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Issue: World of Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #26
Publication Date: April 2013
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Issues: #26 of 145 Issues (192 Printings)
Title:
Variant: Direct Edition
Rating: [no rating]
Publisher: FlagArchie Publications, Inc.
Brand: The Archie LibraryView Brand Images
Indicia Publisher: Archie Comic Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: none
Pages: 164
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: 76281646850302611
Price: $3.99 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 35 (30 stories, 1 cover)
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: digest size
Paper Stock: cardstock cover; newsprint interior
Binding: squarebound
Publishing Format: ongoing series
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones
First Line: And what's on your shopping list, Archie?
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From Content Item: FlagArchie #367 [Direct] published May 1989
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Dinner For 6

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge; Betty Cooper; Mary Andrews; Fred Andrews; Hal Cooper; Alice Cooper; Hiram Lodge; Hermione Lodge
Synopsis: The parents of Archie, Betty and Veronica decide to go out to dinner together, making their kids very anxious.
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From Content Item: FlagArchie #574 published May 2007
was Dinner For 6 [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Vacation Adulation

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Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Mr. Weatherbee; Pop Tate; Jughead Jones
Synopsis: Mr. Weatherbee tries to spend his mid-semester vacation at home to avoid Archie, but soon goes crazy with boredom.
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One for the Books

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Penciller(s): ? [as Kennedy] (credited)
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Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Miss Grundy; Professor Flutesnoot; Betty Cooper; Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones; Veronica Lodge; Ms. Beazly; Miss Haggly; Dilton Doiley
Synopsis: When the student body learns that Miss Grundy is writing a novel based on her life, they try to be more interesting in the hopes of being included.
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Taking Note of Taking Notes

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Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Mr. Weatherbee; Ms. Beazly; Coach Kleats; Svenson; Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones; Reggie Mantle; Moose Mason; Miss Grundy; Betty Cooper
Synopsis: The staff and students of Riverdale High don't know what to think when Mr. Weatherbee begins to jot down notes on a note pad.
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In A Jam

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Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones; Reggie Mantle; Veronica Lodge; Ms. Beazly; Mrs. Smith; Mr. Smith
Synopsis: Betty tells her mother that she will go to the market, but continuously puts off the task.
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[untitled]

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Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Mr. Weatherbee; Svenson
First Line: Mr. Vedderbee, vot about my raise I ask for?
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[untitled]

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Genres: humorous, science fiction
Character(s): Cosmo; Orbi
First Line: How does it feel, Orbi...
Synopsis: Introduction to the Cosmo the Merry Martian section. Features Issue 1 cover.
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From Content Item: FlagCosmo the Merry Martian #1 published September 1958
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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The Queen of Venus (Chapter 1)

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Genres: humorous, science fiction
Character(s): Cosmo; Orbi; Professor Thimk; Astra; Jojo; Moonlings; Gillywump; Venusian monsters; Queen of Venus
Synopsis: The group is introduced to the queen of Venus, a sexy human woman that also happens to be looking for a king.
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From Content Item: FlagCosmo the Merry Martian #4 published June 1959
was The Queen of Venus, Chapter One [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Trouble For Cosmo! (Chapter 2)

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Genres: humorous, science fiction
Character(s): Cosmo; Orbi; Astra; Professor Thimk; Moonlings; Gillywump; Queen of Venus; Venusian monsters
Synopsis: The queen chooses Cosmo to be king, who tries to escape but is caught. Meanwhile, the rest head back to the rocket to formulate a plan.
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From Content Item: FlagCosmo the Merry Martian #4 published June 1959
was The Queen of Venus, Chapter Two: Trouble for Cosmo! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Rescue In Peace! (Chapter 3)

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Genres: humorous, science fiction
Character(s): Orbi; Professor Thimk; Jojo; Astra; Moonlings; Gillywump; Venusian monsters
Synopsis: The group formulates a plan and begin to put it into action.
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From Content Item: FlagCosmo the Merry Martian #4 published June 1959
was The Queen of Venus, Chapter Three: Rescue in Peace! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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A Slap-Happy Ending! (Chapter 4)

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Genres: humorous, science fiction
Character(s): Cosmo; Orbi; Professor Thimk; Astra; Jojo; Moonlings; Queen of Venus; Venusian monsters
Synopsis: Professor Thimk and Orbi detonate a stardust bomb and rescue Cosmo in the confusion. They rush back to the rocket and leave in a hurry, which causes the steering mechanism to jam and puts them on a course to Saturn.
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From Content Item: FlagCosmo the Merry Martian #4 published June 1959
was The Queen of Venus, Chapter Four: A Slap-Happy Ending! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Remote Chance

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Mrs. Andrews
Synopsis: Archie wants to watch TV, but he can't find the remote.
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The Advisor

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Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Miss Grundy; Betty Cooper; Mr. Weatherbee
Synopsis: Miss Grundy teaches Betty a few feminine tricks.
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From Content Item: FlagArchie's Pals 'n' Gals #36 published March 1966
was The Advisor [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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A Mynah Incident

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones; Veronica Lodge
Synopsis: Archie gets a mynah bird with the hopes that it will impress Veronica.
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Sound Thinking

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Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Mr. Weatherbee; Miss Grundy; Archie Andrews; Svenson; Moose Mason; Reggie Mantle
Synopsis: Mr. Weatherbee decides that he is going to remain cool and collected for a day, but it doesn't last long.
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Think Shrink

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Miss Grundy; Betty Cooper; Sabrina Spellman; Mr. Weatherbee; Reggie Mantle; Moose Mason
Synopsis: Archie is forced to make a presentation in front of the male members of the school.
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From Content Item: FlagArchie's TV Laugh-Out #24 published May 1974
was Think Shrink [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
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Lucky Day

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Fred Andrews; Mrs. Andrews; Jughead Jones
Synopsis: Mr. and Mrs. Andrews sign a phony record contract for Archie.
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Out Standing

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Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge; Reggie Mantle; Midge
Synopsis: Tired of being seen with Archie in his sloppy skater threads, Veronica refuses to go out with him unless he upgrades to a snazzier set of clothes.
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From Content Item: FlagLife with Archie #156 published April 1975
was Out Standing [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Past Tense

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Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Reggie Mantle
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Riverdale Rogue

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Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Buzz Blake; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Miss Grundy; Dilton Doiley; Reggie Mantle; Moose Mason; Midge; "Flash" Nelson
Synopsis: Archie and the gang try to undermine a new student who is constantly mean to everyone.
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Noteworthy

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Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Fred Andrews; Mrs. Andrews; Jughead Jones
Synopsis: When Veronica breaks her date with Archie, Fred tries to cheer his son up.
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Cool Reception

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Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Coach Gaines; Matt; Mel
Synopsis: The coach of the Riverdale boys hockey team asks Betty to play goalie for them, which doesn't set well with some of the other members of the team.
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From Content Item: FlagBetty #33 [Direct Edition] published January 1996
was Cool Reception [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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The Eyes Have it

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge; Dilton Doiley
Synopsis: Veronica forms a crush on Dilton due to his stunning eyes.
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From Content Item: FlagVeronica #98 [Direct Edition] published April 2000
was The Eyes Have It [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Sue Sue Baby

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Archie Andrews; Reggie Mantle
Synopsis: Since Archie is afraid to ask Veronica out when he's strapped for cash, Veronica decides to figure out a way for Archie to make some money.
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From Content Item: FlagArchie's Girls Betty and Veronica #159 published March 1969
was Sue Sue Baby [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Harm Alarm Charm

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Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Jughead Jones
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[untitled]

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Genres: horror, humorous, occult
Feature(s): Tales Calculated To Drive You Bats
First Line: My husband says we'll take it!
Synopsis: Introduction to the Tales Calculated To Drive You Bats section. Features a cropped version of the cover to issue 1, with the text above "Bats" rewritten.
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From Content Item: FlagTales Calculated to Drive You Bats #1 published November 1961
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Count Congo

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Genres: horror, humorous, occult
Character(s): Count Congo
Synopsis: The story of Count Congo, an ape who took up "all of Rhode Island and part of Connecticut" and was almost deported to Africa.
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From Content Item: FlagTales Calculated to Drive You Bats #2 published January 1962
was Count Congo [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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The Cat Girl

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Genres: horror, humorous, occult
Character(s): Ann Gora; Oswald Meak
Synopsis: The story of Ann Gora, a girl with cat like tendencies.
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From Content Item: FlagTales Calculated to Drive You Bats #5 [unnamed variant] published July 1962
was The Cat Girl [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Jake The Spider Spins A Tale

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Genres: horror, humorous, occult
Character(s): Jake
Synopsis: It's hard for Jake to remain a bachelor with those love-crazy black widows around.
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From Content Item: FlagTales Calculated to Drive You Bats #2 published January 1962
was Jake the Spider Spins a Tale [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Think Out!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Mr. Weatherbee; Archie Andrews
Synopsis: Mr. Weatherbee finds Archie meditating.
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[untitled]

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Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones; Veronica Lodge; Svenson
First Line: Whew!
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
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Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Miss Grundy; Jughead Jones; Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge
First Line: Jughead, what is the main use for cowhide?
Synopsis: Jughead tells Miss Grundy the main use of cowhide.
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From Content Item: FlagLaugh Comics Digest #147 published March 1999
was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Buccaneer Buds

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Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Reggie Mantle; Chuck Clayton; Nancy; Moose Mason
Synopsis: The gang gives a presentation on pirates.
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Everything's Archie (Digest Version)

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Synopsis: Advertisement for the month's Archie comics. Special recognition is given to Archie #641, Archie Double Double Digest #238, and Archie Comics Super Special #2.
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