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Archie comic books issue 540

  • Issue #540
    Archie (1943 Archie Comics) 540

    Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith. "The Man of Mystery," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; Archie puts on the girls by putting on a "mysterious" act-never realizing Veronica would actually hire investigators to uncover his "deep, dark secret!" "A Wrenching Experience," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; Archie and Jughead promise to meet up with the girls after playing basketball but they need showers first but the plumbing isn't working properly so Archie tries to fix it. "The Long Count," script by George Gladir, pencils by Tim Kennedy, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie can't get to sleep so he tries counting sheep and then switches to counting girls. "Digging for Gold in an Empty Mine," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; Eve Gregory thinks Archie must be a big spender since he dates Veronica Lodge, so she tries to get a date with him. "Beautiful and Fruitful," script by John Albano, pencils by Tim Kennedy, inks by Rudy Lapick; Reggie gets ignored by a girl but isn't deterred from pursuing her. "The Butler Did It," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; When Archie shows up at Veronica's house the same day Mr. Lodge is hosting an important ambassador, faithful butler Smithers learns his job description includes running interference and being a diplomat, too! 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.19.

  • Issue #540
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 540

    Josie and the Pussycats. "Down, Down, Down They Go," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; The Pussycats announce that they're disbanding, due to being financially unable to continue. All-New Katy Keene Special ad. "Last Minute Reprieve," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Mr. Cabot reveals to his accountant that he's backing the Pussycats hoping that they'll lose a bundle of money and give him a juicy tax write-off. "A Hair-Raising Tale," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; After their spending spree, the girls (accompanied by Alex and Alexandra) fly to London for their first gig. Pussycats Fashion Finds fashion page, art by Dan DeCarlo. "Nothing Like A Poor Winner," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Pipp Skweek gives the Cabots gifts that contain hidden diamonds, which he hopes the Cabots will smuggle unsuspectingly out of England. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.