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Issue: World of Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #27
Publication Date: May 2013
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Issues: #27 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: 03/20/2013
Volume: none
Pages: 164
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: 76281646850302711
Price: $3.99 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 41 (36 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: With this issue, the publication of new covers replaces the classic covers that have been featured since Issue 19. The publication frequency also increases from ten to eleven times a year.
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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
Format Notes:  
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Jughead Jones; Ethel Muggs
First Line: Archie's going with me on a date!
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Pages: 1
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Dog Daze!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Mrs. Andrews; Mr. Weatherbee
Synopsis: When Archie wears the school mascot costume to school, he gets into some trouble with the police.
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In Content Item: FlagArchie 1000 Page Comics Digest #[nn] published January 2013
as Dog Daze! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 6
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Bee Well?

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones; Mr. Weatherbee
Synopsis: Archie and Jughead wreak havoc on Mr. Weatherbee, who is having tests done in the local hospital.
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In Content Item: FlagArchie 1000 Page Comics Digest #[nn] published January 2013
as Bee Well? [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
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Getting Pretty Hairy

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Feature(s): Mr. Flutesnoot
Character(s): Professor Flutesnoot; Mr. Weatherbee; Ms. Phlips; Svenson; Miss Beazly
Synopsis: Mr. Weatherbee is eager to get his hands on Professor Flutesnoot's new hair-growth chemical, despite the fact that a few kinks still need to be worked out.
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In Content Item: FlagArchie 1000 Page Comics Digest #[nn] published January 2013
as Getting Pretty Hairy [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: A Vote For Samm poster is visible on page one.
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Pet Peeve

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge; Jughead Jones
Synopsis: After Archie tells Betty that she's his best friend, Veronica convinces her that he's just figuratively called her a dog.
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From Content Item: FlagBetty and Me #177 [Direct] published August 1989
was Pet Peeve [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: Original printing credits Frank Doyle as writer and Mike Esposito as inker.
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Everything Is Beautiful

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Miss Beazly; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Reggie Mantle; Archie Andrews
Synopsis: Miss Beazly refuses to let the gang hang motivational posters in the cafeteria, but is caught after school doing a good deed.
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In Content Item: FlagEverything's Archie #18 published February 1972
as Everything Is Beautiful [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagArchie 1000 Page Comics Digest #[nn] published January 2013
as Everything Is Beautiful [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 6
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A Change of Ad-Dress

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge; Smithers; Betty Cooper; Reggie Mantle; Ethel Muggs
Synopsis: Veronica drags Archie to a sale at the Bon-Ton Dress Shop.
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In Content Item: FlagArchie 1000 Page Comics Digest #[nn] published January 2013
as A Change of Ad-Dress [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: Archie's license plate on page 2 is D.M. 75, a reference to writer/artist Dick Malmgren and the year the story first appeared.
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Age of Specialization

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Mr. Weatherbee; Ms. Phlips
Synopsis: Mr. Weatherbee has his computer fixed.
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From Content Item: FlagLaugh #2 [unnamed variant] published August 1987
was Age of Specialization [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: "Good to the last drop", the Maxwell House slogan, has been removed from Mr. Weatherbee's coffee cup.

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[untitled]

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
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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Pages: 1
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Stand By For Saturn! (Chapter 1)

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, science fiction
Character(s): Cosmo; Orbi; Jo-Jo; Astra; Professor Thimk; Moonlings; Gillywump
Synopsis: The rocket crew lands on Saturn.
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From Content Item: FlagCosmo the Merry Martian #5 published August 1959
was Stand by for Saturn! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 6
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The Magic Gumdrops! (Chapter 2)

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, science fiction
Character(s): Cosmo; Orbi; Jo-Jo; Astra; Professor Thimk; Moolings; Gillywump; Saturnians
Synopsis: Cosmo and his friends meet the Saturnians, a group of people that look like vegetables. Meanwhile, Orbi wanders off to look for food and eats gumdrops that cause him to shrink.
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From Content Item: FlagCosmo the Merry Martian #5 published August 1959
was The Magic Gumdrops! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 6
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Pardon My Size! (Chapter 3)

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, science fiction
Character(s): Cosmo; Orbi; Jo-Jo; Astra; Professor Thimk; Moonlings; Gillywump; Saturnians
Synopsis: Orbi tries a red gumdrop which causes him to grow, and Cosmo decides to use the rocket to save him.
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From Content Item: FlagCosmo the Merry Martian #5 published August 1959
was Pardon My Size! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
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A Ride For Orbi! (Chapter 4)

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, science fiction
Character(s): Cosmo; Orbi; Astra; Professor Thimk
Synopsis: Orbi is rescued by hitching a ride on the rocket-literally.
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From Content Item: FlagCosmo the Merry Martian #5 published August 1959
was A Ride for Orbi! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 2
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On To Mars! (Chapter 5)

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, science fiction
Character(s): Cosmo; Orbi; Astra; Professor Thimk; Saturnians; Moonlings; Gillywump; Jo-Jo
Synopsis: The Saturnians give Orbi a size-reducing pill that returns him to normal size. Then, since the rocket has been wrecked, the Saturnians lend the crew some flying saucers and join them in their return to Mars.
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From Content Item: FlagCosmo the Merry Martian #5 published August 1959
was On to Mars! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
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The Mirror The Merrier!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Feature(s): Squarehead
Character(s): Squarehead
Synopsis: Squarehead goes to a fun house and discovers he's a sphere in the funny mirrors.
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From Content Item: FlagCosmo the Merry Martian #5 published August 1959
was The Mirror the Merrier! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Vowels of Science

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Professor Flutesnoot
Synopsis: Fill in the vowels in the science-related words.
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[untitled]

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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge; Reggie Mantle; Mr. Weatherbee; Svenson
First Line: Archie said he'd call me before class!
Synopsis: Archie gets his head stuck in a locker.
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Lid Kid

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Feature(s): Jughead
Character(s): Jughead Jones; Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge; Reggie Mantle; Betty Cooper; Mr. Weatherbee; Miss Grundy
Synopsis: Jughead wins a crazy hat contest.
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From Content Item: FlagArchie's Double Digest Magazine #55 published November 1991
was Lid Kid [Story on Interior Page(s)]original publication has not been found yet
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Pages: 1
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Red Carpet Romance

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ? [as Manny Hands] (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Ashlee Simpleton; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Reggie Mantle; Jughead Jones; Moose Mason
Synopsis: Archie wins a date with music star Ashlee Simpleton.
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In Content Item: FlagWorld of Archie Digest, Free Comic Book Day Edition #1 published June 2013
as Red Carpet Romance [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 10
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The Fly

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Reggie Mantle; Miss Grundy; Mr. Weatherbee
Synopsis: A pesky fly gets Archie in trouble in Miss Grundy's class, but then gets him out of trouble with Mr. Weatherbee.
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From Content Item: FlagArchie #119 published June 1961
was The Fly [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 6
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Vengeance Is Whose?

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Archie Andrews; Mrs. Andrews; Jughead Jones
Synopsis: Veronica decides to start a new chapter in her relationship with Betty, but it turns out to be a trick.
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In Content Item: FlagWorld of Archie Digest, Free Comic Book Day Edition #1 published June 2013
as Vengeance Is Whose? [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
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It's All in the Game!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Chuck Clayton; Nancy; Betty Cooper; Ethel Muggs; The Shield (cameo)
Synopsis: Chuck decides to break into the market of video games and asks Nancy for ideas for a girl-oriented game.
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In Content Item: FlagWorld of Archie Digest, Free Comic Book Day Edition #1 published June 2013
as It's All in the Game! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 6
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Happy Mirthday To You

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Mrs. Cooper; Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge; Dilton Doiley; Chuck Clayton; Reggie Mantle; Moose Mason; Ethel Muggs; Jughead Jones
Synopsis: The gang plans a roller skating surprise birthday party for Betty.
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From Content Item: FlagBetty and Me #155 published January 1987
was Happy Mirthday to You [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
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Money Man

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Mr. Lodge; Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones; Veronica Lodge
Synopsis: When Archie becomes the top player in his class in a fantasy stock game, Mr. Lodge decides to have him pick his stocks.
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In Content Item: FlagArchie 1000 Page Comics Digest #[nn] published January 2013
as Money Man [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
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Egyptian Inscription

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Professor Flutesnoot; Svenson; Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones; Reggie Mantle; Dilton Doiley; Moose Mason
Synopsis: Professor Flutesnoot tries to find someone to help him carry a sarcophagus upstairs, but no one wants to in fear of being cursed.
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In Content Item: FlagArchie 1000 Page Comics Digest #[nn] published January 2013
as Egyptian Inscription [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: A Vote For Samm poster is visible on page five.
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Hair Apparent

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Mr. Weatherbee; Professor Flutesnoot; Moose Mason; Betty Cooper; Wendy Weatherbee; Tony Weatherbee; Coach Kleats; Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge; Mr. Lodge (as a teen); Miss Grundy (as a teen)
Synopsis: Mr. Weatherbee tells his niece Wendy the story behind the split with his brother Tony.
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In Content Item: FlagArchie 1000 Page Comics Digest #[nn] published January 2013
as Hair Apparent [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 12
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In Good Hands

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper; Jughead Jones; Pop Tate
Synopsis: Archie, Betty, and Jughead take over the Chock'lit Shop while Pop takes a vacation.
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In Content Item: FlagJughead with Archie Digest #117 [Direct Edition] published November 1993
as In Good Hands [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagArchie 1000 Page Comics Digest #[nn] published January 2013
as In Good Hands [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
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Snack Attack

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Jughead Jones; Gaston; Smithers
Synopsis: Veronica has a craving for junk food, but doesn't want to go off of her healthy diet.
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In Content Item: FlagArchie 1000 Page Comics Digest #[nn] published January 2013
as Snack Attack [Story on Interior Page(s)]
From Content Item: FlagBetty and Veronica #185 [Direct Edition] published April 2003
was Snack Attack [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Fred Andrews; Mrs. Andrews
First Line: Fred! What are you doing?
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, 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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Pages: 1
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Julius The Robot

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, science fiction
Character(s): Julius the Robot; Freddie; Igor
Synopsis: Julius the Robot tries to live an interesting life after being replaced by another machine at his job.
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From Content Item: FlagTales Calculated to Drive You Bats #4 [unnamed variant] published May 1962
was Julius the Robot [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 4
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Dr. Bloodshot's A-1 Assistant

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, science fiction
Character(s): Dr Bloodshot; Heinrich
Synopsis: We take a look at Dr. Bloodshot's assistant, Heinrich.
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Pages: 3
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The Audition

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, humorous, occult
Synopsis: A man and his chimp audition for a theatrical agency.
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Pages: 1
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Monster News

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, humorous, occult
Synopsis: A humorous newsletter with fictional headlines involving horror elements.
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Pages: 3
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School Tool

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Mr. Weatherbee
Synopsis: Mr. Weatherbee gets a machine that helps him run the school.
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Pages: 0.5
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Hearty Party

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Mr. Lodge; Veronica Lodge; Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones
Synopsis: Mr. Lodge isn't happy to find Archie and Jughead still hanging around after Veronica's party is over.
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From Content Item: FlagArchie's TV Laugh-Out #92 [unnamed variant] published December 1983
was Hearty Party [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 0.5
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Mr. Weatherbee; Ms. Phlips; Miss Grundy; Archie Andrews; Miss Beazly
First Line: Mr. Weatherbee, it's 11:30!
Synopsis: Mr. Weatherbee eats a casserole.
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Pages: 1
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Brown Frown

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Jughead Jones; Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge
Synopsis: Veronica asks for something that looks good in a plain brown jacket.
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Pages: 0.5
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Distraction Faction

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Jughead Jones; Archie Andrews
Synopsis: Archie and Jughead are distracted in class.
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Pages: 0.5
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A Matter of Principal

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Reggie Mantle; Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge; Miss Grundy; Jughead Jones; Svenson; Miss Haggly; Professor Flutesnoot; Miss Beazly; Mr. Weatherbee; Superintendent Hassle
Synopsis: A joke circulates around the school while Superintendent Hassle comes around for a check-up.
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Pages: 6
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Everything's Archie (Digest Version)

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Synopsis: Information on the month's Archie comics. Special recognition is given to Sabrina The Teenage Witch: The Magic Within Volume 1, B&V Friends Double Digest #232, and Archie #642.
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