Archie (1943 Archie Comics) comic books 2005-2007

In "Santa Cause," (by Craig Boldman and Stan Goldberg) a bump on the head turns grumpy Mr. Lodge into jolly St. Nick ? and the townsfolk end up with wads of cash instead of toys! In "The Big Problem" (by Barbara Slate and Stan Goldberg), Archie decides that his girl problems are trivial compared to giving counsel to the elderly ? until he finds out the man at the nursing home has the same problems! And in "The Average Awards," (by Barbara Slate and Stan Goldberg), Archie receives the "Average Good Citizen Award," and wonders how he can improve his average. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.19.

"Small is Big" (by George Gladir & Stan Goldberg): After being outdone by Adam last Valentine's Day, Archie is determined to make his gifts to Betty bigger and better... until he realizes it's all the 'little things' Adam does that wins Betty over! "A Likely Story" (by Greg Crosby & Stan Goldberg): Archie's writer's block is made of concrete, but he's determined to smash through it in time to hand in his creative writing assignment! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.19.

"That Guy" (by Craig Boldman & Stan Goldberg): Confident he's keeping Veronica from getting jealous, Archie insists a girl who recognizes him is mistaking him for someone else... until she reminisces about all the goofy things that "someone else" did! "Modern Marvelous!" (by Mike Pellowski & Stan Goldberg): Archie's parents complain that modern technology has made them lazy, so Archie takes them to the gym to work out on modern exercise machines! "King For a Day!" (by Bill Golliher & Stan Goldberg): Mr. Weatherbee allows Archie to fill his shoes for the day... ?nuff said! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.19.

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"The Study Buddy": To combat sagging grades, Archie makes Dilton his study buddy, hoping his good habits will rub off... but will Archie's bad habits rub off on Dilton instead?! (George Gladir & Stan Goldberg) "Dog Daze": Archie's gone to the dogs... literally... when Betty and Veronica ask him to wear Riverdale's mascot costume for a school spirit rally. Naturally, Archie gets stuck in the costume! (Bill Golliher & Stan Goldberg) "Paper Chase": No news is good news, unless it's Mr. Andrews missing out on his morning newspaper! (Mike Pellowski & Stan Goldberg) 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.19.

by George Gladir & Stan Goldberg "The Stuffed Emissary": Those lovable Bronx Zoo bears named after Archie, Betty, Jughead, and Veronica are back! Due to popular demand, the fuzzy quartet, who first made their appearance in the 550th issue of Archie have returned... and this time, they're helping introduce "Grizzly," the soon-to-be famous stuffed animal who promotes wildlife conservation! "That Certain Sound": Archie is fed up with all the noisy machines that are ruining his nice tranquil summer... until he realizes the leaf blower next door is being operated by the lovely new transfer student! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.19.

"Arch is in the House": Archie's literally stuck in a doghouse! "Tricky Triumph": Reggie manages to beat Archie in one water sports competition by lending Archie faulty equipment. Then in "Barbecue Blunder," sometimes it's fun to reminisce about picnics gone by! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

"Hello and Goodbye": When a red-head beauty moves next door, Archie's self-composure moves out the door ? along with the rest of him. "The Job": Archie learns selling ice cream is tough when the customers are "frigid." "Risky Summer": Clutsy-ness doesn't take a summer break ? in fact, it only increases for Archie who can't avert his eyes from the bikini-clad lovelies! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

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Stories by Greg Crosby, Kathleen Webb and Angelo Decesare. Art and Cover by Stan Goldberg & Bob Smith. Archie invites Veronica on a picnic, but discovers that the secluded, romantic spot is overrun by others when they arrive there in "Pickin' a Perfect Picnic Place"! Plus: When Pops advertises a two-for-one burger special, Archie thinks he can afford dates with both Betty and Veronica if they eat there in "No Free Lunch (Or Dinner)"; Archie offers successful dating tips gleaned from his years of experience in "Little Advice"; and Archie and Jughead help Archie's dad relive a day from his youth in "The Hole Truth!" Also: 8-page insert "Batman's Activity Book" sponsored by Campbell's Soup, with art by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty. 40 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

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by George Gladir, Kathleen Webb, & Stan Goldberg. "It's My Life": In the classic tradition of Archie stories that break down the "fourth panel," Archie ponders his existence as the star of comic book misadventures...or rather, what life could be like free from the constraints of the funny pages! Along the way, he imagines himself as a superhero, a manga character, and more! "Mean Girls": Move over, Lindsey ? Betty has her own "mean girl" to deal with in the form of Veronica! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

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"The Book Report": It's a familiar chapter in the epic novel that is Archie Andrews' life: with Veronica to distract him and technology to baffle him, can he possibly get his book report finished in time? "A Sour Note": Complication is on the menu when Veronica is taken to dinner by yet another of her father's client's sons... and Archie and Betty are dining at a nearby table! "Blockhead": Just think of all the money Archie and his dad will save by chopping their own firewood... until the doctor bills for their aching backs arrive! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

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Direct edition. Includes a download access card for 'The Veronicas' new single. "The Far Out Pharaoh": When his "loyal" subjects arrange a boat ride to his afterlife, Pharaoh Arch-Amon calls for his "mummy!" Don't miss the "ancient antics!" "Energy Saver": A dip in Veronica's heated pool is just the thing for Archie and Betty after a hard morning of snow shoveling, but why is Veronica so exhausted? "Alien Invasion": When he wins a satellite radio, Archie expects to get signals from far off... just not as far off as the outer space signals he seems to be picking up! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

Regular edition. Does not come with download card. "The Far Out Pharaoh": When his "loyal" subjects arrange a boat ride to his afterlife, Pharaoh Arch-Amon calls for his "mummy!" Don't miss the "ancient antics!" "Energy Saver": A dip in Veronica's heated pool is just the thing for Archie and Betty after a hard morning of snow shoveling, but why is Veronica so exhausted? "Alien Invasion": When he wins a satellite radio, Archie expects to get signals from far off... just not as far off as the outer space signals he seems to be picking up! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

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Cover by Stan Goldberg & Bob Smith. Stories by Angelo Decesare, Kathleen Webb, George Gladir and Barbara Slate. Art by Stan Goldberg & Bob Smith and Pat Kennedy & Jon D'Agostino. Mr. Weatherbee initiates a 'Spend The Day With Your Teen' at Riverdale, so Mr. Andrews spends a typical school day with Archie in "The Parent Trip"! Plus: Archie forgets a date with Veronica so at school, she gives him a cold shoulder so potent that it eventually encases him in ice in "The Big Thaw"; Archie calls Veronica for a date but gets her answering machine instead in the 1-pager "Getting the Message"; inspired by a simple kiss from Betty, Archie tries to match the gift with something simple yet inspirational in "The Simple Life"; and Archie's mom calls in Grandpa to help Archie overcome his compulsive cluttering in "It Takes One to Know One!" 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

"The Manga Scene": When Ms. Grundy catches Archie reading a manga comic book, she assigns him a 500 word composition on the subject. Can America's foremost comic book teen learn about his Eastern counterparts before the deadline? "Note Well Taken": When Archie finds his father's old jazz trumpet in the attic, will it strike a joyful refrain or a sour note with dear old dad? "Posing a Problem": When Archie poses for a public service ad, the prospect of becoming a girl-magnet model goes to his head... until Betty and Veronica make him strike a difference pose! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

"CAR-AZY": Talk about the "squeaky wheel getting the grease"! When Mr. Lodge complains that his classic car won't be repaired in time for the big car show, Archie makes him a deal ? Archie's granddad and his friends will fix the car in exchange for Archie borrowing one of Mr. Lodge's cars for the prom! "Coaster to Coaster": The gang make quite a splash, literally ? on the amusement park's new "Soaker Coaster" ride! "The Plot Thickens": It's the oldest plot in the world: boy meets girl! But with Archie the leading man, you can expect the plot to have lots of twists, turns, thuds, and "oops!" 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

"The Cheap Date": A lesson in Archie economics: even when you're out of cash, you can always run out of more! "Giving Orders": Tired of the nickname, "Mister Mess-up," Archie bets Reggie that he can handle any difficult task... and has a difficult time winning that bet! "Let's Get Campy": Spooky campfire stores have Archie spooked as he chaperones campers on a dark and scary night! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

"Why?": Mr. Lodge's landscape is looking rosier when he comes up with this seed of an idea: give Archie so much yard work that he'll be too tired to date Veronica! "Monstrous Thoughts": A trip to a monster truck rally has Archie thinking big thoughts about big wheels! "Summertime Date": Archie's parents reminisce about the "good old days" of drive-in movies... complete with broken speakers, spilled refereshments, and long trips to the concession stand! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

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"How to Survive High School": Archie's got all the answers a teen needs to navigate through the tricky world of high school. It's too bad his answers don't match the teachers' questions! "Feeling Fuelish": Archie and his friends imagine a world without fuel ? and it's a "gas"! "Come Blow Your Horn": Deciding a "new sound" is needed for the band, Archie takes up the Alpine shepherd's Alphorn. One note is all it will take to determine if his choice was good or baaaaa-d! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

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By George Gladir & Stan Goldberg. "The City Library": Archie and his friends visit the famous Salt Lake City library, and the popular "Night Flight" comic book store inside! Along the way, they meet comic shop owner Mimi Cruz, library director Nancy Tessman, and other real life folks who teach them the importance of literature and all the arts in their state-of-the-art, multimedia facility! "To Act or Not to Act": When the lead actor in the school play falls ill, both Reggie and Archie claim to be the best actor for the part. To determine who the best actor really is, the drama teacher gives them a tough acting assignment: each must act like the other! Will the curtain fall before our hams even reach the stage? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

by Mike Pellowski & Stan Goldberg. "Christmas Toy Story": While playing Santa, Archie learns of a child's wish to get an ultra-rare, super-expensive collectible toy for Christmas... a toy so rare, it would take a miracle! "The Spoiler": Jinx Malloy is back, and strangely, this time he's brought nothing but good luck for Archie and Jughead! "A Really Special Gift": Archie has just the cure for Betty's holiday blues...and it's more than money can buy! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

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by Mike Pellowski & Stan Goldberg. 'The Fast Track to Success': Move over Danica Patrick! You've got nothing on Betty Cooper, and Indianapolis has nothing on the Riverdale 500! Mr. Lodge is the proud sponsor of one of the swiftest motor sports teams around, but his pride runs out of gas when one of his rivals lures away his top driver and pit crew! Not to worry though: Betty Cooper has offered to get behind the wheel, with Archie and the gang as her makeshift pit crew! Does Betty have what it takes to out-race the overconfident male drivers? Rev up your engines for action and excitement in this fast-paced tale! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

'Later Than You Think': Archie learns life is about trade-offs. The good news is he'll save money if he rents a DVD for his date with Veronica, but the bad news is he'll pay another way, by suffering through a gooey-sappy-syrupy chick flick! 'Career Daze': As part of 'career week,' the Riverdale High students get to spend a week participating in the career of their choice, so Archie decides to be Veronica's new butler! 'Right on the Kisser': Betty and Veronica argue over who is the better kisser... and of course, to determine the answer they'll have to demonstrate on Archie! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

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'Dinner for Six': When the parents of Archie, Betty and Veronica make plans to meet for dinner, the teens are mortified. What if the subject turns to the eternal love triangle? Each imagines, and worries, over what may happen from their unique perspective. Will the dinner conversation leave these love-birds cooked? 'A Real Keeper': Mr. Lodge sends Archie home in the rain so Veronica can date the son of a businessman he's hoping to make a deal with. Will the rich kid be a better investment than Archie, or just another one for the 'loss' column? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

'Bee on the Lookout': After a whole school year of run-ins with one another, Archie and Mr. Weatherbee decide to start the summer vacation with a restful day at the beach... each with the mistaken notion that the other will never be there! 'Summer Musings': An internship at the local newspaper has Archie fearing he'll be cooped up inside all summer, but a surprise assignment puts him right where he longs to be! 'Good Taste in Cars': Pop Tate's new hybrid SUV runs on recycled cooking oil, and soon, all the neighborhood critters are running after it, entranced by the aroma! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

'Arch and Crafts': A lanyard making contest at the camp where Archie and his friends are counselors not only brings back memories of a mystery Archie faced as a young camper, but leads to its solution! 'The Fame Game': When a beach movie production comes to Riverdale, the teens are called into service as extras, stand-ins, and comic relief with a capital Jughead! 'The Wrong Goodbye': Archie finally gets an invite to Veronica's beach retreat, but with the send-off Betty gives him, he might never arrive! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

'Record Breaker': Instead of pressing CD's, the Archies decide to sell downloadable files of their songs on the internet, which doesn't translate to much profit once the 3 purchased files are shared over and over again! 'Friendly Fire': Tired of the girls fighting over him, Archie decides giving up both Betty and Veronica will save their relationship, but can it save Archie from the girls' wrath? 'Canoe Help Us?': Archie takes Veronica for a one-way canoe ride... unintentionally one-way, of course! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

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'Zero Hero': Inspired by extreme skateboard star Tony Eagle and looking to help Pop Tate increase business, Archie persuades Pop Tate to open a 'skateboard wing' of the Choklit Shoppe! 'A 'Tax'-ing Situation': Cast your vote for hilarity: Mr. Andrews and Mr. Cooper sit on different sides of the fence when a new property tax to fund parks is proposed, so both of them run for town council! 'A Trust Thing': Claiming it's trust that keeps him and Veronica together, Archie can't help but be 'helpful' to the new girl in school. But can he 'trust' the new girl's boyfriend with Veronica? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

'Phone-y Problem': With yet another of his speeches interrupted by ringing, Mr. Weatherbee declares a ban on students' cell phones! Is the ban a good 'call,' or is the Bee just dialing a 'wrong number?' 'Take Your Time': Archie struggles to figure out the difference between real time and 'Veronica time!' 'Double Trouble': A visit with a senior gives Archie a peek into his popular future - Archie's retired friend has two girlfriends, too! Not only that, once again he's double-booked dates with the duo! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.