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Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) comic books

  • 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.

  • Issue #583
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 583

    Little Archie. Cover pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mike Esposito. "Close Scrape In Barnacle Bay," script and pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mike Esposito; Using the Time Taxi, Mad Doctor Doom goes back in time and discovers the exact spot where pirates buried their treasure in Barnacle Bay; When he goes back to the present, his attempts to get the treasure are complicated by the presence of a vacationing Little Archie, and by a pretty nurse who Chester tries to hit on. "Living Legend In Logger's Pond," script and pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mike Esposito; Little Archie and Juggie go out on a raft to try and catch the Perilous Pike of Logger's Pond, but they find themselves caught in the current and heading for the deadly Fossil Falls. "Wild Flower," script and pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mike Esposito; To get the money to buy a new baseball glove, Little Archie starts a business where he finds things and collects the reward money. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #586
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 586

    Archie at Riverdale High. "Summer School Daze" Part I, script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; A new summer school teacher encourages Archie and other students to apply for summer school. Sunkist Fun Fruits ad with the Archie gang. "Summer School Daze" Part II, script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Ms. Kay takes the class to the beach for a lesson in ecology. "Lounge Act," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Mr. Weatherbee hires Archie and Jughead to renovate the teacher's lounge. FruitSlush ad with The Archies. Jughead Sports Puzzle. "Snap Decision," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie decides to take it easy this summer by taking a photography course instead of playing summer football. Archie's Club News. Post Pebbles Cereal ad with The Flintstones. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #587
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 587

    World of Archie. Cover by Rex W. Lindsey. AIDS awareness public service announcement with the Archie gang. "Explorers of the Unknown!", script by Rich Margopoulos, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Jon D'Agostino; As Red Andrews recounts some of his adventures to a live TV audience, he gets an emergency call from the Explorers; Spike, Nitro, Wheels, Squint, and Gizmo all get the same call; Meanwhile, Dr. Zarkon plots against the Explorers; Brought together by Angel and her father, Hiram Lodge tells the team of a disgruntled scientific genius who's now threatening his corporation and Riverdale; The team splits up: Red, Angel and Gizmo go to stop Dr. Zarkon, while Spike, Nitro, Wheels and Squint travel to Riverdale to stop Dr. Zarkon's monsters. Archie and his Friends ad. Fruitslush ad with The Archies. Archie's Club News. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #588
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 588

    Betty & Veronica Spectacular. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. AIDS awareness public service announcement with the Archie gang. "Deliverance," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; The new pizza parlor in town is getting lots of business by using pretty delivery girls, so Betty and Veronica offer to deliver food orders for Pop Tate. Sunkist ad with Archie. "Twisted Sitters!", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica tries to take over Betty's babysitting job when she thinks the kid's older brother is a handsome hunk. "Two of a Kind," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; In this story, the captions explain how the lives of Betty and Veronica seem similar, while the pictures show how different they really are. FruitSlush ad with Archie. "Ice Creamed," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; The girls are jealous because Archie attracts the attention of a pretty ice skating instructor. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #589
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 589

    Pep. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. AIDS public service announcement awareness. "Malice Props," script by Hal Smith, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jon D'Agostino; When Betty and Archie land leading roles in a play, Reggie and Veronica try to sabotage them. Sunkist Fun Fruits ad with the Archie gang. Sabrina Wacky Music Puzzle. "The Best Catch," script and pencils by Joe Edwards, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Mr. Weatherbee and Professor Flutesnoot have a fishing competition; the loser of which has to buy the other a lobster dinner. "Chow Hounds"; The guys only let Ambrose come on their picnic if he carries the food and does the cooking. FruitSlush ad with the Archie gang. "True Clue" half-page story, script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie was scared while riding the roller coaster. "Ice Cream Break" half-page story, script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Country Clubbing," script by Joe Edwards, pencils by Hy Eisman, inks by Rudy Lapick; When Reggie saves Lori's dog she invites him to the country club, but her and her friends make fun of Reggie. Archie's Club News. Post Pebbles Cereal ad with The Flintstones. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #590
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 590

    The World of Jughead. Cover by Rex W. Lindsey. "Back From The Future!," script by Rich Margopoulos, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Jughead Jones is contacted by January McAndrews - an officer of the Time Police, and a descendant of Archie Andrews - and is then targeted by time thieves. Archie & Friends ad. FruitSlush ad with Archie & Friends. Jughead's Bad Boy Fashions page by Dan DeCarlo, Jr. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #591
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 591

    Archie & Me. Cover art by Stan Goldberg. "Claim to Fame," script by George Gladir, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Mike Esposito; Archie helps Mr. Weatherbee get an exhibit of Weatherbee's ancestors history ready for a local library and Mr. Weatherbee discovers that every ancestor had somebody like Archie around. Sunkist Fun Fruits ad with the Archie gang. Archie's Club News. AIDS awareness public service announcement with the Archie gang. "Volleyball Set Up," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Mike Esposito; Archie and Mr. Weatherbee play sand volleyball at the beach. FruitSlush ad with The Archies. "Image Maker," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Chick Stone; Mr. Weatherbee takes up art but doesn't look like an artist so Archie and Jughead help him with his outfit. Post Pebbles Cereal ad with The Flintstones. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #592
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 592

    Archie's Christmas Stocking. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "The Not-So-Impossible," script by George Gladir,pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie goes around trying to take pictures of things that should be impossible; He misses getting a shot of Santa Claus but finds something even more unbelievable. Sunkist ad with Archie. Archie's Christmas Present word scramble puzzle. Archie's Club News. "Tree Glee," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; The Andrews family searches for the perfect Christmas tree. "The Reel Thing," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; When Archie is unable to get the fishing reel he wants to give to his dad for Christmas, Dilton introduces him to his grandfather, who gives Archie his own reel. Betty's Christmas Party Fashions paper doll page by Stan Goldberg. "Cover Charge," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; When Jughead trades his beanie for a Santa cap, Reggie and the girls bombard him with snowballs, but Archie gets them back with the help of a crowd of neighborhood kids. AIDS education public service announcement with the Archie gang. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #593
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 593

    Betty & Veronica Christmas Spectacular. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "A Stitch for Time!", script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; When Betty gives Mrs. Lodge an embroidered handkerchief as a thank-you gift, Veronica is jealous, and struggles to embroider a similar gift herself. Archie and His Friends ad. Christmas List word puzzle. "Veronica's Helper!!", script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; When Betty and Veronica set to bickering, Sugar Plum Faery helps them regain peace and good will. Katy Keene ad. "Gift Goof," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Knowing that Archie wants a certain fishing rod and reel combination, Betty and Veronica each surreptitiously buy him one. Betty and Veronica's Christmas Fashions, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "Gullible Gift," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty bids $10 for a locked trunk at an auction and then finds out that the contents are worthless. AIDS education public service announcement with the Archie gang. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #594
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 594

    Last 75-cent cover price. Little Archie Christmas. Cover pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mike Esposito. "The Christmas Bagel," script and pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mike Esposito; A family from another planet travel to Earth so their son, attum two, can do his Christmas shopping in Riverdale; When the South Side Serpents take his Christmas presents and his pet dog, Little Archie helps him recover his items and return to outer space. Sunkist Fun Fruits ad with the Archie gang. "Believe It or Not," script and pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mike Esposito; Little Betty and Little Veronica are going to see Santa at the mall but the other kids don't believe in Santa. "All By Myself," script and pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mike Esposito; Little Veronica helps Sue Stringly make paper flowers and sell them to get money for Christmas presents. "Swell Well" half-page story; Little Sabrina drops a penny into a wishing well and wishes for ice cream. Little Archie All Wet Puzzle! "Pucker Up," script and pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mike Esposito; The boys are practicing their hockey plays on the river. AIDS awareness public service announcement with the Archie gang. Cocoa Pebbles ad with The Flintstones. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #595
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 595

    First 95-cent cover price. Betty & Veronica Spectacular. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "Canada Calling," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; The girls win a contest and are going to Canada to be models for fashion designer Maxine. "The Painfully Rich," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica moans to Betty how difficult her life has been because she is wealthy. Sophisticated Style fashion page, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr. "Who's Sorry Now," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Everyone is puzzled when Betty's conversation becomes riddled with titles of old popular songs. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.95.

  • Issue #596
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 596

    Cover pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mike Esposito. "A Reel Experience," script and pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mike Esposito; Little Ambrose tags along as Little Archie tries to catch the Perilous Pike. "For The Birds," script and pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mike Esposito; Mr. Weatherbee tries to improve Riverdale's parks. "Girls' Night Out," script and pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mike Esposito; Little Betty and Veronica go on the roof to rescue Caramel during the night. Anti-drug public service announcement with the Archie gang. Archie Fan Club ad. "Wash Bash Blues," script and pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mike Esposito; Little Archie opens a dog wash, but he has to take the dogs inside during a storm. Article by Victor Gorelick telling how comic stories are penciled. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.95.

  • Issue #597
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 597

    Josie and the Pussycats. "The 1002nd Arabian Flight," script by Bill Webb, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Melody buys an invisibility cloak at a flea market and it turns out to be a flying carpet instead. "Down Under in Australia," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Alexander flies the Pussycats to Australia to get some swimsuit shots in the outback for a magazine spread he's arranged. Anti-drug public service announcement with the Archie gang. "Bride to B Flat!", script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Melody overhears her parents talking about her cousin Tom asking her something and she assumes he's asking her to marry him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.95.

  • Issue #599
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 599

    The World of Archie. Cover by Rex W. Lindsey. "Double Trouble!!" , script by Rich Margopoulos, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Jon D'Agostino; After being thrown in jail, Dr. Zarkon activates another monster, this time a pigeon the size of a 747; Meanwhile, Gizmo and Wheels are flying to Blatvaria, the home of Hector Von Gloom, alias Dr. Gloom, when the sad Dr. attacks their plane; The giant pigeon flies to New York and news of an airliner being hijacked to Blatvaria travels quick; Red then splits the team: he, Spike and Squint will journey to Blatvaria to rescue Wheels and Gizmo, while Nitro and Angel deal with the monster pigeon. You Don't Need Drugs public service announcement with the Archie gang. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.95.