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Archie comic books issue 343

  • Issue #343
    Archie (1943 Archie Comics) 343

    Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Stories by Rich Margopoulos, Jim Ruth, Al Hartley and unknown. Art by Dan DeCarlo, Dan DeCarlo, Jr., Jim DeCarlo and unknown. Archie's father tells him to clean up his room before he can go on his date with Veronica in "It's a Mess"! Plus: 1-page anti-smoking public service announcement from Archie Comics and the American Cancer Society; Sabrina is invited to Aunt Hilda's "Fifties" party, but Hilda means the 1650's, not the 1950's, in the half-pager "Nifty Fifties"; on hearing that Archie has a new swimming pool, the whole gang descends on Archie's house to fill his small above-ground pool in "Everyone into the Pool!!"; Archie has a fake phone installed in his car so he improves his status in "Hold the Phone"; and Archie is tutoring small children and leaves an envelope of test questions on the hall table in "Perfect Order"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #343
    Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 343

    Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. A Worthy Cause, script by Jim Ruth, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; To help Betty and Veronica raise money for the Riverdale Animal Shelter, Archie and Jughead dress up in giant dog costumes. Subscription solicitation for the Archie Digest line. Soap Queen, script by Rich Margopoulos, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Over her father's objections, Veronica allows a soap opera to film in the mansion because they've given her a part in the drama. Not This Time, script by Jim Ruth, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Archie is getting tired of being manipulated. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #343
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 343

    "Raiders Digest"; The Riverdale gang as Viking warriors and maidens. "Swing Zing" one-page story with Archie and Reggie. Moose's Riddlers word puzzle, art by Joe Edwards. "The Show Off"; Chuck tries to impress Nancy at the beach but he ends up getting himself in trouble. "A Weighty Matter," script and art by Joe Edwards; Mort tries to help Charley lose weight. Archie Club News. "Lunch Break"; Mr. Lodge is very pleased with his new inflatable raft, but it doesn't seem to be as relaxing in the pool as he had hoped. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #343
    Jughead (1949 1st Series Archie) 343
  • Issue #343
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 343

    Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino. Hostess snack cakes ad with Josie. "Disco Dude," art by Stan Goldberg; Jughead gets permission from Moose to enter a disco contest with Midge, just as long as they only win second prize. "Heat Rave," script by Frank Doyle, art by Stan Goldberg; Chuck and Nancy get into a fight over whether it's too hot to walk in the park. "City Limits," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx and Greg have a close encounter. "Disaster Master," art by Samm Schwartz; Archie and the guys are stranded in the woods and must use their individual skills to help them survive. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #343
    Archie's Double Digest (1982) 343

    Written by Various & Various. Art by VARIOUS & Various. Cover by Dan Parent. TWO BRAND NEW STORIES! GHOST FOX, the heroic son of THE FOX makes his return to Riverdale and tries to keep a low profile, while rancher Nevada Jones teaches Archie and the gang an important lesson in self-reliance. 192 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

  • Issue #343
    Archie (1943 Archie Comics) Canadian Price Variant 343

    Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Stories by Rich Margopoulos, Jim Ruth, Al Hartley and unknown. Art by Dan DeCarlo, Dan DeCarlo, Jr., Jim DeCarlo and unknown. Archie's father tells him to clean up his room before he can go on his date with Veronica in "It's a Mess"! Plus: 1-page anti-smoking public service announcement from Archie Comics and the American Cancer Society; Sabrina is invited to Aunt Hilda's "Fifties" party, but Hilda means the 1650's, not the 1950's, in the half-pager "Nifty Fifties"; on hearing that Archie has a new swimming pool, the whole gang descends on Archie's house to fill his small above-ground pool in "Everyone into the Pool!!"; Archie has a fake phone installed in his car so he improves his status in "Hold the Phone"; and Archie is tutoring small children and leaves an envelope of test questions on the hall table in "Perfect Order"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.95.