Archie (1943 Archie Comics) comic books 2005

In "Santa Cause," (by Craig Boldman and Stan Goldberg) a bump on the head turns grumpy Mr. Lodge into jolly St. Nick ? and the townsfolk end up with wads of cash instead of toys! In "The Big Problem" (by Barbara Slate and Stan Goldberg), Archie decides that his girl problems are trivial compared to giving counsel to the elderly ? until he finds out the man at the nursing home has the same problems! And in "The Average Awards," (by Barbara Slate and Stan Goldberg), Archie receives the "Average Good Citizen Award," and wonders how he can improve his average. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.19.

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"Small is Big" (by George Gladir & Stan Goldberg): After being outdone by Adam last Valentine's Day, Archie is determined to make his gifts to Betty bigger and better... until he realizes it's all the 'little things' Adam does that wins Betty over! "A Likely Story" (by Greg Crosby & Stan Goldberg): Archie's writer's block is made of concrete, but he's determined to smash through it in time to hand in his creative writing assignment! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.19.

"That Guy" (by Craig Boldman & Stan Goldberg): Confident he's keeping Veronica from getting jealous, Archie insists a girl who recognizes him is mistaking him for someone else... until she reminisces about all the goofy things that "someone else" did! "Modern Marvelous!" (by Mike Pellowski & Stan Goldberg): Archie's parents complain that modern technology has made them lazy, so Archie takes them to the gym to work out on modern exercise machines! "King For a Day!" (by Bill Golliher & Stan Goldberg): Mr. Weatherbee allows Archie to fill his shoes for the day... ?nuff said! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.19.

"The Study Buddy": To combat sagging grades, Archie makes Dilton his study buddy, hoping his good habits will rub off... but will Archie's bad habits rub off on Dilton instead?! (George Gladir & Stan Goldberg) "Dog Daze": Archie's gone to the dogs... literally... when Betty and Veronica ask him to wear Riverdale's mascot costume for a school spirit rally. Naturally, Archie gets stuck in the costume! (Bill Golliher & Stan Goldberg) "Paper Chase": No news is good news, unless it's Mr. Andrews missing out on his morning newspaper! (Mike Pellowski & Stan Goldberg) 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.19.

by George Gladir & Stan Goldberg "The Stuffed Emissary": Those lovable Bronx Zoo bears named after Archie, Betty, Jughead, and Veronica are back! Due to popular demand, the fuzzy quartet, who first made their appearance in the 550th issue of Archie have returned... and this time, they're helping introduce "Grizzly," the soon-to-be famous stuffed animal who promotes wildlife conservation! "That Certain Sound": Archie is fed up with all the noisy machines that are ruining his nice tranquil summer... until he realizes the leaf blower next door is being operated by the lovely new transfer student! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.19.

"Arch is in the House": Archie's literally stuck in a doghouse! "Tricky Triumph": Reggie manages to beat Archie in one water sports competition by lending Archie faulty equipment. Then in "Barbecue Blunder," sometimes it's fun to reminisce about picnics gone by! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

"Hello and Goodbye": When a red-head beauty moves next door, Archie's self-composure moves out the door ? along with the rest of him. "The Job": Archie learns selling ice cream is tough when the customers are "frigid." "Risky Summer": Clutsy-ness doesn't take a summer break ? in fact, it only increases for Archie who can't avert his eyes from the bikini-clad lovelies! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

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Stories by Greg Crosby, Kathleen Webb and Angelo Decesare. Art and Cover by Stan Goldberg & Bob Smith. Archie invites Veronica on a picnic, but discovers that the secluded, romantic spot is overrun by others when they arrive there in "Pickin' a Perfect Picnic Place"! Plus: When Pops advertises a two-for-one burger special, Archie thinks he can afford dates with both Betty and Veronica if they eat there in "No Free Lunch (Or Dinner)"; Archie offers successful dating tips gleaned from his years of experience in "Little Advice"; and Archie and Jughead help Archie's dad relive a day from his youth in "The Hole Truth!" Also: 8-page insert "Batman's Activity Book" sponsored by Campbell's Soup, with art by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty. 40 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

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by George Gladir, Kathleen Webb, & Stan Goldberg. "It's My Life": In the classic tradition of Archie stories that break down the "fourth panel," Archie ponders his existence as the star of comic book misadventures...or rather, what life could be like free from the constraints of the funny pages! Along the way, he imagines himself as a superhero, a manga character, and more! "Mean Girls": Move over, Lindsey ? Betty has her own "mean girl" to deal with in the form of Veronica! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.