Comic books in 'Swimsuit'

Stories and art by Marc Swayze and others. Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and - in the later issues - sometimes crime. Ginny becomes a racketeer's girlfriend and soon becomes involved in his criminal schemes, much to the surprise of her strait-laced sister and brother-in-law. Ellen plans to marry Steve after he returns home from the war, but when he's disabled by an injury, she has second thoughts, in a story that is a product of its time. Neil loves Donna, but when he finds out about her last relationship and how it ended, he's filled with doubt. I Was an Underworld Courier; I Was a War Casualty's Fiancee; Love Blight; The Unforgiving. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Stores by unknown. Art by Bill Vigoda and unknown. Archie and Veronica have been invited on a double-date at the Country Club. Jughead finds a way for Archie to get a new suit for free, but there's a catch in "The Great Imposter"! Plus: The Archies star in "Power Play"! And: The walls are to be painted in the morning in "The Decorators"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Stupid Cupid, pencils by Al Hartley; Archie feels that love is wonderful. Catching It! featuring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. Beach Pin Up cartoon, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Big Boom, pencils by Al Hartley; The Archies are looking for a special sound, like Tchaikvsky's 1812 Overture. Archie Club News. The Cut-Up!, pencils by Al Hartley; Archie is heading to the beach, just when his dad tells him about mowing the grass. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. The Wall Flower Child, script by Dick Malmgren, art by Bob Bolling; After all the boys ignore her at a party, Betty wanders off on her own and meets an older boy, Harry Owens, who takes her out in his car and tries to take advantage of her. Daisy Daze featuring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. To Each His Own, script by Frank Doyle, art by Bob Bolling; Archie, Betty and Veronica each get an anonymous phone call saying that "the most precious thing in your whole world is about to be destroyed." 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Come To the Fair," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Chic Stone; When a carnival barker announces that the Riverdale bankers will be coming to judge the beauty contest at the fair, Archie and Jughead suspect that it may be a plot to empty out the bank so it can be robbed; Betty, Veronica and Reggie think they've seen too many movies and TV shows. "Archie's Restaurant," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Chic Stone; Archie and his friends go to the grand opening of the first Archie's Restaurant in Joliet, Illinois, where they enlist the help of the Mayor to keep Jughead out of the way. "Heavy Problem" starring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. "The Message," pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Chic Stone; Archie gets a lecture from his dad after saying he's "too tired" to clean his room. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg. "Benefit Bungle," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; The Archies are asked to play a benefit for children but learn that the organizer is making most of the money. "Net Results" one-page story with Li'l Jinx's Chum Charley, script and art by Joe Edwards. "Worry Flurry," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie tells his friends to conserve water but nobody will listen. Archie's Gag Bag. Golden Eagle Mine activity page. "Detective Story," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg; Archie finds a miniature painting that Mr. Lodge thought was stolen. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. A Public Service Message From Archie Comics about AIDS awareness, pencils by DeCarlo. "Pleasure Bent," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Chuck goes on a guys weekend with Archie and Jughead but he can't stop thinking about Nancy. "Surprise Ending!" Sunkist Fun Fruits ad with Archie and his friends. "Archie's Skate Date!"; Find the phrase puzzle. "Woe Brummell," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mike Esposito; With his old high-school girlfriend returning to Riverdale, Mr. Weatherbee gets a makeover but is unhappy with the results. "A Fishy Tale," script by Hal Smith, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Jughead uses donuts as bait while fishing; Betty wears a mermaid tail costume and makes money at the beach letting people take pictures with her. "Let's Do the FruitSlush Mush!" ad with The Archies. "Vacation Paradise" one-page story with Sabrina. "Flood Tide," script by Rich Margopoulos, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Miss Beazly cooks food for the National Guardsmen, who are sandbagging the Velvet River during a storm. Archie's Club News. "Bedrockin' Shakedown" Post Pebbles Cereal ad with The Flintstones. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

Stories and art by Al Capp, Vic Herman and Harvey Kurtzman. Reprints of Al Capp's famed comic-strip masterpiece, featuring hillbilly hero Li'l Abner, his love Daisy Mae, and the citizens of Dogpatch, USA. Li'l Abner meets Rockwell P. Squeezeblood, Al Capp's commentary on the comics business in general, and the Siegel and Shuster scandal in particular. Abner also briefly becomes Squeezeblood's chauffeur, a possible reference to Capp's former boss, Joe Palooka's Ham Fisher. Also featuring Genius strips by comics legend Harvey Kurtzman. Good-girl cover featuring Daisy Mae in a swimsuit by an unknown artist. Genius; The Injuns are Comin; Jack Jawbreaker; Prospector Pete; Kid Science: His Rain-Making Machine, or, Every Cloud Has a Silver Iodide; Lonesome Polecat & Hairless Joe; Memphis Smith: Champagne For Leta. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joe Edwards. "Camp Wot-A-Rukus; Li'l Jinx goes to summer camp. "Draw Flaw!"; Hap tries to help Jinx practice her quick draw on her water gun. "Hand-Daft!"; Li'l Jinx is driving Hap crazy trying to make a lanyard. "Roughing It!"; Li'l Jinx and Gigi build a tent in the backyard. "What a Card!"; Hap receives a book order in the form of a computer punch card. Scripts and art by Joe Edwards. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by Joe Edwards. "Yo-Yo Queen!"; L'l Jinx wants to be a Yo-Yo Queen. "Flower Power!"; Li'l Jinx wants some flowers. "The Key Hold"; Li'l Jinx wants her own house key. "Hidden Meanings"; What do words mean? "Miss Mess"; Li'l Jinx does her homework on the floor. "Type Casting"; Dad is reading a book on child psychology. Scripts and art by Joe Edwards. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Frank Johnson. Stories and art by Frank Johnson and others. Li'l Tomboy is exactly as much trouble as her cousin Lil Genius, but in girl form. Atomic Mouse attends a party that needs ice and one more guest, so he flies out and fetches an igloo from the frozen north, complete with its occupant. Lil Tomboy learns that the Tooth Fairy will give money for teeth, but she misses the point. Atomic Mouse: Both in One Trip; Li'l Tomboy at the Zoo; A Dime a Tooth; Not Again; Lawn Clean Up Day; The Out-of-This-World Series; What He Said; I'm Practicin'; Even; Li'l Genius: Mr. Fix-it. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Frank Johnson. Stories and art by Frank Johnson and others. Li'l Tomboy is exactly as much trouble as her cousin Lil Genius, but in girl form. Lil Tomboy accidentally loses a houseguest's toupee, and tries to get it back before he wakes up. Lil Tomboy's parents dare to wonder if she's going girly when she brings home a new doll. Li'l Tomboy turns the tables on cops who try to scare her out of pulling pranks. Plus a Li'l Genius PSA stressing the need for connecting with one's dad. Head Work; Lurid Doll; Polo Saves the Day; Just Desserts; Li'l Pardner; Li'l Genius: Fun with Pop; Secret Pictures. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories by Stan Lee. Art and Cover by Al Hartley. Life and love at a big city hospital! Linda Carter, Student Nurse in: four untitled stories; "Linda's Lovely Fashions" activity page; and "Linda's Heavenly Hair Styles" illo. Plus: 2-page text story "Always a Bridesmaid" (creators unknown), and "Gwen Glitter's Gorgeous Clothes!" activity page. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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In order of appearance: "Little Angel in 'Beat the Band'"; "Little Angel in 'Go, Girl, Go!'"; "Little Angel in 'Camping Cutups'"; "Skinny Marink in 'Dancing Class'"; "Little Angel in 'Champ Scamp'"; "Little Angel in 'Psychology'"; and "Skinny Marink". "The Smallest Kid on the Block" illustrated text story. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Bob Bolling. Trick By Trial, script and art by Bob Bolling; After watching a movie about a judge, the kids hold a trial with Little Archie as the judge and Ambrose as the defendant. Pop's Pet Peeve, script and art by Bob Bolling; Fred is talked into acting as the judge in Little Archie's neighborhood pet show. Sales Switch, script and art by Bob Bolling; After seeing a fast-talking salesman sell his father things he doesn't need, Little Archie tries to become a super salesman. Toads and Frogs article. Skip It humor page starring Bunny and the Kids, script and art by Samm Schwartz. Mad About the Boy! starring Little Archie, pencils by Bill Vigoda. 84 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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"Ride Into Danger"; As it begins to rain, the gang takes cover in an abandoned cabin; The old cabin supports buckle under their weight and careens down the side of a hill landing on railroad tracks. "Play Mate"; Because Little Betty cannot come outside to play, Little Veronica decides to climb up to the window to play only to discover Little Betty has the measles. "The Triumph of Science"; Penny, seeing Fangs beating up on Little Archie and Little Reggie, demands Fangs drops them; Little Dilton suggests the science of Judo to overcome the bully. "Dear Diary"; Little Betty helps Archie prepare a picnic for two mistakenly thinking the picnic is for Little Archie and her. "Pop Flop," script and art by Joe Edwards; Little Jinx cries over an ice cream cone. "Sense and Nonsense"; Little Archie writes a series of cartoons he thinks are hilarious but he finds out the hard way they are not. "Wash 'n' Tear"; Archie believes that by taking a bath he can run faster. "Picture Crazy"; Little Archie gets yet another photo of Little Veronica. Little Betty makes an observation. "The Pen Pal"; Little Betty and Little Veronica write to a pen pal exchange to meet new boys. "House Mouse"; Little Archie and the gang buy some cheese and mouse traps to try to rid the Andrew's household of mice. "Drop-In, Drop-Outs," script and art by Joe Edwards; To rid her wading pool of friends, Li'l Jinx throws in a bar of soap. "Fashion's Passion"; Little Archie compliments Little Veronica on her fur collared sweater; Little Betty learns Little Jughead has a fur collar and upon searching for it discovers it is a white mouse. "The Scooter Race." "A Real Gone Show"; Little Jughead is sharpening his magic act skills when Mr. Weatherbee reveals he wanted to be a magician before going into the teaching profession and teaches Little Jughead some tricks; During the magic show Mr. Weatherbee almost falls prey to a prank pulled by Little Reggie that is meant for Little Jughead. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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Little Archie and the Secret City, Part 2. Little Archie and the gang plan their escape from the underground city. Story and art by Dexter Taylor. Plus Lil Jinx by Joe Edwards. 32 pages. Cover by Dexter Taylor. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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"Attack on the Beach"; A picnic on the beach is almost ruined when sharks show up. "Net Results," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx and Greg are discussing basketball. "The Baby Sitter"; Little Archie tries to babysit Veronica's Cousin Leroy. "His Golf Game"; Little Archie accidentally hits Fang with a golf ball. "A Smart Cookie"; Reggie invites Sabrina to a fish dinner. "A Horse Story"; Archie meets a talking horse. The World of Jughead #239 ad. Archie Quarter Comics ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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"Man of the House," art by Dexter Taylor; Little Archie tries to capture burglars at the Lodge Mansion. "There"s a Flaw," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li"l Jinx drops her watch. "Sweet Talk," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li"l Jinx calls Charley "candy bar". "The Stop Over," art by Dexter Taylor; The kids create a newspaper and invite the President to stop in Riverdale. "Flying Dry," art by Dexter Taylor; Little Sabrina helps Aunt Hilda wash her hair. "A Summer Place," art by Dexter Taylor; Little Archie and Little Jughead "help" Mister Lodge set up his dock. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Jughead and Betty accidentally drop a stuffed alligator into Veronicas pool; Little Archie and Jughead try to help Veronica with her gardening; Betty joins the boys baseball team; Little Sabrina and the gang read Little Archie fan mail on a rainy day. Plus Lil Jinx by Joe Edwards. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

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Cover art by Dexter Taylor. "Dinner For Two" Hostess snack cakes ad with Josie. "It's All In the Game," script and art by Dexter Taylor; Little Archie participates in series of beach contests. "Alien Thoughts"; Russ is not sure if it's frisbees he is seeing. Archie house ad. "The Trainer," script and art by Dexter Taylor; Little Archie takes his dog Spotty to try out for a TV Series. "Motor Man," script and art by Dexter Taylor; Hiram returns home to find Little Archie wanting to take Little Veronica for a spin in his home made go cart. "An Amusing Story," script and art by Dexter Taylor; The kids are bored so Aunt Zelda uses magic to amusement them. Merlin shows up to show her folly. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Stories and art by Steve Muffatti and others. Harvey Comics presents the adventures of Little Audrey, mischievous star of movie cartoons. In the first appearance of Little Audrey's friend Tiny, Tiny and Audrey try to outwit Melvin when he won't let them join the boy's club. Little Audrey and Pal manage to save a cop. Little Audrey imagines herself as a Stone Age girl and invents the wheel. Cover by Steve Muffatti or possibly Warren Kremer. Little Audrey; Wood Scents; Clubhouse Capers; No Parking; The Stone Age. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Steve Muffatti and others. Harvey Comics presents the adventures of Little Audrey, mischievous star of movie cartoons. Little Audrey imagines herself and her friends living on a tropical island. Casper meets a duckling who's not afraid of him. Little Audrey; Midsummer Day's Dream; A Fish Tale; Casper the Friendly Ghost: Lucky Ducky; Baseball Bantam. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Warren Kremer. Harvey presents the adventures of mischievous Audrey and her pal Melvin. Audrey tries to smile when things don't go her way. Little Audrey has trouble with birds. Melvin gets a swelled head, until someone takes him down a notch. Smile Till It Hurts; Some Doll; For the Birds; Marriage of Minnie; The Circus; The Big Shot. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Harvey presents the adventures of mischievous Audrey and her pal Melvin. Audrey doesn't have a pet to bring to a party, so she dresses Melvin in a bear suit. Little Audrey creates a comic story in which Melvin is a royal knight. At the beach, Melvin tries to fool Audrey into thinking there's a sea monster. Future Feeling; Queen Sweep; A Party, a Party; From Bad to Voice; Jest For Fun; What Monster. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Harvey presents the adventures of mischievous Audrey and her pal Melvin. Melvin tries to convince Audrey to help him search for a treasure in a condemned house. Audrey dreams that she has the power to turn anything into chocolate fudge. Audrey tries to convince the new kid that their neighborhood is exciting, but she succeeds a little too well. Plus a vintage ad for Cheerios featuring Rocky and Bullwinkle. The Reluctant Beagle; A Sweet Touch; The Empty Head; Hidden Treasure; Let's Be Exciting. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Warren Kremer. Harvey presents the adventures of mischievous Audrey and her pal Melvin. Little Audrey and Lucretia use a little trickery to make Melvin think twice about insulting her dollhouse. Melvin sees a chance for mischief. Little Audrey; Melvin. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Stories and art by Sid Couchey and Howard Post. Cover by Warren Kremer. A 64-page giant featuring TV star Little Audrey, including reprints of some of her early comics. Melvin steals a pie from Audrey's house, but when Audrey chases him, he unleashes his secret weapon. Little Lotta doesn't take it gently when the guy at the soda shop serves a pretty girl ahead of her. Little Lotta stops a runaway car with her bare hands, but the car's owner doesn't believe her. Little Audrey; Little Lotta: Malted Milk; Little Lotta: Rolling Car; Little Lotta: Back Door; Strategic Retreat; The Big Cheese; Tiny: No Beard, the Pirate. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Stories and art by Steve Muffatti and others. Cover by Warren Kremer. One of the mainstays of Harvey's long-running kids' comics, Little Dot also features Richie Rich and Little Lotta. Little Lotta discovers that sometimes mere super-strength isn't enough - you need common sense too. Richie Rich's new pool has all the latest gadgets, but it's still missing something. Richie dresses as a street kid for a costume party, but then he really loses his wallet. In the Bag; Aunt Badge; Little Lotta: Pleased to Eat You; A Promise Kept; The Wrong Track; Richie Rich: Pool of Fun. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Steve Muffatti and Warren Kremer. Cover by Warren Kremer. One of the mainstays of Harvey's long-running kids' comics, Little Dot also features Richie Rich and Little Lotta. Little Dot meets her overly-anxious Uncle Nerves. Richie Rich and his pals sail toy boats on the lake, but Richie's boat is a little more detailed than most. Richie tries to break the ice with a shy kid. Hocus Pocus; Uncle Nerves; Little Lotta: A Perfect Little Lady; Rabbit Ears; A Fish Story; Richie Rich: Bashful Billy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Steve Muffatti and Helen Cason. Cover by Warren Kremer. One of the mainstays of Harvey's long-running kids' comics, Little Dot also features Richie Rich and Little Lotta. Richie Rich's killjoy cousin Reggie tries to sabotage the good luck after his pals find four-leaf clovers on a hiking trip. Richie's collection of bathtub toys is preposterously large. Little Dot; Little Lotta; Richie Rich: A Matter Of Luck; Richie Rich; Little Lotta. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Steve Muffatti and Warren Kremer. Cover by Warren Kremer. One of the mainstays of Harvey's long-running kids' comics, Little Dot also features Richie Rich and Little Lotta. Dot finds dots to be the cure to a nightmare. Dot helps her cello-playing relative Uncle Muzik find a new job. Richie Rich's dad is so rich, he doesn't carry a spare tire - he carries a spare car. From Dots to Riches; Uncle Muzik; Little Lotta: Red Letter Day; The Super-Highway; The Meeting; Richie Rich: Clothes Make the Leader. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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"The Great Prison Break," art by Sid Couchey; Dot buys a strange pair of dotted eyeglasses that hypnotize her into seeing an imaginary prison break which later turns out to be real. Untitled one-page story; Lotta meets a new boy in town and they have fun punching each other. Untitled one-page story; Richie decides not to go on a tour of their estate with his father because it will take more than two weeks to complete. "Uncle Branes' Time Machine," art by Sid Couchey; Dot uses her uncle's time machine to visit Mississippi in the year 1862, but a crook wants to return to the future with her. "Round Trip To X"; Lotta falls asleep while on a tour of a rocket ship and is later accidentally transported to a strange world. "Cousin Nutley" text story. "Richie Rich and the Strange Iron Boxes," art by Sid Couchey; Richie and his dad find two unusual iron boxes which they later use to foil jewel thieves. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover art by Warren Kremer. One-page Little Dot story. "The Day Dot Left Home" Part One; Dot and Lotta both decide to run away on the same day and each goes to live in the other's home. Two-page Little Lotta story. "Let's Call the Whole Thing Off" Part Two; The Polkas and Plumps decide that they would much rather deal with their own child's idiosyncracies than with someone else's, and Dot and Lotta both go home. "Threat of the Green Hand"; Lotta thinks that criminals are after her father. "The Problem" text story. "Polly Wants a Cracker" article; feeding and caring for a parrot. "Mighty Big Game"; Richie wants to come up with a way to convince his uncle to stop hunting animals. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

Little Dot's dot-obsession is in full bloom in this series, which also features Little Lotta and Richie Rich stories. Dot takes pictures of a dotted alien spaceship, causing shock around the world. Dot's Aunt Skittery is easily startled by sudden noises. Little Lotta's dad goes to great lengths to avoid an insurance salesman. Cover features a sea-beast not unlike the Creature from the Black Lagoon. The Polka Dot Monster; Little Dot Meets Aunt Skittery; Little Lotta: Run, Pa, Run!; Tea Party; Little Lotta's Food Fun; Richie Rich: The Creep of the Deep. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Harvey's Little Dot, known for her dot-obsession, also had an infinite number of eccentric relatives with names befitting their quirks. Little Dot convinces her Aunt Madeleine to take her to Pago Pago and the South Seas for a four-part adventure. She goes diving for sunken treasure, but all she really wants is dots, dots, dots. Aunt Madeleine; Richie Rich; Little Lotta. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.