Archie (1943 Archie Comics) comic books 1947-1949

Cover by Al Fagaly. Stories by unknown. Art by Bill Vigoda, Irving Novick, Bill Woggon, Bob Montana and Al McLean. Veronica's birthday, a nylon sale, and the town blabbermouth Gabby all add up to a troublesome day for Archie in "Nylon Nightmare"! Plus: When Archie borrows his father's nickel-plated pencil, it is passed on throughout the school while Mr. Andrews frantically looks for it in "Pencil, Pencil, Who's Got the Pencil?"; a wave of burglaries around Riverdale wreaks havoc on the Andrews family (and Archie reveals that Oscar has been given away) in "Shut Your Trap"; when Betty and Veronica knock Mr. Weatherbee's bread into the pool, they are forced to bake him a new loaf; Taffy Twist stars in an introductory tale; and Archie and Jughead attempt to make money by crabbing in "Quit Crabbing"! Also: short articles on Lauren Bacall, Robert Alda, Viveca Lindfors, Patti Brady, Jack Martin, William Powell, Mickey Rooney, Sheila Egan, John Hodiak, Gregory La Cava and Margaret O'Brien in the 2-page "Hollywood Tattle Tale"! And: "Archie Puzzle Page" (three of them)! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Al Fagaly. Stories by Bill Woggon and unknown. Art by Bill Woggon and Bill Vigoda. When Betty and Veronica see the rival basketball team for that afternoon's game, they add Mexican jumping beans to their cooking class soup in order to pep up the Riverdale team in "The Campus Queens"! Plus: Archie works hard to prevent a scathing letter from being delivered to Betty in "The Letter"; after Reggie shows him up, Archie goes to Betty for tennis lessons in "It's a Racket"; Archie confuses Betty and Veronica's birthdays; and Archie's loud New Year's party clashes with his parents' quiet one in "Ring Out the Old"! Also: 'Archie' reports on Hollywood movies and stars in the 2-page text piece "Hollywood Tattle Tales"! 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Al Fagaly. Stories by unknown. Art by Bill Vigoda and Irving Novick. Archie tries to escape an ugly girl named Esmerelda, who wants to sew her patch on him to take him to the patch hop, in the first Patch Day story "The Patch Hop"! Plus: Archie takes a skull from the school science room to practice his role in Hamlet, but causes chaos when he wears it to avoid Mr. Weatherbee in "The Play's the Thing"; Archie buys some invisible ink, but lands himself in hot water when his father mistakes it for real ink in "The Vanishing Act"; Betty and Veronica try out a ski slope inside Jonamaker's Department Store and end up wrecking the store; Archie and his father set up burglar traps around the house, just in time for rich Uncle Titus to visit, in "There Oughta Be a Law"; and Archie accidentally ends up on a ski trip that Mr. Weatherbee forbade him from attending! Also: 2-page text piece "Hollywood Tattle Tales"! And: "Archie Puzzle Page"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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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.

Cover art by Al Fagaly. "Patch As Patch Can," art by Bill Vigoda; It's Patch Day once again, when the girls get their Patch Hop dates by sewing patches on boys' pants; And when Archie rips his pants while escaping from an undesirable girl, he ends up hiding in Riverdale High with ripped pants; second Patch Day story; an early prototype of Big Ethel appears, but is not mentioned by name. Archie's Hollywood Quiz Page by Herbert "Red" Holmdale. "The Grid Kid," art by Bill Vigoda; Archie's antics at the football tryouts cause bodily harm for Coach Piffle; Later, Archie accidentally wins the football game for Riverdale; Coach Piffle, a Coach Kleets prototype, resigns. Archie Puzzle Page. "The Battle of the Jitterbugs," art by Bill Vigoda; When Veronica says that girls are better than boys at dancing, Reggie sets up a jitterbug contest that pits himself and Archie against Betty and Veronica. Hollywood Tattle Tale article. Untitled story, art by Irving Novick; Veronica gyps Betty into doing all the work in redecorating her room; Veronica reads Archie comics in a splash panel. Introduction of Chief Bragle in "The Heat's On," art by Bill Vigoda; When Reggie tricks Archie and Jughead into believing that a PTA meeting at the Andrews' house is really a meeting about whether to kick the pair out of school, Archie and Jughead decide to skip town. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Al Fagaly. Introduction of Boxcar Betsy in "The Uninvited," art by Bill Vigoda; When Archie and Veronica find two tramps living in the Lodge vacation estate, they have them serve as butler and maid to Mr. Lodge and his senator guests. Archie Puzzlers. "Snow Use," art by Bill Vigoda; Snowfall leads to a day of hijinks for Archie, including breaking a window, accidentally hitting Mr. Weatherbee with a snowball, and building a fire on Veronica's frozen swimming pool. Archie's Hollywood Quiz Page by Herbert "Red" Holmdale. "The Book Report," art by Bill Vigoda; Archie goes to great lengths to complete Veronica's book report on "A Candid History of Germs," only to find the book report is for Reggie. Hollywood Tattle Tale article. Archie Puzzle Page. "The Cat's Meow," art by Bill Vigoda; When Archie babysits for Veronica's two Siamese cats, he spills catnip on his pants, which later get worn by (and wreak havoc on) Jughead and Mr. Andrews. Nevada Jones ad. Introduction of Max in "My Heart Belongs To Lizzie," art by Bill Vigoda; When Mr. Andrews needs a trade-in to get a new car, he has Jughead fix up Archie's jalopy and trades it in; But when Mr. Andrews sees how much Archie misses his jalopy, he buys it back part by part. "I Can Get It For You Wholesale," art by Irving Novick; Veronica convinces Betty to buy a dress wholesale, only for Betty to find it for a lower price in a Riverdale dress shop. 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.

Cover art by Al Fagaly. "The Hair Raiser," pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Ray Gill; Mr. Weatherbee visits the Andrews household to have a chat with Archie's parents and his toupee becomes the subject of Archie's antics. "Roughing It!", pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Ray Gill; Archie, Jughead, Betty, and Veronica go on a picnic and finds themselves in the usual trouble. Wilbur ad. Archie Puzzle Page by Joe Edwards. "Auld Lang Syne," pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Ray Gill; When Archie's antics lead Miss Grundy to retire, the gang decides to give her a nice sendoff to convince her to stay. Archie Puzzle Page by Red Holmdale. "Artists & Models," art by Samm Schwartz; Paynton Daub, a cartoonist, hires Betty and Veronica to model (and fight) for his latest story. "My Sun! My Sun!", pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Ray Gill; Mr. Andrews tries to enjoy the sun, but has trouble finding a place to sit. Hollywood Tattle Tales article. Archie's Hollywood Quiz Page by Red Holmdale. Introduction of Dilbert in "It's An Ill Wind," pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Ray Gill; When Mr. Weatherbee gives Dilly the afternoon off, Archie kisses up to Mr. Weatherbee to get the same treatment. 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.

Cover by Bill Vigoda? Stories by unknown. Art by Ray Gill and unknown. Featuring Archie in: "Points of Interest" (introductions of A.V. Hillside and the dog Needlenose); "The Great Lover"; "The Spirit of "48"" (guest starring George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and Teddy Roosevelt in a dream); "It's a Woman's World"; and "Tricks of the Trade"! Plus: Betty and Veronica in "Baby Sitting Blues"! Also: 2-page text story "Rise and Shine"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Bill Vigoda? Introduction of Mr. Jansen in "The Trouble Shooter," art by Ray Gill; Archie tries to fix Betty's radio which leads to further trouble. Appearance by Veronica's mother, Mrs. Lodge, in "Trunk Trouble," art by Ray Gill; Mr. Lodge's papers are locked in the trunk of Veronica's car; Archie tries to help. "Flying High," art by Ray Gill; Betty mistakenly buys her father an airplane. Introduction of Mrs. Primple in "Archie Gets the Bird," art by Bill Vigoda; Archie buys a talking parrot. "Skate Date," art by Ray Gill; Archie wants to go roller skating. "Ride Him Cowboy!" text story by Ray Gill. Introduction of J. Frederick Worthington in "Give 'Til It Hurts," art by Bill Vigoda; Archie tries to help a hobo. 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.

Cover by Bill Vigoda? Stories by Ray Gill and unknown. Art by Bill Vigoda and Ray Gill. Featuring Archie in: "The Builder"; "The Talent Scout"; "Giving Is Living" (introductions of Blinky and Charlie); "The Cold Shoulder"; "A Peck of Trouble"; and "Hard To Swallow"! Plus: 2-page text piece "Hollywood Tattle Tales"! Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Bill Vigoda. Stories by unknown. Art by Bill Vigoda, Ray Gill and unknown. Archie attempts his first shave in "The Close Shave"! Plus, Archie in: "The Renting Agent"; "The Love Call"; "The Heat's On"; "Monkey Business"; and "Prisoner of Love"! Plus: Jughead's first official solo strip in ARCHIE in "The Leather Pusher"! Also: 2-page text piece "Hollywood Tattle Tales"! 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Bob Montana. Stories by unknown. Art by Ray Gill, Bill Vigoda, Sam Schwartz and unknown. Featuring Archie in: "Asleep In the Deep"; "All a Loan"; "Birds of a Feather"; "Jughead Learns About Life" (Jughead gets a date with Veronica); and "You're Driving Me Crazy"! Plus: Jughead in "Standing Room Only"! Also: 2-page text piece "Hollywood Tattle Tales"! Full color. Cover price $0.10.