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Archie comic books issue 493

  • Issue #493
    Archie (1943 Archie Comics) 493

    Last $1.79 cover price. Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Henry Scarpelli. "Super Spy Shenanigans," script by Bill Golliher, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; After watching the latest James Bland film Archie and Dilton are inspired to create spy gadgets for their science project. "Yo for It," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; Archie takes up yo-yos to impress girls. "Chez Fleur," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; Archie and Reggie take Betty and Veronica to a French restaurant for Valentine's Day. "Countdown to 500!"; Archie characters interviewed in countdown to Archie's 500th issue. "Estimated Value," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; Archie and his father visit the 'On the Road Antiques Show' to get an appraisal on an old watch and it makes Fred feel old because a lot of the things on the show were things that he grew up with. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.79.

  • Issue #493
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 493

    World of Jughead. Hostess snack cakes ad with Josie. "Woe Blow"; A blow on the head seems to give Jughead ESP. "Power Man"; When Archie sees Jughead and Moose fighting (and Jughead winning!) he doesn't realize they are practicing for a school play. "Fruit Salad"; Jughead is wearing a banana costume because he's planning to be in an elementary school pageant about nutrition. Archie Club News. "The Quiet Man"; A con man's plan goes wrong when he tries to trick Jughead into helping him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.40.