Archie (1943 Archie Comics) comic books 2008

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Christmas Issue - Celebrate Christmas in Riverdale style! In 'A Not-So-Cool Yule' Archie has a stress-free holiday season, until both Betty and Veronica give him 'matching sweaters' that they expect him to wear, except that the designs the girls chose don't match! It's 'Cold Comfort' when Veronica thinks Archie is being chivalrous about her onion breath, when he merely has a cold! The sight of Archie with a tool kit grip Mr. Lodge and Smithers with an unspeakable in 'The Fix Is In.' And Veronica laments to Archie that 'You Never Listen,' but since he's not paying attention anyway, are her protests all for naught? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

by Craig Boldman & Stan Goldberg. Archie need a 'Forget Me Not' when he miraculously remembers the anniversary of his first date with Veronica, but can he remember to get her a gift she doesn't already have? When Mr. Lodge's favorite artist goes abstract and creates a 'MESS-terpiece,' he suspects Archie of tampering with his paintings! When Betty keeps slipping a little 'Surprise' into Archie's back pockets, Archie wonders if he's absentmindedly taking things he shouldn't! Finally, it's 'Just Plain Wrong' when Veronica has to break a date with Archie to entertain the son of one of her father's clients, but in the end, it's Archie who makes the real power play! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

by Angelo DeCesare & Stan Goldberg. 'A Calculated Risk.' The timely topics of feeling pressured to excel academically and cheating to do so are addressed in this issue-length epic, filled with drama, intrigue, and of course the warmth and humor Archie Comics fans have come to expect. Which students will succumb to temptation? Will honesty and integrity triumph? There's a lesson to be learned for everyone in this important yet entertaining tale. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

Written by Craig Boldman and Angelo Decesare. Art and Cover by Stan Goldberg. In 'The Big Draw' Archie stumbles upon a new trick to get dates - have Chuck draw portraits that Archie presents as gifts to the girls! Then, when Archie offers to personally deliver a huge piece of art to the Lodge home for Mrs. Lodge's birthday, it's Archie himself who once again proves what a work of art he is! A weekend at Mr. Lodge's lake resort is sunk for 'Smooth Talker' Reggie, unless he can talk his way out of the special job he promised to do for Coach Kleats! Finally, When Archie dreams he's the 'Big Man on Campus,' he dreams big - so big that he dreams he is a giant! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

Talk about a bad connection - it's a 'Two Ring Circus' when Veronica gives Archie one of her father's prototype phones, even though the matching phone is Mr. Lodge's! To get out of a jam with Veronica, Archie asks Jughead to take the blame, and 'The Blame Game' begins when the deal is doomed to failure! Mr. Lodge has to think 'Outside the Box' when he enters the toy business and discover kids almost always love the box the toys comes in best! Finally, Dilton tries to give Archie the ink blot test, but when his cards are replaced with photos of Veronica, he thinks Archie is certifiably obsessed! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

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Archie, Betty and Jughead decide to make extra money as personal aides, which only leads to romantic misunderstandings¸ canine chaos, garage sale mania, and 'A Yelp for Help!' It's 'Par for the Course' when a golf outing with a potential business partner turns into a golf 'ouching' for Archie! Finally, Archie laments the fact that for someone who doesn't says he's 'Lucklorn,' Jughead sure has a lot of 'good fortune!' 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

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by Craig Boldman, Angelo DeCesare & Stan Goldberg. Archie decides to date other girls while Veronica's out of town, but while Archie flirts away, Veronica is only 'One Click Away' as her spies click away on their camera phones! Mr. Lodge has a dream - make that a nightmare - about Archie becoming a 'Teen Tycoon' and a millionaire! Finally, Archie finds the beach has gone to the dogs, especially when a little puppy follows him there. Trouble is, it's a 'no dogs allowed' beach! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

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Freshman Year: Part 1 of 5 - by Batton Lash & Bill Galvan. The 'Freshman Year' saga begins here! Travel back in time with this five-issue tale that takes Archie and his friends back to their very first year in high school. It all starts with this poignant prologue which finds the gang wondering just what that first year will be like, while reflecting fondly on the past as well. Along the way, the gang must deal with the pending departure of one of their closest friends, as well as their bickering parents. And while the kids count the days until they enter their new school home, someone else is joining Riverdale High, too: Principal Waldo Weatherbee! All this, plus allusions to Captain Pureheart, The Man from R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E., Veronica's worldwide travels, and more! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

Freshman Year: Part 2 of 5 - by Batton Lash & Bill Galvan. Archie and his friends are just starting the fall semester of their freshman year. Having survived a summer that saw the departure of Jughead and bickering parents, the gang arrives at high schooL - only to find elementary school Principal Mr. Weatherbee has now become the high school Principal! But it's not just about reunions at Riverdale High. Archie also makes a new friend in Pencilneck G., although he prefers his more laid-back buddy Jughead. He also makes some new enemies in Jared McGerk and his band of bullies! Along the way the other classic faculty members are introduced, as well as Pop Tate and his Choklit Shop! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

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Freshman Year: Part 3 of 5 - by Batton Lash & Bill Galvan. 'Freshman Year: Winter Term.' Archie reflects on the term just past, pining over Veronica and lamenting how she went away during the holiday break. Hoping to stay close to Veronica, Archie joins the drama club - the perfect indoor activity during the frosty winter months. But being part of such a large club is hardly the way to gain exclusive quality time with Veronica. Will their reunion be everything Archie hopes, or will the eternal love triangle get off to a rollicking start with friction between Betty and Veronica instead? And will Moose ever be introduced to Midge? Other surprises in store for the gang this second term include some new faculty members as well as the departure of the expelled school bully, Jared McGerk. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

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Freshman Year: Part 4 of 5 - by Batton Lash & Bill Galvan. The Thilling 'Freshman Year' Saga Continues! The first year of high school has been an eventful one for Archie and his friends, and it's all leading towards a whirlwind finale! But the teens still have some time to go yet. In this latest installment, they are evaluated by their teachers who report their progress to their folks on 'parent-teacher' night. How will they fare once their parents learn how they're doing? Meanwhile, in social life, love triangles abound, and so do pranks - some playful, some nasty. But none nastier than the bikers who have been bedeviling the town. All this, plus a surprise or two! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.