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Archie comic books issue 542

  • Issue #542
    Archie (1943 Archie Comics) 542

    Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith. "Command Performance," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; Archie unwittingly releases a genie in the form of a cute teenage girl, ready to fulfill his every wish; Not realizing she's a genie, and having been coached by Jughead to be more considerate of girls, Archie refuses to make any wishes. Archie's Holiday Fun Digest #8 ad. "Cleaning Agent," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; Jughead coaches Archie on how to avoid cleaning his room, but their mothers know all the tricks. Fan art. The Mighty Crusaders ad. Archie's Mysteries ad. The Official Archie 2004 16 month calendar ad. "The Riverdale Rap," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; Chuck's cousin, a famous rapper, visit Riverdale and performs a rap about the kids in town. "The Ol' Pigskin Ploy," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; Archie gets the girls to help him practice kicking the football, but never manages to connect. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.19.

  • Issue #542
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 542

    World of Jughead. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "The Barbarian," script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz; In Ancient Rome, Reggie takes Jughead in as a slave and attempts to Romanize him via baths, feasts, and circuses. "Joust for Fun," script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz; Court Jester Jughead decides to dress up as a knight to cheer up King Weatherbee, only to end up jousting with Sir Reginald and his knaves. "The Sheriff," script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead becomes the new sheriff in a Western town and gets rid of its trouble, all using mind games and not a gun. Archie's Club News. "The Age of Progress," script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz; At the turn-of-the-century, Jughead becomes fed up with all the new inventions. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.