Archie (1943 Archie Comics) comic books 1947-1949

Add to cart CGC 4.5 $200.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white Slab: Significant side/edge cracks 1" or more Label #4240359005

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Cover by Al Fagaly. Stories by unknown. Art by Bill Vigoda, Irving Novick and unknown. Archie heads to the gym to bulk up after he makes plans to go to the beach with Veronica and her muscular cousin in "Musclebound Madness"! Plus: Archie gets stuck babysitting Veronica's triplet cousins in "Three's a Crowd"; Archie brings a mouse to school, with the expected results; a dog gets in the way of Archie's entries in the newspaper beauty contest in "Photo-Finish"; Betty and Veronica go to the beach and fight over men; and Archie tries to water the lawn in "Water, Water, Everywhere"! Also: Archie (Hollywood report) celebrity news and gossip, including a piece about Ronald Reagan's marriage to Jane Wyman, in the 2-page "Hollywood Tattle Tale"! And: "Archie Puzzle Page" (two of them)! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Al Fagaly. "The Lifeguard," art by Bill Vigoda; Archie fills in for Reggie as a lifeguard and gets into his typical antics. Archie's Hollywood Quiz Page by Herbert "Red" Holmdale. "The Glamour Boy," art by Bill Vigoda; When Archie takes a bunch of papers from Miss Grundy's desk (instead of just his essay) to escape the Riverdale Glamour Girl Society, Reggie discovers that test answers are among the papers and steals them from Archie. Hollywood Tattle Tales article. "A Cozy Date," art by Bill Vigoda; Archie tries to get some time alone with Veronica, but people keep ringing the doorbell. Katy Keene ad. Untitled Betty and Veronica story, art by Irving Novick; Betty and Veronica take the advice of a radio show host and decide to live among nature to lose weight. Super Duck ad. "Service With a Snicker," art by Bill Vigoda; When Archie and Veronica cause the cook and maid to quit, Veronica has Archie dress up as a French maid to serve dinner to the Lodges and their guests--who turn out to be Archie's parents. "Midsummer's Nightmare," art by Bill Vigoda; Archie gets a summer job at Hopntakadip Camp and causes the usual chaos. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Al Fagaly. "Just Plane Trouble," art by Bill Vigoda; Veronica's Uncle Bumble can't seem to escape Archie and his antics. Katy Keene ad. Archie Puzzle Page. "Shoot the Works," art by Bill Vigoda; A mix-up between Archie's calls about his rifle stock repairs and Mr. Lodge's calls to his stock broker add up to a hectic day in the Lodge household. "Pack Up Your Troubles," art by Bill Vigoda; Archie and his parents pack for a vacation on a day's notice and the usual antics ensue. Hollywood Tattle Tale two-page article. "The Sitter," art by Bill Vigoda; Archie and Betty's plan to use a real baby in the school play backfires when they end up having to babysit four babies. Archie's Hollywood Quiz Page. Untitled story, art by Red Holmdale; Miss Grundy's domestic science program loses enrollment to the athletic program, until the girls fight over their appearances in their new uniforms. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Al Fagaly. Stories by unknown. Art by Bill Vigoda, Irving Novick and Harry Lucey. A birthday party is today, and Archie has forgotten in "Archie Gets the Bird"! Plus: Veronica brings her bowling ball to Pop Tate's in "All Rolled Up"; Mr Andrews decides to buy a sewing machine for their anniversary in "Sewing Pains"; Charles Foyer, the famous French actor, is in town for one appearance, and Betty and Veronica decide that they need to study for their French exam; Jughead is concerned because it is Friday the 13th, but Archie isn't worried in "The Jinx Buster"; and Veronica needs an idea for a church bazaar booth, and Archie agrees to come up with one in "Dollars To Doughnuts"! Also: 2-page text story "Oil For the Lamps of Archie"! Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Al Fagaly. "Signer's Trouble," art by Ray Gill; Archie causes chaos for Uncle Bumble as he tries to sign his medical insurance policy. "Watch the Birdie"; Jughead wants to trade in his father's camera for a custard pie, but Archie decides to takes some pictures of Veronica and Mr. Weatherbee first—until he finds out the camera is broken. Archie Comics Puzzle Page by Herbert "Red" Holmdale. Suzie ad. Introduction of Miss Vodka in "Dance Clown, Dance!!", art by Bill Vigoda; When Archie carries Miss Grundy's bass violin to the auditorium, a series of events begins that leads him to cross-dressing and performing in the school ballet. "Happy Birthday To You" text story with Archie. Introduction of Madame Scalparelli in "All Washed Up!", art by Irving Novick; Betty and Veronica clean some dresses for a dress shop owner at a laundromat. Archie Club page. Introduction of the dog Bonaparte in "Dog Days," art by Bill Vigoda; Archie brings home a stray dog named Bonaparte, and when he's sent to live with Archie's uncle, the Andrews realize how much they miss him and bring him home. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Bill Vigoda. Introduction of Brately in "Sitting It Out," script by Ray Gill, art by Bill Vigoda; Meet Brately, an uncontrollable child who delights in tormenting his baby-sitter, Archie. Introduction of Mr. Bunsen in "Dear Diary," script by Ray Gill, art by Bill Vigoda; Archie accidentally picks up Mr. Weatherbee's diary from the principal's desk; Reggie snatches the diary and Archie has to pursue him all over the school to get it back. "The Old Home Town," script by Ray Gill, art by Bill Vigoda; Archie and his parents are in a bad mood because everyone is treating them badly; When Archie's father gets a telegram offering him a job in another city, he sends a telegram accepting it. Captain Tootsie and the Babe Ruth Story ad for Tootsie Rolls. Appearance by Betty's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Cooper, in "The Sport of Queens!", art by Samm Schwartz; When Betty's father refuses to pay $25 a month for Betty to join an exercise club, he suggests they build a workout center at home. Archie Club ad. Hollywood Tattle Tale article. "The Robutler," script by Ray Gill, art by Bill Vigoda; Archie converts a grandfather clock into a robot butler that controls other labor-saving household devices for his father. Archie Puzzle Page by Joe Edwards. Wilbur ad. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Bob Montana. Stories by unknown. Art by Bill Vigoda and Ray Gill. Featuring Archie in: "Room and Bored" (introduction of the Mayor); "Burning Up" (guest-starring Mr. Bumble; introductions of Looie and Dr. McFossil); "Oh, My Achin' Heart"; "Radio Rodeo"; and "Snobby Hobbies"! Plus: Betty and Veronica in "A Tale of a Trailer"! Also: 2-page text piece "Hollywood Tattle Tales"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.