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Archie comic books issue 228

  • Issue #228
    Archie (1943 Archie Comics) 228

    Cover by Dan DeCarlo & Rudy Lapick. Stories by Frank Doyle, Joe Edwards and unknown. Art by Harry Lucey, Joe Edwards, Dan DeCarlo and Chic Stone. Archie and Jughead make fun of the girls' taste for abstract modern art made from ordinary household objects in "Art Smart"! Plus: Li'l Jinx in the 1-pager "Hold That Tiger!" by Joe Edwards; Archie pin-up; Archie doesn't understand why a professional golfer would be superstitious about his lucky hat, until he puts on a similar hat and starts having a terrific run of luck in "Keep It Under Your Hat"; Archie becomes obsessed with breaking out of his routine and trying new things, which leads to constant pain for him and his friends in "Change Of Heart"; and Archie and Jughead volunteer to sweep the school halls, but Mr. Weatherbee thinks it's just an excuse to get out of class and goof off, in "Come Clean"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #228
    Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 228

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. Play It Cool, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty and Veronica decide to stop running around in the hot sun and concentrate on staying cool. Defeat Treat, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Betty wins all the events at the annual picnic. Mr. Excitement, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Archie and Reggie tell the girls they're going to take them out some place particularly exciting. 32 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #228
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 228

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Some Slalom," pencils by Al Hartley; Mr. Weatherbee allows himself to be talked into skiing with Archie, to his regret. Big Ethel's Pin Up by Dan DeCarlo. Betty and Veronica Pin Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Loser's Luck," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; After switching clothes with Reggie to prove a point, Archie doesn't gain the advantage he thought he would. "Way$ 'n' Mean$," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx is going to get money for a soda by any means necessary. "The Bear", pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; In order to placate Veronica, Archie agrees to go swimming outdoors in the winter; Then he has to figure out a way to do it without really doing it. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #228
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 228

    Cover by Dan DeCarlo. "The Hang Up," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie has Jughead make fake phone calls to the Lodge Mansion to make himself look more impressive to Veronica. "Cheap Chariot," pencils by Bill Vigoda; Archie wants to buy a motorcycle; His wallet tells him otherwise. "Manpower," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Betty tries to give Ethel dating tips. "A Coal Goal," script and art by Joe Edwards; While building a snow man, Hap discovers that Jinx has never seen coal before. "Doggie Do Your Thing," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Hot Dog demonstrates his ability to do impressions. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #228
    Life with Archie (1958 Archie) 228

    First 60-cent cover price issue. "Out of the Blue," script by Cathy Cadley, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Lodge takes Archie, Betty and Veronica on an archaeological dig for Native American artifacts. "Election Section" one-page Li'l Jinx story, script and art by Joe Edwards. Archie's Riddlers page. "The Persuader," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Criminals steal The Archies' van while Jughead is asleep in the back. "Fright Plight"; Archie offers to pay for everyone to ride the roller coaster. "Kitty Ditty"; When Veronica's kitty goes missing Archie and Jughead accumulate black kittens trying to find her cat. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #228
    Jughead (1949 1st Series Archie) 228

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Copycat," art by Samm Schwartz; A little boy who Jughead babysits for takes his hero worship of Mr. Jones too far. "It Adds Up" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Snooze Cruise," script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead takes a wild ride over snowbound Riverdale in a runaway hammock. "The Spoiler," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead callously leads a girl to ruin for his own gain. "Look Ma, No Hands," art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead isn't going to let a little thing like two bandaged hands stop him from eating. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #228
    Archie's Joke Book (1953) 228
  • Issue #228
    Archie's Double Digest (1982) 228

    (W) Craig Boldman, George Gladir (A) Stan Goldberg & Various (CA) Fernando Ruiz 'ZOWIE' is an exciting new video game that any teenage boy would love! After Archie becomes addicted, discover what great lengths the Betty and Veronica will go to in order to come between their crush and his latest obsession! The antics are just getting started as Archie takes a job as a chauffeur for one of Mr. Lodge's swanky parties! What could possibly go wrong in 'Parking Problem'? Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #228
    Archie Comics Digest (1973) 228

    By Various The adventures of America's favorite teen continue with new stories and classic tales. Digest, 96pgs, FC Cover price $2.49.