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Archie comic books issue 251

  • Issue #251
    Archie (1943 Archie Comics) 251
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4408158025
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    First 30c cover priced issue. Cover by Dan DeCarlo & Rudy Lapick. Stories by Frank Doyle, Dick Malmgren, Bob Montana, Joe Edwards and unknown. Art by Harry Lucey, Chic Stone, Bob Montana, Joe Edwards and Jon D'Agostino. When Archie gets a job, he spends his paycheck as fast as he can without saving anything in "Money To Burn"! Plus: Li'l Jinx in the half-pager "A Hard Fact" by Joe Edwards; two newspaper strips with color added as the half-pager "Archie's Gag Bag" by Bob Montana; Reggie uses a white screen to throw snowballs at Archie and Mr. Weatherbee without being seen in "Hidden Ball Trick" (the first story pencilled for this title by Chic Stone, who had previously been working as Harry Lucey's inker); Miss Grundy berates the students for kissing in the hallway in "Lovey Dovey"; and Archie tries to make breakfast in the morning, but his mother is certain he's going to screw it up, in "Great Day In the Morning"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #251
    Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 251

    Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. A Clothes Friendship, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Veronica break up as friends after Veronica insults Betty's outfit. Hostess ad with Josie, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. Comfort Control, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty gets an air conditioner in her bedroom; She becomes so addicted to it that while she's in the living room with Archie, she keeps running upstairs to get another dose of air conditioning. Of Pain And Pleasure, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica studies under a guru who preaches the doctrine of achieving pleasure through pain. Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #251NYCC
    Sonic the Hedgehog (1993 Archie) 251NYCC

    New York Comic Con Exclusive Variant Cover by Lamar Wells.
    When Worlds Collide: Part 12 of 12 - (W) Ian Flynn (A) Ben Bates & Various (CA) Patrick Spaz Spaziante, Ben Hunzeker The biggest crossover event of 2013 ends here with the stunning conclusion to Sonic/Mega Man: Worlds Collide (part twelve of twelve)! After an intense battle, Sonic and Mega Man are at the mercy of Drs. Eggman and Wily and, to make matters worse, the evil doctors have set the final stage of their plan into motion: to use the power of the Chaos Emeralds to become unstoppable demi-gods of destruction! But look out bad dudes, our true blue heroes have a plan, too - and it's 'super'! The history-making crossover event crashes to a close in the final chapter you can't miss! Featuring new cover art from Sonic and Mega Man art legend Patrick 'SPAZ' Spaziante and an all-new 'Evil Friends Forever' variant by superstar artist Ben Bates!

  • Issue #251
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 251

    The World of Jughead. "Mind Over Matter," art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead uses his head to take on muscle-bound guys on the beach who kicked sand at him. Hostess snack cakes ad with Josie. "Turnabout" half-page story, script and pencils by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx and Gigi have a conversation about Greg. Jughead's Gag Bag one-pager by Bob Montana. "Search Me," script by Dick Malmgren, art by Samm Schwartz; Mary accuses Archie of eating all the fruit and candy in the house. "Sick as a Dog," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Hot Dog is worn out from a night of carousing; However, Jughead mistakes his condition for being ill and races Hot Dog to the Vet. Archie Club News. "The Urge," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead says that he's got too much sense to leave Pop Tate's shop on a hot day, but the threat that ice cream might melt outside gets him to jump into action. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #251
    Jughead (1949 1st Series Archie) 251

    Cover by Stan Goldberg. "Imitation of Life," art by Samm Schwartz; After Reggie ridicules Jughead for having no talent, Archie and the girls concoct a scheme to make Reggie believe Jughead is a superior mimic. Hostess snack cakes ad with Josie. "A View Stew" half-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. Statement of ownership; Total paid circulation, avg 12 months: 144,619. "Excuse My Alibi," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead goes to elaborate lengths to make his excuse for not doing his term paper believable. "Beef Grief," script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead gets a bidding war for his endorsement going between Pop's and a new burger restaurant. "Pie Guy," script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead hires himself out to people who want pies thrown in the faces of people they don't like. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #251
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 251

    Scrimmage Image starring Reggie. Llama Llore starring Archie. Good Night Ronnie Wherever You Are starring Archie and Mr. Lodge. Having A Ball starring Li'l Jinx story, script and art by Joe Edwards. Go For Broker starring The Archies and Mr. Lodge. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #251
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 251

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Lodge Dodge," script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz; Mr. Weatherbee thinks a weekend at a remote ski lodge will allow him a respite from Archie and Jughead. Betty's Holiday Fashions page, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Happy New Year," script and pencils by Al Hartley; The gang's New Year's party is visited first by an old man and then by a talking infant, each of whom try to impart some wisdom on the teens. "See Shell," script and art by Joe Edwards; Russ gives Jinx a sea shell he picked up from the seaside. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

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  • Issue #251
    Life with Archie (1958 Archie) 251
  • Issue #251
    Archie's Joke Book (1953) 251
  • Issue #251
    Archie Comics Digest (1973) 251

    Cover pencils by Fernando Ruiz, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "A Time to Reflect," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rich Koslowski; Dilton's Uncle Charlie's time machine sends Archie and Jughead 100 years into the future. "The Two Pretenders," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by John Lowe; With Reggie injured, Archie must take his place as quarterback of the football team for the big game. "Little Sabrina and the Three Dwarfs," script and pencils by Dexter Taylor, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Sabrina's aunts re-tell the story of Snow White. "One For the Book," script and pencils by Dexter Taylor, inks by Rudy Lapick; Little Sabrina animates a plate with witchcraft and nearly blows the family secret to Riverdale. The Adventures of Little Archie ad. "Scandal Sheet," pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Scoop Scanlon, the editor of the school newspaper, writes misleading headlines to get more people to read it, but Archie and Jughead give him a dose of his own medicine. You Can Do a Graphic Novel article by Barbara Slate. "Bleary Theory," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; In a freezing mountain cabin, Archie tries to follow a scientific theory that if you keep your temples, wrists and feet warm, you don't have to wear anything else no matter how cold it is. "The Big Show," script by George Gladir, pencils by Rex W. Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Archie and Mr. Lodge compete in a classic car show with a Texas oil man of dubious reputation. Sonic Universe #1 ad. Plus, other new and classic tales! 92 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.49.

  • Issue #251
    B&V Friends Double Digest (2010 Archie) 251

    Written by Dan Parent, Frank Doyle and Various. Art by Dan Parent, Dan DeCarlo, Jim Amash, Alison Flood and Various. Cover by Dan Parent. When Betty makes her own stunning costume for the Riverdale High Halloween dance, Veronica's sure that her BFF is going to win the costume contest-and she's not about to let that happen! Can Veronica get the best costume that money can buy and win the contest away from Betty, or will she just end up getting the shaft? Find out in 'The Costume Calamity,' the fun lead story to this Halloween-themed comics annual! 192 pages, full color. Cover price $5.99.

  • Issue #251
    Life with Archie (1958 Archie) Canadian Price Variant 251

    .75 cover price Cover price $0.75.