Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) comic books

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Cover pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics. "Blank Stair," script by Frank Doyle, art by Harry Lucey; Archie convinces Veronica that he and Jughead can install the new carpeting she purchased for her home's staircase. "I Go Ego," pencils by Bill Vigoda; Reggie and Archie trade putdowns for a page. "The Call of the Wild," script and pencils by Bill Woggon, inks by Hazel Marten and Kathryn Bill; While hunting, Randy and a French Canadian guide begin competing to impress Katy. "The Good Neighbor Policy," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx hears the neighbors are having a party and invites herself over. "Daily Dozen," script and art by Joe Harold; Shrimpy overdoes his exercise regimen. "Picture This," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Alec catches Wilbur and Linda kissing and threatens to tell Laurie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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"Double Image," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Mr. Weatherbee has Archie and Reggie install a mirror in a door in his office. "Misfortune Teller," script and art by Joe Harold; Shrimpy tells a girl she'll marry a doctor when she grows up. "Daisies Won't Tell," script and art by Bill Woggon; K. O. picks some flowers to take to Katy Keene, but Gloria arranges for bees to be part of the package. "Frock Fancy"; Betty is trying on large size dresses. "Fats and Figures," script and art by Joe Edwards; To make money for sodas, Li'l Jinx and Gigi set up a reducing gym. Li'l Jinx Pen Pals, art by Joe Edwards. Archie Club News. "Cause and Effect"; Sheldon is collecting for MOLL, Mothers of Little Leaguers. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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"Sphere of Influence"; Archie and Jughead get in trouble playing handball at school. "Orders Are Orders," art by Joe Harold; Peggy called Brando a mad artist. "A-Fishing We Will Go," script and art by Bill Woggon; Randy and Curly take Katy fishing at Manazna Creek. "Fables for Fishermen," script and art by Bill Woggon; Randy and Curly are fishing and Curly can't stop bragging about how things are better and bigger in his state. "Sleepy Time," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx's dad has been suffering from insomnia. "The Truth Hurts," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Wilbur decides to tell the truth because nobody will believe the truth. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Martin Epp. "A Note of Fear," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Martin Epp; Reggie receives threatening notes. "The Same as Last Year"; Pipsqueak gets a chemistry set from Santa. "K.O. Kelly's Calypso Fun Date," script Bill Woggon, pencils by Hazel Marten, inks by Cassie Bill; K.O. is going on a cruise, but will he take Katy Keene or Gloria with him? Untitled story script by Bill Woggon, pencils by Hazel Marten, inks by Cassie Bill; Katy and Sis get their hair braided together accidentally. "Square Dancer"; Veronica asks Archie if he knows how to dance—while they are dancing. "Ice-Capades!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx makes an ice sculpture but Hap damages it. Archie Club News. "Early Arrival," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bill Vigoda; Archie and the gang throw a surprise party for Mr. Weatherbee. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Harry Lucey (Archie figure), inks by Martin Epp (Archie Figure). "Sick, Sick, Sick!", pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Martin Epp; Archie speaks directly to the audience, previewing stories he would have told them if he weren't sick with a head cold. "Platter Chatter," pencils by Bill Vigoda; Archie and his friends take unfair advantage of a record store's sampling booth. "K.O. and Gloria," script and pencils by Bill Woggon, inks by Hazel Marten and Kathryn Bill; Gangsters try to take K.O.'s fight management contract away from Gloria. "Too Reggie Mented"; Reggie laments his new job. "In a Spin," script and art by Joe Edwards; Charley challenges Jinx to see who can spin on the soda fountain seats the longest. "This Unchanging World," pencils by Bill Vigoda; When Archie brings up in jest his father's suggestion of bicycling to the countryside for a picnic lunch with Veronica, she thinks it's a wonderful idea. But events prove to the contrary. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics. "Feud for Thought," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics; The boys have agreed to go without socializing with the girls for one month; So the girls recruit a new ally to bust up the agreement. "From Top to Bottom," script and art by Joe Edwards; Shrimpy works to improve his diving. "The Inventor," script and art by Joe Edwards; Shrimpy tries to invent something. "Champ Chump," art by Bill Vigoda; Moose spots a flaw in Reggie's attempt to cheat him. "El Toreo (The Art of the Bullfight)", script by Bill Woggon, pencils by Hazel Marten, inks by Cassie Bill; After visiting Mexico, Katy dreams that a prominent bullfighter is competing with K.O. for her favor. "Kooky Spooky," script and art by Joe Edwards; Hap is surprised by Jinx's fervor over an afternoon TV horror show host. "In Dutch," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty uses visual aids to communicate displeasure to Reggie. "When Strangers Meet," pencils by Bill Vigoda; Jughead tries to convince Archie that he really doesn't know the guy he thinks is an old friend. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Samm Schwartz. "Clean Sweep," script by Frank Doyle, art by Harry Lucey; Archie buys a broom to take home to his mother and has bad luck continuously. "What's My Line?", pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Bill Vigoda; Costume party at Veronica's house. "Katy Keene and the Lionhearted Pigs," script by Bill Woggon, pencils by Hazel Marten (as Bill Woggon), inks by Hazel Marten and Bill Woggon (faces); Javelina animals save Katy and Curly from a jaguar. "A Weighty Problem," script and art by Joe Edwards; Hap has to stick to a diet while Jinx eats lots of treats. "Touchy Teacher," pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Martin Epp; Reggie cheats off of Betty's paper. "Encore," pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Martin Epp; Reggie tries to cut in on Archie and Veronica. Archie Club News. "Shoot the Works," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Martin Epp; Archie's obsession with Veronica is too much for Miss Grundy. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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"The Fresh Kid!"; Archie insults his mother's cooking and stalks out of the house. "Kanoe Kapers," script by Bill Woggon; Randy and Pierre have a race across the lake; Randy uses his racing shell, while Pierre paddles his homemade birchbark canoe. Archie's Christmas Stocking ad. "Snow Business!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx has a new sled and can't wait for it to snow. "Heave Ho!"; Reggie is thrown out of his girlfriends' houses in various manners. "Punctured Plans," pencils by Bill Vigoda; Reggie and Betty plot to get Archie and Veronica to wait at opposite sides of the park so they can take over as their dates. Archie Club News. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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"The Good Earth"; Archie helps Mr. Lodge with his garden, with the usual disastrous results. Bob Hope Meets Jimmy and Jane ad for Popsicles. "Hip Dip"; Veronica buys a flashy white diving suit to go skin-diving, but changes to a black one when she realizes that no one will be able to see it underwater. "Skirting the Issue!"; Archie wears full Scottish regalia, including a kilt. Reggie hassles him, but gets thrashed by Moose when Midge pretends that Archie is a girlfriend of hers. Archie Giant Series Magazines ad. "Election Results!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx tries to buy her way to winning an election for club treasurer. Archie Club News ad. "It's a Job"; Archie gets a job and Reggie plots to steal Veronica away from him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Last 10-cent cover price. Cover by Bob White. "Too Much Talent," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Marty Epp; When word gets out that Mr. Lodge has bought a major talent agency, all the kids rush over to his house to audition for him, whether he likes it or not. "Splish Splash," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty exploits the fact that a call always comes just as soon as you get into the bathtub. "Proof Positive," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Lodge claims that kids today dance like "wild Indians." "Dumb Belle," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Lodge insists that Veronica help out with household chores, but she manages to screw up one chore after another by accident. Archie's Christmas Stocking ad. "Sell Me Pretty Maiden!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx tries to sell raffle tickets for a color TV. Archie Club News. "The Tyranny of the Cobra God," script by Robert Bernstein, art by John Giunta; While tunneling through a mountain in India, the Fly uncovers an ancient Hindu tomb which contains a chest containing the remains of a magician who died in 900 A.D. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $29.00 View scan 2 1/2" cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple, coming detached at second. Cover and interior oxidation. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

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Cover pencils by Harry Lucey. "The Gentleman," pencils by Harry Lucey; When Reggie tries to be gentlemanly by using Archie's coat for Veronica to step on over a puddle, Archie has to figure out how to get back at his rival. Katy's Fun Page puzzles and quizzes by Bill Woggon. Katy Keene illustration by Bill Woggon. "Big Game Hunters From Space," art by John Giunta; The Jaguar encounters two aliens from space who have been killing animals in the jungle. They agree to leave Earth if he can elude them. Betty and Veronica house ad. "Special Award," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx wins an award for blowing the biggest bubblegum bubble and becomes very conceited. Archie Club News. Statement of October 1, 1961; Average number of copies sold during preceding 12 months: 241,416. "Too Much Truth," pencils by Dan De Carlo; Archie gets himself in trouble with his friends and family when the doctor accidentally gives him an injection of truth serum. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Bob White. "The Protector," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica gets a huge spotted dog, imaginatively named "Spots," to protect her from unwanted advances by boys. "It's Greek To Me," art by Bill Vigoda; Archie wants to drop French because he claims he doesn't have an aptitude for languages, but his knowledge of automobile jargon proves otherwise. "Fly Girl's Mask," script by Robert Bernstein, art by John Giunta; Fly vs. Erick Kreck. "Hop-A-Long Harry" starring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. "Museum Peace," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Archie and Reggie fight over who's going to take Veronica to the museum. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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12¢ Edition. "Change of Heart," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Reggie says he's had a change of heart and will help Archie get ready to take Veronica to the dance. "Monster Mania"; Archie seeks Jughead's advice on finding the best monster movie in town. "The Animal Army," art by John Giunta; Unscrupulous hunters bring military equipment to slaughter the jungle animals for trophies; The Jaguar appears as a witch doctor before the hunters. Archie Giant Series Magazines ad. "Hide 'n' Sweets," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx eats too much candy. Her father buys a box of chocolates and says she can't have any. Archie Club News ad. "Stop the World," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Archie keeps talking to himself; Mr. Weatherbee asks his friends to tell him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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"Movie Madness"; Veronica thinks Archie should show some Old-World charm; When he does, everyone thinks he's trying to cover up some misdeed. Betty's Pin-Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Veronica's Pin-Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Archie's Pals 'n' Gals ad. "Wildcat Joe's Weird Will!", script by Robert Bernstein, art by John Giunta; A gang concocts an elaborate plan to get revenge on Kim Brand, who they think tipped off Fly Girl to ruin their last job and send them to prison. "Can You Top This?", script and art by Joe Edwards; In the winter, no matter what Jinx has, Ga Ga has something that's "bigger and better." "Show Biz," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Archie is the director of the school play; After he has all the parts cast, Betty and Veronica both pressure him to be cast as the lead. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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"War Weary"; Archie and Reggie are feuding and setting up practical jokes for each other, but Mr. Weatherbee is the one who ends up the victim. Betty and Veronica's Pin-Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "The Creature from Planet RCQQ7," art by John Rosenberger; Jill Ross tries Professor Kurtz's space radio and contacts an alien that uses the device to trade places with her. Betty and Veronica Spectacular ad. "Quote, Quote, and Quote," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx goes to nursery school and repeats everything her teacher says, driving her parents to distraction. Archie Club ad. Statement of Ownership for October 1, 1962; Average paid circulation for the previous 12 months was 244,255. "Two for Tease," art by Bill Vigoda; Reggie discovers he can insult people by using words with double-meanings. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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"That Old Feline!", script by Frank Doyle, art by Bob White; Archie wants to spend the day with Veronica, but she puts him through agony trying to capture a stray kitten; When it causes havoc at home, Mr. Lodge assumes Archie is pretending to pass off his pranks on a mythical cat. "Muddled Medicine," art by Dan DeCarlo; Eleven panels of gags on medical terms. "Shutter Bugs," art by Dan DeCarlo; Josie and Pepper are enjoying their camera club outing, but Alex keeps interfering with their shots by trying to make time with Josie. "The Write Story"; Li'l Jinx writes a school report on how she spent her day. Archie Club News. "Stars in her Eyes," art by Dan DeCarlo; Miss Grundy's excited that the vaudeville team Phil and Bill will be performing at school, for her horoscope says she'll meet a dark handsome stranger whose name begins with B. Bill turns out to be a chimp. "Kiss Miss," art by Dan DeCarlo; Betty's pledging a sorority, and forbidden to speak, write, or nod. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Samm Schwartz. "Name Dropper," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; The guys discover that Jinx Molloy's bad luck aura is so powerful that he can jinx anyone just by mentioning their name, even if he's not anywhere near them. Betty's Pin-Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty admires a fur coat that she can't afford. "Torrid Text," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Alex has gotten hold of a notebook with all the reports from the girls' sorority meetings, and the girls split up and try to get it back before he reads it. Betty and Veronica ad. "Rock and Gold," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx finds an old rock, which turns into a rumor that's she's struck gold. Archie Club News. "Pearls of the Orient," script by Frank Doyle, art by Bill Vigoda; Archie tries to play pranks on Reggie, justifying all his risky actions with old Chinese proverbs. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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"Basket Party"; Veronica wants a basket of beach sand for a rock garden at her house; Archie and Reggie fight over who gets to deliver it to her. "Record Wreckers"; Archie and the boys set a record for smashing a piano; Unfortunately the piano they thought was abandoned belonged to Pop Tate. "Mortar Madness"; The top edges of the Lodge swimming pool have been freshly cemented; The gang can get into the pool via the diving board, but have to come up with a cooperative plan in order to get out. The World of Jughead ad. "Wading for Li'l Jinx," script and art by Joe Edwards; Hap is tired of having to look all over to find Jinx; Jinx says she plays at her friends' houses because they have wading pools. Archie Club News. "We Want a Re-Count," pencils by Bill Vigoda; Archie and Reggie are stunned when Jughead wins "Most Handsome" in the school popularity contest. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.