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Issue: Archie's Madhouse #14
Publication Date: August 1961
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Issues: #14 of 66 Issues (71 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagArchie Publications, Inc.
Brand: Archie SeriesView Brand Images
Indicia Publisher: Archie Comic Publications, Inc.
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 22 (18 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): John Goldwater (editor); Richard Goldwater (managing editor)
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: Color
Dimensions: Standard Silver Age U. S.
Paper Stock: Glossy cover; Newsprint interior
Binding: Saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: Was Ongoing Series
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Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Bob White
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Veronica Lodge (as mermaid); Betty Cooper (as mermaid); Archie Andrews (as centaur)
First Line: Who's the poor fish Betty?
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Pages: 1
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The Bat's Tale of Terror

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): George Gladir ? [as Ring Belfry] (credited)
Penciller(s): Orlando Busino
Inker(s): Orlando Busino
Letterer(s): Orlando Busino
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Synopsis: In Transylvania, everyone is a monster, including the police.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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If Teen-Agers Formed a Union!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Bob White
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Archie Says
Character(s): Archie Andrews (host)
Synopsis: What would happen if a teen union was allowed to bargain on use of the family phone, allowances, the TV set, the family car, homework, emergencies, movies, government, chores, and prices.
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Pages: 3
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Mad House Hall of Fame

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Samm Schwartz
Inker(s): Samm Schwartz
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Samm Schwartz
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Brandon Partipooper; Dodie Shulace; Alicia Sidesaddle; Cortney Barbell; Debbie TeeKross; Bonnie Buckskin
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Parody of Ripley's Believe It or Not newspaper panel.
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If Girls Played Baseball

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Bob White
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, sports
Feature(s): Archie's Funtasy Dept.
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Coach Kleats; Reggie Mantle; Ophelia Glutenschnable
Synopsis: A silly look at how girls would play baseball.
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Pages: 2
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Questions Better Left Unanswered!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Joe Edwards
Inker(s): Joe Edwards
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Joe Edwards
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Archie Says
Character(s): Archie Andrews (host)
Synopsis: Nine cartoons with characters asking obvious questions.
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Pages: 2
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Teen-Age Credit Card

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): George Gladir ?
Penciller(s): Orlando Busino
Inker(s): Orlando Busino
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Orlando Busino
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): A Madhouse Report
Character(s): Joe Gooch; Sue Smooch; Archie Andrews (cameo)
Synopsis: What would happen if teenagers had a different credit card for each of their activities (including a card for comic books).
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Pages: 2
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Hand Signs!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Jughead Jones (host)
Synopsis: Signs with pointing hands customized to fit the subject.
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Pages: 1
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): George Gladir ?
Penciller(s): Orlando Busino
Inker(s): Orlando Busino
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Orlando Busino
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Double Takes
First Line: I never saw you driving this car before, Dan!
Synopsis: Three two-panel cartoons: new old car, 65 cent evening, and being shown the door.
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Pages: 1
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Pajama Party

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Joe Edwards
Inker(s): Joe Edwards
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Joe Edwards
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Jughead Jones (host)
Synopsis: Pajamas for men that fit their profession.
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Pages: 1
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Monster Mask

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): George Gladir ?
Penciller(s): Orlando Busino
Inker(s): Orlando Busino
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Orlando Busino
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Archie Andrews (host)
Synopsis: Directions for making a monster mask from the drawing printed across the centerfold. Also instructions on how to make "Frankenstein" monster shoes.
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Pages: 3
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Sportsmen's Greetings

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): George Gladir ?
Penciller(s): Orlando Busino
Inker(s): Orlando Busino
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Orlando Busino
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, sports
Feature(s): Greetings and Salutations Dept
Synopsis: Specialty handshakes for players in different sports.
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Pages: 2
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Bob White
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Aunt Juggie's Advice to the Lovelorn
Character(s): Aunt Juggie [Jughead Jones] (host)
First Line: I have a terrible problem.
Synopsis: Letters seeking advice.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: The letter from Bob W. is a reference to artist Bob White.
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): George Gladir ?
Penciller(s): Orlando Busino
Inker(s): Orlando Busino
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Orlando Busino
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Yes My Darling Daughter!
First Line: She was only a tuba-player's daughter--
Synopsis: Six cartoons starting with "She was only a ____'s daugher--". Tuba player's, spaghetti-maker's, quiz M.C.'s, artist's, carousel-owner's, and baker's are the fathers this time.
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Pages: 1
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Vol. 2: Bb

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): George Gladir ?
Penciller(s): Orlando Busino
Inker(s): Orlando Busino
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Orlando Busino
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): The Madhouse Encyclopedia
Synopsis: Humorous definitions for barter, baseball, bats, beaver, bell, and book.
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Pages: 2
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Unwanted People!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): George Gladir ?
Penciller(s): Joe Edwards
Inker(s): Joe Edwards
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Synopsis: Four types of unwanted teens.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Pencils and inks previously credited to Orlando Busino.
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Prize Products

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Joe Edwards
Inker(s): Joe Edwards
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Synopsis: Mad House products including a hope chest complete with a live boy, an alarm clock that turns itself off, a stupid electronic brain, a record of "Music to Bring Homea Failing Report Card By," and a king-size phone for loudmouths.
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The Discovery of Girls

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Bob White; Dan DeCarlo (comic book cover)
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Mr. Weatherbee Presents Great Moments in History
Character(s): Mr. Weatherbee (host); Miss Grundy; Archie Andews (cameo); Betty Cooper (cameo); Veronica Lodge (cameo); Sturdley Flemsh; Strong V. Action; Lemuel J. Help
Synopsis: How life was without girls and how Sturdley Flemsch discovered them when castaway on a remote tropical island.
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Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: The cover of Archie Giant Series #11 is shown as an example of a Betty and Veronica comic book. (Which didn't exist before girls were discovered.)
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Infamous Monsters

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Orlando Busino
Inker(s): Orlando Busino ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Orlando Busino
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): King Kongo; Horst Fleigh; Dr. Sy Klops
Synopsis: Parody of Hollywood gossip, featuring monsters. (Included is the new monster western "Goonsmoke.")
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Pages: 1
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Summer Fun with the Queens of Archie Giant Series Magazines!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Harry Lucey
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Betty and Veronica Summer Fun
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Promo for Archie Giant Series Magazine #13 (Betty and Veronica Summer Fun) with mail-in coupon. Cover is depicted, along with original art.
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Guess Which One

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): George Gladir ?
Penciller(s): Orlando Busino
Inker(s): Orlando Busino
Letterer(s): Orlando Busino
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Veronica Asks You
Synopsis: Guess which one: is going on her first date; is the biggest dumbbell on the beach; is the coolest daddyo in town; was born 100 years too late.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Harry Lucey
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Archie Giant Series Magazines
Character(s): Archie Andrews
First Line: Follow the star-studded trail of the biggest buy in comics!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover. Promo for Archie Giant Series Magazines (also called Archie Quarter Comics) with mail-in coupon for ordering individual issues for 25 cents each. Issues available are Archie Annual #13, Archie Pals 'n' Gals #16, The World of Jughead #14, Katy Keene Holiday Fun #12, Betty and Veronica Summer Fun #13, Betty and Veronica Spectacular #11, Katy Keene Pin-Up Parade #15, and Archie's Christmas Stocking #10. Covers of some issues are partially depicted.

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