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Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) comic books

  • Issue #201
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 201

    Betty and Veronica Spectacular. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Joe Edwards. "A Glib Woman's Lib," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; After being heckled during her speech at a women's lib rally by Reggie, Veronica decides to prove which sex is smarter. "You Said It" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. Veronica Pin Up by Dan DeCarlo. "Dune Buggy," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie and Reggie flirt with Betty and Veronica on the beach. Betty and Veronica Pin Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Bowled Over" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. Pinups of the girls. "Needles and Pins," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica scoffs at Betty laboring to make her own clothing instead of buying them. "Water Water Everywhere," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; The gang's fun with water hoses spills over into Mr. Lodge's office, literally. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #202
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 202

    The World of Jughead. Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Polly Want a Pitcher," script by Dick Malmgren, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead agrees to become a pitcher on the school baseball team only to gain access to the training table. "The Cook-Out," pencils by Bill Vigoda; Archie and Reggie get into a huge fight over who gets to grill the food at Veronica's patio barbecue. "Small Talk" one-page story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx gives Gaga some fashion advice. "Rave Wave," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Archie has Jughead fake a photo of him performing a dangerous surfing stunt to impress people. "Operation Shark," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Rudy Lapick; United Girls Against Jughead lure him to a remote island in order to convert him from his anti-female philosophy by force. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #203
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 203

    Archies Christmas Stocking. "Do It Yourself"; Veronica takes the fun out of Christmas by hiring professionals to decorate and make cookies instead of doing it with friends and family. "Fair Exchange"; Archie keeps returning the gifts he's bough for Veronica after Reggie keeps making him doubt his purchases. One-page Lil Jinx story. "Teach-In Christmas"; Christmas traditions from around the world. Archie Club News. "Canine Convert"; While pulling a sled full of presents for Jughead, Hot Dog learns the true meaning of Christmas. "The Greatest Gift"; Veronica asks Archie to bring some ribbon to her house during a blizzard. Archie's Christmas Card illustration. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #205
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 205

    Archie's Christmas Love-In. Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Love Is the Answer," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; After seeing how greedy everyone is about presents, Archie has a dream where he convinces Santa Claus to give the gift of love and peace at Christmas time. "Blizzard Wizard," script and pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Joe Sinnott; Stuck on a country road during a blizzard, the gang takes refuge in an old barn where three angels appear to teach them the true religious meaning of Christmas. "Soup Spooning," script and pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Joe Sinnott; A twig of mistletoe falls into Miss Beazly's soup, making it an aphrodisiac that causes anyone who tastes it to become passionate and loving. "Ice Scream" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Trouble Shooter," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob Bolling; Jingles magically arranges for an out-of-work actor working as a street-corner Santa to meet the famous Broadway producer David Kerrick. "Solomon's Child," script and pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Joe Sinnott; Archie, Jughead and Betty meet a young man who left home searching for meaning in his life. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • 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 #214
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 214

    Betty and Veronica Spectacular. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Fair Weather Friends," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica extorts the others into eating a turkey dinner she cooked. "That's a Hot One" two-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "In the Dough," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; When Betty and Veronica show up to watch Archie at his new job, he suddenly becomes all thumbs. "Fish and Ships," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie and Betty take Veronica fishing in a small outboard motor craft, and she isn't shy about letting them know how displeased she is. "Vicious Cycle," script and pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Veronica yearns for adventure, until she actually finds it. 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.

  • Issue #218
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 218

    Archie's Christmas Love-In. "Silent Night?"; Archie travels to Veronica's house in a blizzard. "Stow Woe"; Christmas parties get to Jughead, right in his stomach. "Pay Phone!"; Jinx breaks open her piggy bank to get enough money to call Santa long distance. "The Last Christmas"; Archie and the gang are trapped in a blizzard and spend the night in a home where a child had died on Christmas Eve a hundred years ago and his mother's ghost was still there weeping for him. "The Big Hang-Up"; Ethel is hanging up mistletoe. "Paws Pause"; Hot Dog tries to understand the Christmas season. "A Pair of Dolls!" one-page Li'l Jinx story. "Clean Sweep"; Svenson is tired of all the cleaning Christmas entails; The gang helps him out and reminds him of the Christmas spirit. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #220
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 220

    Last 25-cent cover price. Sabrina's Christmas Magic. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "The Spell of Christmas," pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Ambrose teaches Sabrina that giving of yourself is more important at Christmas time than giving gifts. "The Real Power," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Hilda tries to play tricks on people to ruin their Christmas spirit, but something keeps ruining her spells. "Plant Fool" two-page Li'l Jinx by Joe Edwards. "Hilda's Holiday," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bill Vigoda; After hearing the story of Santa Claus, Hilda decides to track down this errant warlock and teach him a lesson. "The Melting Point," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; When Harvey catches Sabrina using magic to keep herself snow-free, she can only provide a lame excuse. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #221
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 221

    First 35-cent cover price. Betty and Veronica Spectacular. "The Choice"; Betty and Veronica secretly let Archie choose who he wants to date. "Checked Off!" two-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Happiness Is Sharing"; Veronica has to figure out a way to get shopping money from her father. "Sound Off"; Veronica gets Archie sent to detention to get him away from Betty. "Misunderstood"; Betty tries to get a gift for her dad with trading stamps. "Figure This," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan Decarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty wants time to exercise like Veronica. "Advice Device"; Veronica advises Betty to stop acting like one of the boys and be a lady. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #222
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 222

    Archie's Jokes Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #223
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 223

    Li'l Jinx. Cover by Joe Edwards. "Mystery of the Ghost of Grey Wolf"; Jinx becomes the hide and seek champion at summer camp. Li'l Jinx text story. "The Door Belle"; Jinx doesn't give her father a moment of peace with her constant ringing of the doorbell. "Miss Missed"; Li'l Jinx can't find her dad. "Make Cents!"; Jinx would rather have ten pennies than one dime. Li'l Jinx Pen Pal Club. Scripts and art by Joe Edwards. 48 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #225
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 225

    The World of Archie. "What's in a Name?", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Vincent DeCarlo; Archie and the gang during the time of the dinosaurs. "Stamp Out"; Archie accidentally uses a thousand dollar rare stamp to mail an envelope. "Fragile" one-page story; Lil Jinx learns what the word fragile means. Archie Club News. "Board to Tears"; Reggie wipes out after hitting Archie's surf board. "Childhood Daze"; Betty and Veronica think Archie's acting like a child. "Bucket Brigade," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Martin Epp; Archie burns his feet on the hot sand. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #226
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 226

    Betty and Veronica Spectacular. "Time Lapse," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie and Jughead think Betty and Veronica are strange for shopping for winter coats in the middle of the summer. "Facts about Growing Things" one-page Li'l Jinx story; Hap plants a vegetable garden. Dear Betty and Veronica advice letters column. "The Competitor"; Veronica thinks Betty is letting her win at games because Betty is a guest in her house. "New Girl in Town," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; A girl from Hawaii fascinates all the boys with her exotic dishes and dances, making all the girls jealous--except Veronica. "The Trainer," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Hot Dog keeps jumping on Veronica and ruining her new dress. "The Changeling," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty tries to use Veronica's underhanded tactics, but she just can't do it. "From the Mouths of Babes"; Archie and Jughead don't want to speak to each other anymore after having an argument. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #227
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 227

    The World of Jughead. "Minnesota Shorts"; The Riverdale youth center gets a pool table and a warlock who has been cursed to spend eternity attached to the pool table shows up with it. "Groovy Tech," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Mr. Weatherbee and Miss Grundy create a summer school program based entirely off student suggestions. "Big Catch" one-page Lil Jinx story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Greg puts a positive spin on his lack of luck fishing. "The Loner"; Jughead describes his learned ability to avoid the traps of Big Ethel. "The Funny Man"; Jughead, Archie, and Betty all think Jughead is a funny guy, but Veronica disagrees. Archie Club News. "The Big Sale"; Archie goes into a novelty store for a pack of gum; Jughead's clumsiness wrecks the place and puts it out of business. "Back-Bone"; Mr. Weatherbee hires Jughead to rake and burn the leaves in his yard, then dreams of the mayhem that could cause. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #228
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 228

    Archie's Christmas Stocking. "Brownie Points"; Jingles, the Santa Brownie, is mad about cheaply made toys. "Modern Smart" one-page story; Lil Jinx adjusts her snowman to have a more impressionist feel. "Here-Comes Santa Claus"; Archie dresses up as Santa and had Hot Dog pull him in a sleigh so he can deliver a present to Veronica. Santa Claus Maze activity page. "Burnt Offering"; Jughead doesn't want to eat Christmas dinner at Veronica's house because her cooking is so bad. "Season in the Sun," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Pop Tate goes on vacation to Florida. Archie Club News. "Splendid Spirit"; The Christmas spirit makes people less selfish. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #229
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 229

    Betty and Veronica Christmas Spectacular. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "The List Price," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty is aghast to find out Veronica buys her parents' Christmas gifts to her. Veronica Pin Up by Dan DeCarlo. "An Ice Crack" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Weapon of Love," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; In the spirit of Christmas, Betty tries to quell a snowball war between two gangs of kids. "Deceive Peeve," script by George Gladir, art by Bob Bolling; In an effort to get Archie away from Betty, Veronica invites him to entertain some orphans, then sends Leroy to recruit some. "Ski and See," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Reggie is being a very hands on ski instructor for Betty and Veronica. "Cool Christmas Cat," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Through a series of mistakes, Betty ends up with Veronica's present from Archie, but thinks Reggie gave it to her. "The Believer," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Veronica finds out Betty still mails letters to Santa Claus. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #230
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 230

    Archie's Christmas Love-In. "Plastic Santa," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and the gang teach Mr. Lodge who is stressed about business the true meaning of Christmas. "Christmas Treasure"; While looking for a Christmas tree in the woods, the gang find a poor family that survive completely on the land and in the strength of their family's love. Archie Club News. "All I Want for Christmas"; Ethel can't think of anything she wants for Christmas except Jughead. "Pucker Up!"; Miss Beazly is mad that Archie and Veronica are kissing in her cafeteria. Christmas Carol Puzzle. "A Slow Thinker!"; Li'l Jinx and Charley are in a snowball fight and she reminds him that Christmas is in 5 days. Think Christmas Maze. Santa Quiz. "She's a Card"; Mr. Lodge tries to teach Veronica a little humility when she starts gloating over how many Christmas cards she's received this year. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #231
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 231

    Sabrina's Christmas Magic. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Come Fly With Me," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Aunt Hilda keeps colliding with some fat guy in a red suit while she's riding her broom. "Substitute Santa," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mario Acquaviva; When the actor Harvey hired to perform as Santa fails to show for a party for local orphans, Sabrina gets a substitute to "magically" appear. "Concrete Thinking," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren; Sabrina does some shopping in a lingerie shop while Harvey waits outside. "Christmas Spirit," script by Dick Malmgren, art by Jon D'Agostino; Hilda scoffs at Sabrina's efforts to finish her Christmas shopping without using magic, until Harvey puts her in dire need of a last minute gift herself. "Past, Present And Future," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Jon D'Agostino; Harvey gets Sabrina an expensive locket for Christmas, then thinks she doesn't like it. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #232
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 232

    The World of Archie. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "The Truth Hurts"; Mr. Lodge wants Archie to fill in for an actor who was supposed do shoot a commercial for Mr. Lodge. "Without a Point!" one-page story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Hap tries to correct Jinx's grammar when she tells him that she ain't got a pencil. "The Masked Marvel," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Marty Epp; Archie puts on a ski mask to avoid being seen carrying Veronica's packages. "Toy Joy"; Reggie has a bird whistle that attracts women. Archie Club News. "At Long Lash," pencils by Harry Lucey; Veronica gives Archie an eyelash as a keepsake, but delivery boy Jughead gives him something far different. "Archie Makes His Mark," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Marty Epp; Prehistoric Archie invents a weapon but he has no luck in figuring out the best way to use it. "Seven Day Itch," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Marty Epp; Archie is depressed waiting for Friday to arrive, but he's even more depressed when Friday comes and he goes to a party with Veronica's snooty friends. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #233
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 233

    The World of Jughead. "Change for the Better"; Jughead isn't acting like himself. "Model Muddle" one-page story; Li'l Jinx takes up painting. "The Invader"; Mr. Lodge can't get rid of Jughead. "Surprise Prize"; Ethel gives Jughead a kiss after he guesses the lucky number. "Fair Fight"; Jughead's painting of a tough guy punches him in the face. Archie Club News. "Button Business"; Archie likes the buttons on Jughead's hat and wants to go into business making them. "Great Date"; Jughead goes out with Ethel after losing a bet. "Party Boy"; The gang wants Jughead to perform magic tricks. "Fool Proof"; Jughead needs money to buy hamburgers so he auctions off a date with Archie in exchange for a cut of the profits. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #234
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 234

    Betty and Veronica Spectacular. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Feline Divine," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica invites Betty and her mix-breed cat to the mansion to appear in publicity pictures with her and her cat. Hostess snack cakes ad with Archie. "Clock Wise" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Just Between Us Girls," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; When Veronica storms home, vowing that she never wants to speak to Betty again, Smithers and her father take her at her word and freeze Betty out of the Lodge mansion. Archie Annual ad. "Power Play," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie can only buy one raffle ticket from Betty, because Veronica made him buy her whole book the previous evening. Statement of ownership; Total Paid Circulation, avg. of 12 months 173,179. "Sleepy Time Gal," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty's sudden display of narcolepsy has Archie worried, but Veronica thinks it's a scam to get Archie's attention. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #235
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 235

    Archie's Jokes Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #237
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 237

    World of Archie Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #238
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 238

    Betty and Veronica Spectacular. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "For The Birdie," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Lodge invites Betty and Veronica to golf with him and Veronica promises to tell Betty all she knows about golf. "Blast From The Past," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; After enduring one of her Aunt Cora's lectures on how the good old days were better, Veronica has a dream that she's living in the 1890s. "Things Could Be Worse," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty tries to cheer up Ethel, who is dateless and down in the dumps. "Scheme Theme," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica tricks Betty and Ethel into swimming in water contaminated by an oil slick to get them out of the way so she can cosy up to movie star Ty Hardin by herself. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #239
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 239

    The World of Jughead. "The Way It Was"; Jughead dresses in an old fashioned swimsuit and attracts the attention of a very wealthy older woman. Hostess Twinkies ad with Archie. "Future Shock" half-page Li'l Jinx story. Jughead's Gag Bag half-page story by Bob Montana. "I Understand"; Jughead promotes kindness through understanding. "Helping Hound"; Hot Dog tries to help Betty get Archie to herself. Archie Club News. "Trap Flap"; Reggie tricks Jughead into giving roses to Ethel. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #240
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 240

    Archie's Christmas Stocking. "Shopworn," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie pretends to be rich while shopping at a jewelry store for Veronica's Christmas present. "Gift Rap!" one-page story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx gets a bump on her head from looking for her hidden Christmas presents. "The Yule Fool," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey; Archie wants to cut down a real tree for Christmas, while Reggie and Veronica prefer the greater convenience of store-bought artificial trees. "Speechless"; Archie and Reggie fix up Mr. Weatherbee on a blind date because he is down in the dumps during Christmas. Archie Club News. "Price Control," script by George Gladir, art by Harry Lucey; Archie makes a hand-made pendant for Jughead for Christmas and it's such a hit that everybody wants one. Hostess Fruitpies ad with Archie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #241
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 241

    Betty and Veronica Christmas Spectacular. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Can You Top This," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica pontificates on the joy of the Christmas season. "Wrap Session," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie overhears Betty and Veronica proclaim they'd like their gifts from him to be wrapped by him. "Cast Blast," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; After Veronica outmaneuvers her for Archie at the ski lodge, Betty allows Dilton to practice splinting legs on her. "The "A" and "B" of It," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie and Jughead show up to help Betty and Veronica decorate the Lodge Christmas tree - if you can call that "help." Hostess snack cakes ad with Archie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #242
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 242

    Archie's Christmas Love-In. "The Missing Link"; Veronica talks about her Christmas traditions with the staff of the Lodge mansion; Betty and Archie try ESP to bring Veronica's father and mother home for Christmas. "Merry Message"; Veronica forgot to mail her Christmas cards so her father hires a plane to fly a banner telling everyone "Merry Christmas." Christmas Tree Puzzle. "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; A spoof of "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens. "Tree Spree," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica competes with Betty in a tree decorating contest. Archie Club News. "The Rich in Spirit"; Veronica and Betty go Christmas shopping; Veronica hires a kid to carry all her packages and do all her winter chores. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #243
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 243

    Sabrina's Christmas Magic. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "Equal Rights," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Harvey spots Sabrina magically manipulating Christmas tree ornaments and assumes the house has a poltergeist. "Using the Old Noodle," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; When Sabrina attempts to make a Christmas dinner by hand, Hilda interferes and attempts to conjure one up through witchcraft. "Hot Stuff," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Hilda attempts to sabotage Harvey's Christmas cheer with a bowl of Christmas candy laced with hot peppers. "Truth Time," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Sabrina tries to convince a disillusioned child that there really is magic to Christmas. Hostess snack cakes ad with Archie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #244
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 244

    The World of Archie. "Dime on My Hands"; Archie gets rewarded for lending a dime to a guy who had just been robbed. Hostess Twinkies ad with Archie. "Car Care" one-page story; Li'l Jinx runs into the living room where her father is watching TV, and asks if he wanted her to wash his car. "Daddy's Boy"; Archie wants to help his father around the house. "Daddy's Boy"; Archie wants to help his father around the house. "Student Rebellion"; Set in prehistoric time the kids protest the school and decide to start their own schools. Archie Club News. "Uneasy Rider"; Archie test-drives an ATV. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #245
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 245

    Last 25-cent cover price. The World of Jughead. "Ice Skate Incident"; Jughead has trouble ice skating. "Fan Out!" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Helping Hand"; Jughead asks to spend the night with the Andrews while his house is being painted, but turns out to be a poor house guest. "How to Treat the Boy of Your Choice," art by Samm Schwartz; Professor Jughead gives a lecture to the girls in town about the proper way to treat a boy - with very questionable ideas. "Sight Flight," script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz; When the boys enter a girl watching contest, Jug has them beat hands down until he sees Ethel. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #246
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 246

    First 30-cent cover price. Betty and Veronica Spectacular. Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Framed," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica has taken to wearing fashion eyeglass frames without lenses for the look. Hostess snack cakes ad with Josie. "The Hating Game," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Miss Grundy tries to counsel Betty and Veronica on the dangers of extremism. "Campaign Caper," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty starts an advertising campaign to convince Archie to date her. Statement of ownership; Total Paid Circulation, 12 month average: 156,002. "Dress Down Date," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica warns Betty about Archie's date habits prior to Betty's outing with him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #247
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 247

    Archie's Jokes Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #249
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 249

    World of Archie Cover price $0.30.