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Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) comic books 1980-1989

  • Issue #490
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 490

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    Archies Christmas Love-In. "The Swinging Santa," script by Frank Doyle, art by Stan Goldberg; The Archies hold a fundraiser to raise money for charity. "It's About Time!" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "The Guests"; Archie invites a few lonely faculty members over to his house to celebrate Christmas. Archie Club News. "From the Heart"; Archie and Betty decide to help out a troubled family instead of exchanging gifts with their friends. Hostess Fruit Pies ad with Josie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #491
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 491

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    Sabrina's Christmas Magic. "It's the Thought That Counts," pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Aunt Hilda tries to share the witches' Christmas with someone less fortunate but her toad-and-lizard stew and vulture egg toddies don't go over very well. "Deer Deer!" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Tree-Mendous," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Aunt Hilda wants to use magic to get her Christmas tree done immediately but Sabrina and Harvey want to go cut one down the old fashioned way. "The Easy Way," pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Sabrina and Harvey battle the crowds to do Harvey's Christmas shopping, but later Sabrina admits that she enjoyed it. "The Good Side of Evil," art by Samm Schwartz; Della forbids Sabrina to do any good deeds during Christmastime but Sabrina finds a way to be "evil" while helping those who need it. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #492
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 492

    The World of Archie. Hostess Twinkies Cakes ad with Josie. "Charm Chump," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie has good luck after finding an Egyptian charm. "Snap Judgement" half-page story by Li'l Jinx. Archies Gag Bag. "Car" Models Maze activity page. "Puck Luck"; The girls beat the boys at roller hockey. "Compulsion"; Mr. Lodge has an indestructible vase made so Archie can't break it. Archie Club News. A Sign of Winter! activity page. "Admission Impossible"; Archie wants to be rich and famous so he stands a better chance of getting Veronica. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.40.

  • 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.

  • Issue #494
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 494

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    Last 40-cent cover price. Betty and Veronica Spectacular. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Hostess snack cakes ad with Josie. "Red Letter Day," script by Frank Doyle, art by Dan DeCarlo; To distract Betty from going out with Archie, Veronica circles a date on Betty's calendar in red knowing her friend will obsess over it. Statement of ownership; Total Paid Circulation, avg. 12 months: 112,123. Fashions Future Look, art by Dan DeCarlo. "Swing Thing," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; When a new girl in school swings her hips provocatively and all the boys go crazy for it, Betty and Veronica decide to fight fire with fire. "Date-Time Drama," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Veronica tries to steal a boy away from Betty. "Race Chase," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; To keep Betty from catching Archie in Riverdale's version of Sadie Hawkins Day, Veronica plots with Archie to rig the game. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #495
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 495

    Archie's Jokes Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #496
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 496
    • Water damage.

    Betty and Veronica Summer Fun. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Hostess snack cakes ad with Josie. "Wet N' Wonderful," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; The Lodges get an obnoxious new neighbor who thinks nothing of inviting himself over to share the Lodge pool. Veronica models fashion designs submitted by readers, art by Dan DeCarlo. "Youth Has Its Fling," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty and Veronica decide to emulate Tom Sawyer and raft down the small river that runs near Riverdale. "Aid To The Enemy," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Smitten with a handsome attendant at the beach first aid station, Veronica keeps faking accidents so she'll have an excuse to spend time with him. "A Court Case," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; In order to entice Betty into a game of tennis, Veronica vows not to lose her temper on the court. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #497
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 497

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    The World of Archie. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. Hostess Fruit Pies ad with Josie. "Stop the World," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Prehistoric Archie characters learn numbers; The girls start their own world in a cave where they are the hunters. "Room for Improvement" half-page story by Li'l Jinx. Archie's Gag Bag. Lost and Found! activity page. "Poetry in Motion," script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Chic Stone; Archie is glad to get back to bed after a bad day. "Name Game," script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Chic Stone; Jughead and Chuck try to get Archie and Betty together. Archie Club News. "The Retriever," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, Jr, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Archie tries to make money diving for golf balls hit into the water. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #498
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 498

    Betty and Veronica Spectacular. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. "The Secret," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica assigns Betty to find out why Archie turned down a date with her. Country Girl Fashions, art by Dan DeCarlo. "Wheel Zeal," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; When Betty captures the attention of the boys due to her skateboarding prowess, Veronica starts working to convince her that skateboarding is unfeminine. "That's My Bag," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Because of a broken seam in her "lucky purse", Betty keeps losing items, then meeting the cute boys who return her lost objects. "Hot Stuff," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Riverdale is having a heat wave and Veronica isn't coping too well with it. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #499
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 499

    The World of Jughead. Cover by Stan Goldberg. Hostess snack cakes ad with Josie. "Frisbee Fracas," script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead is challenged to a frisbee contest by some guys from Oceanside. "We All Scream for Ice Cream," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead takes a job as a mobile ice cream vendor. "Thyme on My Hands," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; When Veronica finds out that Jughead is an expert on herbs, she expresses an interest in learning more. Archie Club News. "There's this Girl, See?", script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Archie and Veronica think Jughead needs money for a date with a girl so they raise money from their friends but that isn't what Jughead needed money for. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #500
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 500

    Archies Christmas Stocking. Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg. "A Christmas Ditty," script by Claire Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie doesn't have enough money to buy Christmas gifts for Veronica. Archie Club News. "More or Less ...", pencils by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx gets to pick out the family Christmas tree. "Shopworn," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Jughead complains about the challenges of going Christmas shopping. "Crystal Clear" starring, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Tokens of Love," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Jughead and Veronica argue over the meaning of Christmas. Sabrina, the Teenage Witch house ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.