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty confesses to Veronica that she's having more and more trouble resisting Archie's allure. Betty's Action Fashions, art by Dan DeCarlo. Veronica models clothing designs submitted by readers, art by Dan DeCarlo. "Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow," script by Claire Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty tells Veronica that she anticipates an inheritance from an aunt. "The Wild Bunch," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty and Archie try to warn Veronica about the wild crowd of friends she's suddenly taken up with. Statement of ownership; Total Paid Circulation, avg. 12 months: 98,007. "Bo Woe," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica gets a beaded braid hairstyle, much like the one Bo Derek had in the movie "10", but finds it more trouble than it's worth. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #511
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 511

    Last 50-cent cover price. The World of Jughead. Cover art by Stan Goldberg. "Hard to Get," script by Kerry King, pencils by Samm Schwartz; Dilton acts disinterested in Carol in order to get her attention. "My Word!" one-page Li'l Jinx's Pal Charley story by Joe Edwards. "The Candy Man," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Samm Schwartz; Jughead buys a bag of penny candy and ends up giving it to a kid. "Memories of What?", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Samm Schwartz; Jughead can remember the dates on all of his coins. Archie Club News. "Swap Flop," script by George Gladir, pencils by Samm Schwartz; Jughead gets a job selling ice cream but ends up owing money as he trades it all away in exchange for food. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #512
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 512

    First 60-cent cover price. Archie's Christmas Stocking. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. Hostess Cupcakes ad with Josie. "Christmas List," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg; Archie and Jughead go to the woods to cut and bring back a yule log. "Hide and Peek!" one-page story, script and pencils by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx goes looking for her Christmas presents. Archie Seasons Greetings maze activity page. "Footsteps"; Archie enjoys his loud boots he got as a present from Veronica; Mr. Lodge drops a vase when Archie sneaks up on him. "The Spirit is Willing"; Mr. Weatherbee lectures the gang about the true meaning of Christmas—it's better to give than receive. Archie Club News. "Arty Party," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr.; Veronica hosts a Christmas characters costume party; The gang gives their presents to a group of children carolers. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #514
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 514

    Archie's Christmas Love-In. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Believing Not Grieving," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie is depressed about not having enough money to buy Christmas presents. "Return Mail!" one-page Li'l Jinx's Pal Charley story by Joe Edwards. Wreath Maze activity page. "A Letter to Santa," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren; After having a dream Archie writes his Christmas wish list to Santa. "Toying Around," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren; Dilton builds a robot Santa. Archie Club News. "On Dancer, on Vixen!", script and pencils by Dick Malmgren; Archie's father has to fill in as Santa at the school. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #515
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 515

    Sabrina's Christmas Magic. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Spirited Sprite," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Ambrose takes a job as a department store Santa and zaps up presents for everyone. "Initially Speaking" one-page story starring Li'l Jinx. "Wonder Worker," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bob Bolling; Sabrina meets one of Santa's elves. "Booty Duty" one-page story; Sabrina and Hilda fly to the North Pole to fill Santa's stocking for Christmas. "Holiday Spirit" starring Sabrina Spellman, Cousin Ambrose, and Hilda Spellman, script by George Gladir, pencils by Bob Bolling. Archie Club News. "With a Little Help from His Friends"; Hilda and Zelda help Santa deliver presents without him knowing about their help. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #516
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 516

    The World of Archie. Cover art by Stan Goldberg. "Mall Melodrama," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Jughead shows Archie the tricks of spending the day at the mall eating, playing games and watching movies without paying any money. "Star Bright" one-page story with Li'l Jinx's Pal Russ. "Panic Beneath the City," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; A boy that Betty is babysitting goes down a storm drain after his ball drops in. Archie Club News. "Losers Can Be Choosers," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg; Archie and Reggie try to pick up a girl who turns out to be a professional ice skater. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #517
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 517

    The World of Jughead. Cover art by Stan Goldberg. "Let's Pretend," script by Kerry King, art by Samm Schwartz; Mr. Weatherbee tells the kids to enhance their studying they should pretend to be the people in the classes they are studying, but Jughead takes it too far. "Team Spirit" one-page story starring Charley Hawse (Li'l Jinx's Pal), script and art by Joe Edwards. "Dipsy Doodles" one-page story starring Jughead, art by Samm Schwartz. "No Strings Attached"; Incensed by the prices for ready-made hammocks, Jughead decides to macrame his own. "Change of Seasons," script by Cathy Carley, art by Samm Schwartz. I'm All Ears Puzzle page with Jughead. "The Bear Facts," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; When Reggie and Veronica see Jughead carrying a stuffed animal, they begin to think he has become a sissy. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #518
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 518

    Betty and Veronica Spectacular. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. "Rumored Room," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; With college looming, Mr. Lodge gives Veronica permission to get a roommate so she can practice adapting to dorm life. Statement of ownership; Total Paid Circulation, avg. 12 months: 93,757. "Dig The Details," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Inks by Jim DeCarlo; When Veronica gets angry with Archie for not noticing her new nail polish, Archie becomes determined to notice and compliment everything about her the next time he sees her. "Too High A Price," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; When Veronica's expensive fitness trainer's regimen becomes too strenuous for her, she asks Betty how she manages to stay fit and slim. Betty's Fashion Delight fashion page, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "A Prince Of A Guy," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica is cast in the lead of the school production of "The Princess And The Frog," but rebels when she learns she'll have to kiss an actual frog in the play. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #519
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 519

    Archies Jokes Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #524
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 524

    Archie's Christmas Stocking. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Plain Red Wrapper," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Officer Clancy wears Archie's Santa suit to Veronica's party. "It Takes One!" one-page story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx asks Santa for one thing of everything in toy store for Christmas. Archie - Christmas Maze activity page. "Christmas Scents," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie and Jughead get a Christmas tree for the school hallway. "Burst Your Bubble"; Archie is selling candy at school to raise money to buy Christmas gifts for hospitalized kids. "Tree Travail," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Betty's parents are stuck at her aunt Kitty's so Betty has to find a Christmas tree for only $10. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #525
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 525

    Betty and Veronica Christmas Spectacular. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Lip Service," script by Frank Doyle, art by Stan Goldberg; Veronica uses mistletoe to kiss Archie at different places in her house. Veronica-Yule Return! activity page. "The Scary Season"; Betty's gloom around the holidays is spreading to her friends. "The Rise and Fall," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Gaston bakes a giant Christmas cake for the community center that doesn't fit through the door. Betty's Holiday Fashions illustration, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Cold Christmas"; Betty and Veronica try to convince C.D. Marley, a Scrooge, of the good things about Christmas. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #526
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 526

    Betty and Veronica Spectacular. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Feast or Famine," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Jughead fills in for one of the butlers at Veronica's party and has to promise not to eat the food. Fashion Hi-Lites Cheryl Blossom illustration. "Wigged Out"; The guys all avoid Jinx because he brings bad luck but Betty tries to make friends with him. "Handy Man's Special"; Betty goes out with a guy that won't keep his hands to himself and Veronica tells her to loosen up when she becomes upset about his behavior. "Kitchen Privilege," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica rushes over to Betty's house when she hears that Archie is over there with her in the kitchen. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #531
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 531

    The World of Jughead. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Magic Moments," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Archie won't go to the beach with Jughead if he wears his "magic" girl attracting pin on his hat. "Motor Matter" one-page story; Della wants Hilda to trade in her broom and get a modern form of transportation. "A Hot Lunch," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Smithers and Gaston serve Jughead a hamburger covered in hot pepper. One-page Jughead Presents Dipsy Doodles story. "Master of Deceit," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Rudy Lapick; Jughead is hiding from Archie so he won't have to exercise. Jughead's Fashion Touch illustration, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #532
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 532

    The World of Archie Cover price $0.60.