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Genres: humorous, teen

First Line: You'd better come along!

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Notes: Based on the story "The Interpreter."

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First Line: Treasure chest of fun and suprises

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Notes: Advertisement for the following products from Honor House: midget bible; magic smoke pots; one-way glass; personal insult cards; wonder x-ray tube; gold ring; exploding hand grenade; see behind glasses; electronic target periscope; pocket radio; bike tuner; silent dog whistle; trick coat hanger.
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Genres: humorous, teen

First Line: Wow! Look at that!

Synopsis: When Archie sees Mr. Lodge's new riding mower, he admits to the reader that it's a predictable set-up for a comedy story. He imagines several possible ways he could cause disaster by trying to ride the mower.

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First Line: Take the hills "in a glide"

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Notes: Advertisement for the Chain 175 bicycle tire from U. S. Royal.

A Tough Walk!

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Genres: childrens, humorous

First Line: Uh! Oh! Here comes the biggest bully on the block!

Synopsis: Jinx is lucky to have a large companion when she meets a bully.

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Channel Chatter

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Genres: humorous, teen

First Line: What are you watching Moose? The station is off the air!

Synopsis: Moose is watching the test pattern on TV and wonders why there aren't any commercials.

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The Brush Off!

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Genres: humorous, teen

First Line: Let's go over to Betty's house! I told her I'd be over!

Synopsis: Archie tells Reggie that Betty is mad at him. Reggie says no girl can resist his charms, but gets a shock when he gets to Betty's house.

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First Line: Safety deposit bank vault

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Notes: Advertisement for a combination lock safe from Honor House Products.

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First Line: Bicycle windshield only $1.00

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Notes: Advertisement for a bicycle windshield from Honor House Products.

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Feature(s): Archie Club

Character(s): Archie Andrews (cameo)

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Notes: Promo for memberships in the Archie Club with mail-in coupon. Cost is 15 cents.

Butterfingers

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Genres: humorous, teen

First Line: Morning, Arch! Here's your paper!

Synopsis: Archie and Reggie spend the day displaying an incredible ability to throw things to each other without ever breaking them. Until the girls ask them to wash the dishes, and then they drop them all.

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Feature(s): Archie's Pals 'n' Gals

First Line: Take this free gift...

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Notes: Promo for subscriptions to Archie's Pals 'n' Gals (Archie, 1952 series) with mail-in coupon. Four issues for $1.00 with a premium of three free ball-point pens. Cover of Archie's Pals 'n' Gals (Archie, 1952 series) #12 is depicted in small size, along with head-shots of the main characters from clip art.

The Interpreter

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Genres: drama, humorous, teen

First Line: Adios, amigo!

Synopsis: Though Archie is one of the best students in Spanish class, he thinks learning a foreign language is a waste of time. Until a boy is hit by a car and only Archie can talk to the boy's Spanish-speaking father to find out his blood type.

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The Best of Archie Comics #[1] [unnamed variant] published August 2011
as The Interpreter [Story on Interior Page(s)]

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Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #242 [Direct Edition] published September 2013
as The Interpreter [Story on Interior Page(s)]

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Notes: This story was later remade with the same script but new art (also by Lucey) and was remade at least once more with a revised script.

When reprinted in Archie Double Digest (Archie, 2011 series) #242, Inks are credited to Harry Lucey.

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First Line: 8 latest hit records $1.00

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Notes: Advertisement for records from Rembrandt Co.

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First Line: Cuckoo clock

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Notes: Advertisement for a cuckoo clock from Best Values Co.

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Notes: First prize of $5.00 to Tom Flynn (University City, Mo.) for article on anteaters. Second prize of $3.00 to Lorraine Lipp (Brooklyn, N.Y.) for article on the American Red Cross. Third prize of $2.00 to Jerry Abraham (Merced, Calif.) for article on the white whale. Fourth prize of $1.00 to Howard Ziskin (Elmont, N.Y.) for three jokes. Fifth prize to Shirley Fradd (Marshfield, Mass.) for article on Bryce Canyon National Park.
Includes information on how to join the Archie Club.

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First Line: Buckle a belt on your finger or wrist!

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Notes: Advertisement for metal mesh rings and bracelets from Medford Products.

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First Line: Fine feathered friend feeder

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Notes: Advertisement for bird feeders, personalized bicycle license plates and steel casters from Best Values Co.

The Unwelcome

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Genres: humorous, teen

First Line: Hi, Ronnie!

Synopsis: Archie arrives at the swanky resort where Veronica is staying, and promptly causes his usual brand of accidental havoc.

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First Line: Boys! Girls! Ladies! Men!

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Notes: Advertisement for the Cloverine Brand salve sales kit from Wilson Chemical Co., offering signet rings as premiums.
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First Line: Sample a new nature hobby for you and your family -- sponsored by the National Audubon Society

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Notes: Advertisement for photoprints and an album on prehistoric life from the National Audubon Society.
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