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Archie comic books issue 309

  • Issue #309
    Archie (1943 Archie Comics) 309

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Dinner for Two" Hostess Twinkies ad with Josie. "An Eye for Fashion?", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; While spending a day at the beach, Archie recognizes girls by their swimsuits and not their faces. "Can't Bear It!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Mort and Charley encounter a bear in the woods; Mort leads them into quicksand. Archie activity page; a US State Capital and President game and a word scramble game. "A Strong Argument," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie is bragging about exercise and muscle when Mr. Lodge points out that body strength is easy and that strength of character is hard to attain; He suggests Archie give up dating Veronica. Jughead points out that by following that logic Veronica will never be able to date again. "Photo Fun," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie photographs girls on the beach under the pretense of printing them in the newspaper; Moose insists Archie photograph Midge and claims he will clobber him if the picture isn't printed. Archie Club News. Laugh house ad. "Half a Loaf," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Archie tries to lounge around but work keeps popping up. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #309
    Jughead (1949 1st Series Archie) 309

    Cover by Stan Goldberg. "Riff-Raff-Rough," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead proposes turning Pop's place into an ultra-exclusive establishment called "Le Hangout." "Finishing Touch" one-page Li'l Jinx's Chum, Greg story by Joe Edwards. "Heat Treat," script by George Gladir and Samm Schwartz (additional dialogue), art by Samm Schwartz; Archie tries to convince Jughead that he can brave the cold through psychology. "Test Case," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead tries to resign from high school. "Footwear Frolic," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; When the snow is higher than their boots, Archie and Jughead try to think of a remedy. Hostess snack cakes ad with Sabrina the Teenage Witch. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #309
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 309

    Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Relaxed at Last," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie tries to follow the teachings of a book on inner peace that Betty gave him, even in the face of a trying day. "Perfection Affection" one-page story, script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; The girls try to convince Ethel that Jughead isn't as great as she thinks he is. "The Battle of the Giants," script by Frank Doyle, art by Stan Goldberg; Coach Kleats and Mr. Weatherbee engage in a handball game to determine which one is in shape and which one is a big fat slob. "Paper Mate," script and art by Joe Edwards; When Greg is laid up with a case of gastritis, Jinx volunteers to deliver his paper route. "Date Dilemma," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Nancy tries to attract the attention of clueless Chuck. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #309
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 309

    "Health Hassle"; Archie gets a job at a health spa. "Drop Shot"; Chuck never misses anything that involves a ball of some kind but he loses Nancy. "Screen Scream"; Reggie thinks the static on the tv when Archie is on is an improvement to his looks. "The Board Game," script and art by Joe Edwards; Gigi hides her skateboarding ability from Greg. "Double Time," script by Angelo DeCesare, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Archie and Jughead climb Mount Riverdale, and on the way down encounter a bear. Hostess Fruit Pies ad with Josie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #309
    Betty and Veronica Double Digest (1987 Archie) 309

    Cover by Bill Galvan, Ben Galvan. BRAND NEW STORY! 'ALL WRAPPED UP' - Up to her eyes in credit card bills, Veronica is forced to take on a department store job wrapping gifts. She's so bad at it that she recruits Betty to help her. But when Betty can't make it, she receives some magical help in the form of Jingles, the Elf. But when Sugarplum and Noelle from the North Pole join in to help, it becomes a calamity of TOO MUCH holiday help! 192 pages. full color. Cover price $8.99.