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Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) comic books

  • 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 #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 #523
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 523

    The World of Jughead. Cover art by Stan Goldberg. "The Hat Trick," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead wears a hat with a special pin that attracts girls. "Take It From Me!" half-page Li'l Jinx's Chum Mort story by Joe Edwards. "Cover Up," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead and Archie walk through a rough neighborhood. "Unstrung Hero," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead claims to volunteer as a mandolin re-stringer for wandering minstrels. Archie Club News. "The I.N.I.T.I.A.L. Problem," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead is describing people using only the first initial of their name. 36 pgs., full color. 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.

  • Issue #535
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 535

    Archie's Christmas Stocking. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Party Puzzle," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Reggie helps a group of children complete a 3000 piece puzzle to win a Christmas party from Jolly Jim John. "Aid Parade"; Mr. Lodge can't enjoy himself because of his business problems. "Hunch Crunch" half-page story; Sabrina asks Aunt Hilda if she can guess what Cousin Ambrose got her for Christmas. "The Poor Tycoon," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jimmy DeCarlo; The gang tries to decide what underprivileged person, or group, they should do something nice for Christmas. "One Last Gift," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Andrews underestimates his son's gift-giving priorities. "Blow the Man Down"; Moose thinks it was dumb of Jughead to buy a dog whistle for Hot Dog. "The Kissing Santa," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Reggie locks Archie in a tool shed so he can play Santa Claus at Veronica's party. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #536
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 536

    Betty and Veronica Christmas Spectacular. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Merry Mayhem," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty and Veronica drop their packages and leave them behind after getting attacked by boys throwing snowballs. Betty and Veronica's Christmas Fashions. "The Surprised Party," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg; Dilton tells Betty and Veronica it's not easy for people who have their birthday three days before Christmas. "Happy Holidays," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Veronica help the down on their luck Holiday family. "Haven of the Heart"; Betty rescues a puppy from the blizzard. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #537
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 537

    Betty and Veronica Spectacular. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Lie Detector," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica defies her father's instructions not to go to a game room known as a hang-out for the worst element in town. "Locker Lore" one-page story; Sabrina uses magic to help a girl open her locker door. Betty Cooper's Dance-Kraze Puzzle Page. Statement of Ownership; Total no copies printed: Average no. copies each issue during preceding 12 months, 178643; Actual no. of copies of single issue published nearest to filing date, 203876. "The Secret of the Old Music Hall," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr.; The Archies rehearse at a music hall that's said to be haunted by the ghost of an actress that was murdered there many years ago. Dear Betty and Veronica advice column. Veronica's Fashions, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Biz Whiz," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, Jr.; Betty and Veronica decide to open a craft class for kids. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #538
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 538

    Little Archie. Cover pencils by Dexter Taylor. "My Best Friend is Missing," script and art by Dexter Taylor; Little Archie's dog goes missing. "No Class at All"; Reggie tries a dirty trick so he can move from understudy to star of a school play, but Sabrina foils his plans. "See the Big Butterfly," script and art by Dexter Taylor; Mr. Lodge mistakes Little Archie's butterfly kite for a rare butterfly species. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #542
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 542

    World of Jughead. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "The Barbarian," script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz; In Ancient Rome, Reggie takes Jughead in as a slave and attempts to Romanize him via baths, feasts, and circuses. "Joust for Fun," script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz; Court Jester Jughead decides to dress up as a knight to cheer up King Weatherbee, only to end up jousting with Sir Reginald and his knaves. "The Sheriff," script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead becomes the new sheriff in a Western town and gets rid of its trouble, all using mind games and not a gun. Archie's Club News. "The Age of Progress," script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz; At the turn-of-the-century, Jughead becomes fed up with all the new inventions. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #543
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 543

    The World of Archie. Cover art by Stan Goldberg. "The Blue Dolly," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; A gang of thieves is after a diamond called the Blue Dolly that Mr. Lodge has purchased at a London auction. Diltons Puzzle Page by Rod Ollerenshaw. Archie Club News. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #547
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 547

    Last 60-cent cover price. Betty and Veronica Christmas Spectacular. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "The Truant Officer," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, Jr, inks by Jim DeCarlo; The girls don't like the strict truant officer until Mr. Weatherbee tells him about his troubled past. "The Little Darlings," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg; Veronica fills in for Santa Claus at her father's department store and then Betty plays Santa at the Christmas party for the orphanage. "The Swinging Santa," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg; A charity Santa gets fired after he left his pot of money while he tried to warm up. Dear Betty and Veronica advice column. "Santa's Choice," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg; Santa ensures that Betty gets what she wants for Christmas. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #548
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 548

    First 65-cent cover price. Betty and Veronica Spectacular. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "The Secret of SoHo," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, Jr, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty and Veronica visit their fashion-designer friend Dexter who's new line of clothes ends up stolen. "Glenn Scarpelli in Hollywood" one-page story. Betty and Veronica's Puzzle Page. "Plain 'n' Fancy," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Betty is selling magazine subscriptions. Veronica tries to prove to her that you have to dress up to make sales. Dear Betty and Veronica advice column. "The Girl Who Knew Too Much," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, Jr; The gang thinks Betty might be psychic. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #549
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 549

    Little Archie. Cover pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Chic Stone. "The Flying Barracuda (or, How To Make a Soar-Head Reel Mad)," script and pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Chic Stone; Mad Doctor Doom has returned, and he sends Chester to sneak into Little Archie's room and pluck a hair from his head; The mad doctor then unveils his greatest creation, a robotic flying barracuda programmed to rob a gold bullion truck as it passes over Givalook Mountain. "Little Archie Meets The Big Chicken," script and art by Dexter Taylor; Little Archie's little chick "Jughenny" eats some genetically-altered grain that makes her grow into a giant-sized chicken. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #552
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 552

    Betty and Veronica Spectacular. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "The Problem Counselor," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica volunteers as a camp counselor and she gets lost in the woods with the kids. Betty and Veronica Fashion illustration, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Second Best," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty wins first place in a contest and is selected to star in a tv show, but she trades the prize to Veronica. Dear Betty and Veronica advice column. "My Aluminum Chum," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica has a robot. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.65.

  • Issue #553
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 553

    The World of Jughead. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. Missing children public service announcement with the Archie gang. "The Detective" part 1, script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Chic Stone; Jughead notices a strange flavor in one of his favorite candy bars, and sets out to investigate. "Breakfast in Bed" one-page Glenn Scarpelli story; A mishap involving a freshly washed floor end with Glenn covered in the breakfast he was going to skip anyway. "The Detective" part 2, script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Chic Stone; Jughead solves the mystery of the strangely-flavored candy bars. "Jughead's Handy Dandy Gift Catalogue"; Single panel gags of fairly useless gifts. "High Jinx," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lopick; Jughead flees the beach to escape the influence of Jinx Malloy, only to find him working at the Jones household as a TV repairman. "The Job," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Jughead attempts to find the perfect summer job. Archie Club News. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.65.

  • Issue #554
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 554

    The World of Archie. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "The Return of the Amazing Archibald," script by Sam Kujava, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie uses his Great Uncle Archibald's costume and props to put on a magic show for Veronica's party. "Jest Jogging" one-page story, script by John Albano, pencils by Dick Ayers; Archie jogging on the beach. World of Archie Puzzle Page. "Something Different" starring Archie, Betty, Veronica, and Jughead, script by Jim Ruth, pencils by Hy Eisman, inks by Jon D'Agostino. Archie Club News. "Sound Advice," script and pencils by Joe Edwards, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie's Dad hates his loud music. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #555
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 555

    Betty's Diary. Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg. "A Day to Remember," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty has a bad day at the beach because of Archie's cluelessness, but eventually he makes it up to her. Betty's Back to School! Fashions! page, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Dear Diary," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty writes about an imaginary date with Archie, which makes Veronica jealous when she sneakily reads the diary. "Idolize That Prize"; Reggie teases Archie because he can't win any prizes for Betty at the carnival, but it turns out that Betty is better at winning them herself. "Cassette Fret," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Chic Stone; Betty and Archie have trouble finding a movie to rent so they can use the Coopers' new video cassette recorder. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #556
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 556

    Cover art by Dexter Taylor. "The Funny Man," script and art by Dexter Taylor; Little Reggie makes up funny stories about Little Archie and they get published in the school paper. Jest Jokes page. Little Archie Puzzle half-page by Dexter Taylor. "Dog Daze"; Little Reggie sees Little Sabrina use magic and tries to tell the world in front of TV cameras so she turns him into a dog. "The Little Gentleman," script and pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Chic Stone; Mary Andrews enrolls Little Archie into dancing school. "Dog Gone"; When Spotty gets sick Archie finds another dog but its owner comes for him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #557
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 557

    Archie's Christmas Stocking. Cover art by Stan Goldberg. "An Important Message from Archie and His Pals!" National Child Safety Council public service announcement. "That Ol' Red Magic," script by Al Hartley, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Santa takes Archie on his sleigh and shows him the magic of Christmas. "Prize Size" half-page Christmas ornaments story. "Deliver the Goods," script by Al Hartley, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Continuation of That 'Ol Red Magic story. "Goof on the Roof," script by Al Hartley, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Continuation of That 'Ol Red Magic story line. Archie's Club News. "Miss Mistletoe" half-page Mrs. Cooper story. "Bills and Thrills," script by Al Hartley, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Continuation of That 'Ol Red Magic story line. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #558
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 558

    Last 65-cent issue. Betty and Veronica Christmas Spectacular. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "An Important Message from Archie and His Pals!" National Child Safety Council public service announcement. "The Great Crashers," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty and Veronica help decorate a children's shelter for Christmas and use the decorations from Veronica's country club when they see how little they have at the shelter. Dear Betty and Veronica advice column. Sabrina's Puzzle Page. "Love It or Lump It," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Continuation of "The Great Crashers." "Divine Pine" half-page artificial Christmas tree story. "Shape Jape" half-page Christmas present story. "Flip Side Fantasy," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Continuation from "The Great Crashers." Betty and Veronica Christmas Fashions two-pager, pencils by Dan DeCarlo and Kathleen Webb. Ah, Sweet Mystery," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Continuation of The Great Crashers story line. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #559
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 559

    Betty and Veronica Spectacular. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Anti-smoking public service announcement with the Archie gang. "Executive Session," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica decides that she is ready to start taking over her father's business. Statement of ownership; Average number of copies sold during preceding 12 months: 64,444; Actual number sold of issue nearest filing date: 78,202. "Rocky Adventure," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty travels with the Lodges to Canada to scout movie locations, but Veronica keeps getting herself into dangerous situations. Betty Fashions page, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Attempting Assault," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty bets Reggie that she can get Archie to kiss her while he's on a date with Veronica. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #560
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 560

    Little Archie. Cover by Dexter Taylor. "A Gliding Tour," script by Bob Bolling, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Chic Stone; Little Archie has written a tour guide to his favorite places in Riverdale, like the Hockomock Swamp and Carson's Creek; Ronnie explains to him that each of these sites will be ruined or destroyed if tourists come. "Singing Rocks," script and pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; The boys go fishing on Logger's Pond; As usual, they won't let Ambrose go with them, and as usual, he follows along anyway, this time playing his new harmonica. "Boys Will Be Beautiful," script and pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Chic Stone; At a baseball game, Fred is disappointed in what he considers Little Archie's selfish behavior, but realizes he's wrong when he looks through his binoculars and see what his son did with a home run ball he caught. "Headline Hunter," script and pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Chic Stone; Little Archie trains Spotty to fetch newspapers, and he starts fetching all the newspapers from every house in the neighborhood. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #563
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 563

    Betty and Veronica Spectacular. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "He's Serious," script by Jim Ruth, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Archie tries to be the base of a human pyramid but ends up getting stuck in that position. Dear Betty and Veronica advice column. "News Blues" half-page story; Josie, Melody and Valerie get chased up a tree by a dog. "Early Squeeze," script by Jim Ruth, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, Jr, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Archie wants to spend time with Veronica but she's spending all of her time on tennis lessons. "Garden of Delights," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica provides skimpy outfits for doing gardening so they can get tanned while they work. Betty's Belted Fashions page, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, Jr. Veronica's Fashions Military Look!, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, Jr. "Picnic Problems, script by Jim Ruth, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, Jr, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica gets Gaston to prepare French food for a picnic but escargot and caviar is not the type of food the gang had in mind. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #564
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 564

    The World of Jughead. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "A Haunting We Will Go," script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead pretends to be a private eye and discovers the secret behind a haunted house. "The Goat Getter," script by Dick Malmgren, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead plans to mow yards the easy way by using a goat. "Taste Buddies," art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead is a waiter and the customer thinks the soup tastes funny. "No Time Like the Present," art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead is a waiter and the customer wants to know the time. "Fashion Free," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Mr. Lodge and Smithers try to show Jughead how silly the clothes he wears look by dressing the same way themselves. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #565
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 565

    The World of Archie. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #566
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 566

    Little Archie. Cover by Bob Bolling. "Land of the Lost," script and pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Chic Stone; Little Archie discovers where toys go when kids can't find them: a subterranean village of elves, who use a team of highly-trained crows to borrow toys and then return them. Little Archie Puzzle Page by Dexter Taylor. "Orphans of the Storm," script and pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Chic Stone; On the way to perform a Christmas play at Hasselhead Elementary School, all the kids are fighting and acting up, until they get stuck near an orphanage and put on the play for the orphans. "The Magic Christmas Tree," script and art by Dexter Taylor; Aunt Zelda zaps up a Christmas tree whose extra branches provide little trees for smaller creatures. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #567
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 567

    Archie's Christmas Stocking. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. Public service announcement about wearing a seat belt with the Archie gang. "The Tiny Tree Trimmer," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; The gang enlists Jingles to trim the giant tree at Mr. Lodge's plant. Cap'n Crunch ad with the Archie gang. "Heat Treat" one-page story; Reggie and Jughead argue over what is the best way to keep warm while Archie kisses the girls on the couch. "Deep Freeze"; Jughead borrows Ethel's hand warmer muff to warm his ears. "The Silent Giver," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; When the gang thinks Jughead is nothing but a scrooge during the holidays, Archie comes to his best friend's defense. "Holiday Havoc!", script by Frank Doyle, pencils bny Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie comes over to the Lodge home to help Veronica wrap presents, but manages to tick off everyone in the house instead. Mr. Weatherbee's Christmas Puzzle Page! by Rod Ollerenshaw. "Archie's Christmas Fashions," pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr. "Festive Foul Up," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Weatherbee gives Archie some money for decorations for the school's hallways. Archie Club News. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #568
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 568

    Betty and Veronica Christmas Spectacular. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Buckle Up and Stay Safe!" public service announcement with the Archie gang; PSA on importance of using safety belts. "Holiday Havoc," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica invites less fortunate children into her home to share Christmas but they're overly excited and make life difficult in the house. Cap'n Crunch ad with the Archie gang. "Prime Time" half-page Sabrina story; Hilda conjures up more dessert. Mr. Weatherbee's Yuletide Puzzle. "The Supreme Sacrifice!", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Archie and the gang discuss the best things about Christmas. "Watch Out," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty and Veronica bet that each one can buy the better present for Archie for only thirty dollars. Betty's Christmas Fashions, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Veronica's Holiday Fashions, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "The Remembering Tree," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica helps Betty trim her Christmas tree. Dear Betty and Veronica advice column. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #569
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 569

    Betty and Veronica Spectacular. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. "Just One of Those Knights," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; At a benefit renaissance fair, Betty and Veronica have to keep Archie away from other girls, Jughead has to keep away from Ethel armed with a love potion, and Archie has to keep from being beheaded by Reggie. "Wedding Belle Blues," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica returns from a trip to Florida and the more she searches for Archie, the more convinced she becomes that he and Betty are getting married. "Wigged Out," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica decides to test Archie by donning a blonde wig to see if he'll recognize her. "Something Creative," script by Jim Ruth, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica makes a sculpture as a present for her father's birthday. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #570
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 570

    Little Archie. Cover pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mike Esposito. "The Die Is Cast," script and pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mike Esposito; Betty hires Little Archie, Super Sleuth to search for her missing cat Caramel. "Blast From the Past," script and pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mike Esposito; Little Archie discovers that Mad Doctor Doom and Chester plan to rob a bank using a ray gun called the "Bank Blaster." "The Right Choice" one-page Little Sabrina story by Dexter Taylor. Tall Tales, script and pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mike Esposito; Ambrose's tall tales about his imaginary adventures get on everyone's nerves, but he has a real adventure when the Good Ol' Gang makes him crawl into the sewer to retrieve a baseball. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #571
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 571

    Josie and the Pussycats. Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg. "No Help Wanted," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; When the girls have a flat tire, a mechanic offers to fix it for free, if they let him perform with the band. Dilton's Mondo word puzzle by Rod Ollerenshaw. "Dracula's Castle," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Alex wants the Pussycats to film a music video in the Transylvanian castle of Count Dracula, assuring the girls that there's no such things as vampires. "Country Calamity," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; The girls go on vacation to a country cabin but there's nothing relaxing about their stay. You Don't Need Drugs... public service announcement with the Archie gang. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #573
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 573

    Archie at Riverdale High. Cover art by Stan Goldberg. "Canada, Here We Come!!" Part I, script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; The gang try to raise money for their Junior class trip to Canada. "Canada, Here We Come!" Part II, script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; A misunderstanding leads Archie and Jughead to believe Mr. Gerber is stalking Veronica. "Canada, Here We Come!" Part III, script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Archie and the gang continue their Canadian tour in Montreal but still think Martin Gerber is a stalker. "Canada, Here We Come!" Part IV, script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Archie and the gang continue their Canadian tour in Toronto where they finally fix their misunderstanding with Marvin Gerber. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #574
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 574

    The World of Archie. Cover art by Rex W. Lindsey. "Hula Hoopla" Chapter One, script by Rich Margopoulos, pencils by Rex W. Lindsey, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Mr. Lodge goes to Hawaii to try an purchase an island. "Hula Hoopla" Chapter Two, script by Rich Margopoulos, pencils by Rex W. Lindsey, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie almost drowns while diving for pearls on an island Mr. Lodge wants to purchase. Archie's Club News. "Hula Hoopla" Chapter Three, script by Rich Margopoulos, pencils by Rex W. Lindsey, inks by Jon D'Agostino; While touring the island that Mr. Lodge wants to buy, a volcano starts to erupt. "The Curse" one-page story starring Sabrina the Teenage Witch. Archie's Deep-Sea Word Find, art by Rod Ollerenshaw. Hula Hoopla" Chapter Four, script by Rich Margopoulos, pencils by Rex W. Lindsey, inks by Jon D'Agostino; A volcano erupts on an island that Mr. Lodge is trying to purchase and the person who is trying to sell it knocks out Mr. Lodge and tries to throw Veronica into the volcano. You Don't Need Drugs... public service announcement with the Archie gang. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #575
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 575

    Betty & Veronica Spectacular. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. "Raving Beauties," script by Joe Edwards, pencils by Henry Scarpelli, inks by Rudy Lapick; A magazine holds a contest to find Miss Teenager of 1987; Betty enters to win the college scholarship prize. "The Wandering Brave," script by George Gladir, pencils by Henry Scarpelli, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Veronica's time as camp counselors is made more difficult by a ten year old camper named "Terrible Tessie." "Charming Chatter," script by George Gladir, pencils by Henry Scarpelli, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica has a memory for every charm on her bracelet. Betty's Sizzling Swimsuits fashion page by Dan DeCarlo. You Don't Need Drugs... public service announcement with the Archie gang, pencils by Stan Goldberg. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #576
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 576

    Pep. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Drive Me Crazy," script by Rich Margopoulos, pencils by Rex W. Lindsey; Archie and Reggie double date Betty and Veronica in Reggie's car; A tale set in the 1950s. "Work Shirk" one-page story starring Archie and Hiram Lodge, script by Nate Butler, pencils by Nate Butler, inks by Tom Moore. "Garage Band Blues," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie's neighbor keeps complaining about the sound of their band practicing in the garage so his father makes them soundproof it. "The Cat's Meow," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Alexandra and the lifeguard flirt with each other at the beach but he insults her cat Sebastian so she turns on him. Archie's Club News. "Pop Tate's Today's Flavor!" activity page. "I Heart Camping," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Chic Stone; Archie tells us about his camping trip with Mr. Weatherbee. You Don't Need Drugs... public service announcement with the Archie gang. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #577
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 577

    World of Jughead. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Seer Suckers," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Veronica and Reggie see Jughead leaving a fortune teller. "A Weighty Matter," script by George Gladir, pencils by Samm Schwartz; Jughead is enlisted as a private eye at his uncle's weight loss camp to find out why the guests are gaining weight. Archie's Club News. "Lucky Charms" activity page with Sabrina's Cousin Ambrose. "Cold Comfort," script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz; When his father won't let him touch the air conditioner, Jughead has to find another way to stay cool on a hot day. You Don't Need Drugs... public service announcement with the Archie gang. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #578
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 578

    Archie & Me. Cover by Joe Edwards. You Don't Need Drugs... public service announcement with the Archie gang, pencils by Stan Goldberg. "Camp Daze at Camp Runamuk," script and pencils by Joe Edwards, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie and Mr. Weatherbee have one problem child at summer camp: a spoiled rich boy who tries to solve all his problems with money. Melody's Favorite Drummers word search puzzle. Archie's Club News. "Bird Call" one-page story by Joe Edwards; Dilton is an expert bird watcher, and an expert punster. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #579
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 579

    Archie's Christmas Stocking. You Don't Need Drugs... public service announcement with the Archie gang. "The Little Man Who Wasn't There," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Jingles pranks Veronica by posing as a talking doll, then helps the kids trim the Christmas tree. Archie Club News. "Body Builders, Inc." one-page story, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "It's Nice to Be Good, for Nothing," pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie and Jughead help Mr. Weatherbee and Miss Grundy shovel the snow from their sidewalks. "Festive Foul Up," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; When Betty and Veronica find out that Mr. Brimble has been fired as the store Santa Claus they threaten to shop elsewhere unless he is reinstated. "Home Style," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie learns the importance of celebrating Christmas with his family. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #580
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 580

    Betty & Veronica Christmas Spectacular. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. You Don't Need Drugs... public service announcement with the Archie gang. "Christmas Past, Present and Future," script by Joe Edwards, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica mistakenly believes that her father has gone broke and is selling their mansion, which leads her to reminisce with Betty about past Christmases. Betty's Christmas Coats fashion page, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr. "Jingle Belle," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; The Sugar Plum Fairy helps Betty lure Archie away from Veronica (temporarily). "The Biggest Brownie," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Moose helps some kids prepare for a merry Christmas, with Veronica's help. "Keep the Faith," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Archie doesn't want the girls to know he is playing Santa at the department store, but it does help Betty get a date with him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #582
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 582

    Betty & Veronica Spring Spectacular. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Aids awareness public service announcement with the Archie gang, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr. "Turnabout," script by Terry Valle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty and Veronica volunteer as candy stripers at the local hospital and get to meet rock star Keith Roberts. Sunkist ad with Archie. Veronica's Stripes 'n Fashion! fashion page by Dan DeCarlo. "Team Esteem," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; The girls' softball team and their new coach, Miss Keystone, fight for better field conditions and better practice time against an indifferent faculty and a resistant boys baseball team. Statement of ownership; Total paid circulation: 57,250. "Tear On The Dotted Line," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Livid that Betty is wearing the same style of dress to school that she is, Veronica manages to tear the dress. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.