Archie comic books issue 223

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Cover by Dan DeCarlo & Rudy Lapick. Stories by Frank Doyle and unknown. Art by Harry Lucey, Chic Stone and unknown. Archie tells us the story of how he chose to stand Veronica up for a date in order to protect Jughead from being beaten up by a bully in "The Choice"! Plus: Miss Grundy introduces two young French-Canadian friends, Richard and Michelle, who wear maple leafs on their sweaters to show that they're Canadian, in "Love Thy Neighbor"; Coach Kleats shows Archie and Reggie a thing or two after they imply that he's too old to be a good athlete in "The Lesson"; and prehistoric Archie invents baseball in "The Sporting Life"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Treasure Hunt, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty claims that Archie is a treasure and a "truly fantabulous" person. Team Esteem, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica's private training wins her a job as head cheerleader, while Betty's part-time work in first aid gets her a better job as the team trainer. Women's Lib Rib, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Betty goes to a Women's Lib meeting and learns some new techniques for dealing with Archie. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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by Kathleen Webb & Jeff Shultz "Working Hand in Glove": A famous designer asks Veronica to give him a hand... as a hand model modeling his high-fashion gloves! "Instrumental to the Story": Veronica would rather listen to classic rock than classical music... but the hunky new Riverdale High tenor may have her singing a different tune! "Offering Lip Service": Archie refuses a kiss from Veronica because of his chapped lips, but Betty offers to share the last of her lip balm with Archie. Problem is, it happens to be on her lips, and when Veronica finds out they're smooching, guess who might get a fat lip?! "Don't Miss This": Could it be true ? an all-new love triangle between Midge, Moose, and... Betty?! You'll have to read this story to find out! 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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Li'l Jinx. Cover by Joe Edwards. "Mystery of the Ghost of Grey Wolf"; Jinx becomes the hide and seek champion at summer camp. Li'l Jinx text story. "The Door Belle"; Jinx doesn't give her father a moment of peace with her constant ringing of the doorbell. "Miss Missed"; Li'l Jinx can't find her dad. "Make Cents!"; Jinx would rather have ten pennies than one dime. Li'l Jinx Pen Pal Club. Scripts and art by Joe Edwards. 48 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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"Future Plans"; Archie takes delivery of a robot which he uses to mow the lawn, paint, and clean the house. Archie Club News. "Pic Kick"; Veronica is working as a swimsuit model, but Betty is spending time with Archie, so Veronica gets Archie hired to work for the photographer. Jughead Pin Up. "Helping Out!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx tries to do favors for her friends, but they all backfire. Li'l Jinx Pen Pals, art by Joe Edwards. Bendix brakes ad with Archie. Betty and Veronica Pin Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "The Worm Turns"; Betty and Veronica agree to go fishing with Archie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. Dig We Must, script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; When Mr. Weatherbee finds Jughead digging for buried treasure on the school grounds, he recalls all the other bogus treasure maps Jughead has sold him on. A Tooth For a Tooth, script by Dick Malmgren, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead tells Reggie that the way to deal with Moose is to "rap" with him directly. Sleepy Time Guys, script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead and Archie deplore the lack of excitement in Riverdale, ignoring the fires, robberies and escaped wild animals all around them. And Everywhere That Juggie Went..., script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Hot Dog follows Jughead to school and won't leave. Away Out! one-pager starring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg. "The Force," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Seymour, a student at Riverdale High, reveals that he has telekinetic abilities; When an article about him is published in the paper two crooks, T.J. and Willy, kidnap Seymour and Archie to exploit his powers. "Funny Side Up" starring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. Zig Zag Puzzles page. "Paddle Faddle" one-page story with Archie. "Breath Of Life," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg; Archie saves a baby's life using the techniques he learned in a CPR course. "The Fencing Lesson," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg; A kid tries to fence a radio to Archie and Betty. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Henry Scarpelli. "Duh-Hic," script by Chris Allan and Mark Waid, pencils by Chris Allan, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Moose can't get rid of the hiccups. "Screech, Vroom, Vroom, Putta-Putta Ka-Pow!", script by Hal Smith, pencils by Tim Kennedy, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie and Jughead make sound effects with their mouths and embarrasses Veronica until they use their sound effects to foil a mugging. "Early Risers," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Henry Scarpelli; The kids all have different ways of getting up and ready for school. "Don't Waste Water!" public service announcement featuring Archie's Environmental Tips. "The Weatherbee Balloon," script by Hal Smith, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; The teachers make a float balloon in the shape of Mr. Weatherbee for a parade; It gets loose and floats away and prompts calls to the police. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.00.

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by Various "The Real Deal": The producers of a hit reality TV show think they're covering the dramatic day-to-day life of a top high school athlete, but with klutzy Archie on camera it's more like comedic calamities! "The Right Man": Old vaudeville routines never die... they just get reinvented in Archie comics! The befuddled verbal barrage begins when Reggie introduces Archie to "Jess Who!" Digest, 96pgs, FCSRP: $2.39 Cover price $2.39.

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(W) Hal Litson, George Gladir (A) Bill Galvan, Jim Amash, Barry Grossman, Fernando Ruiz and Al Nickerson 'An Old School Yule.' With many families hit by the recession in Riverdale, Archie and friends get into the Christmas spirit and do their part to spread holiday cheer to the less fortunate. In 'Holidaze' Jughead just wants to relax for winter vacation but it's not working out as planned! Also, in 'Dreamland Drama', Archie gets an unexpected visitor while staying up on Christmas Eve. Cover price $3.99.