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Issue: World of Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #28
Publication Date: June 2013
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Issues: #28 of 106 Issues (145 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: 04/17/2013
Volume: none
Pages: 164
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: 76281646850302811
Price: $3.99 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 39 (35 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Victor Gorelick
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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
Penciller(s): Fernando Ruiz (signed)
Inker(s): Bob Smith (signed)
Colorist(s): Rosario Pena (signed)
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge
First Line: Archie!! You were supposed to watch my frogs for me!
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Pages: 1
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A Yelp for Help!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): George Gladir (credited)
Penciller(s): Stan Goldberg (credited)
Inker(s): Bob Smith (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman (credited)
Letterer(s): Jack Morelli (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Lisa; Hot Dog; Reggie Mantle
Synopsis: With the price of gas going up, Archie, Betty, and Jughead decide to become personal aides.
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In Content Item: FlagArchie 1000 Page Comics Digest #[nn] published January 2013
as A Yelp for Help! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 11
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Scheme Theme

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): George Gladir (credited)
Penciller(s): Stan Goldberg (credited)
Inker(s): Jim DeCarlo (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman (credited)
Letterer(s): Bill Yoshida (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge; Betty Cooper; Reggie Mantle
Synopsis: Betty and Reggie play hard-to-get to get Archie and Veronica to ask them to the prom.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagArchie 1000 Page Comics Digest #[nn] published January 2013
as Scheme Theme [Story on Interior Page(s)]
From Content Item: FlagLife with Archie #214 published June 1980
was Scheme Theme [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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Float Note

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): George Gladir (credited)
Penciller(s): Stan Goldberg (credited)
Inker(s): Rudy Lapick (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman (credited)
Letterer(s): Bill Yoshida (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Feature(s): Archie and the Gang
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Reggie Mantle; Freddie Fry; Mr. Weatherbee; Miss Grundy; Miss Haggly; Professor Flutesnoot; Ethel; Dilton Doiley; Moose Mason; Pop Tate
Synopsis: When Reggie and Veronica skip float construction to meet teen idol Freddie Fry, the star unexpectedly skips his visit to help with the float.
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In Content Item: FlagArchie 1000 Page Comics Digest #[nn] published January 2013
as Float Note [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
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Dine and Dunce

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Frank Doyle (credited)
Penciller(s): Dan DeCarlo (credited)
Inker(s): Rudy Lapick (credited)
Colorist(s): Carlos Antunes (credited)
Letterer(s): Bill Yoshida (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Mr. Cooper; Mrs. Cooper; Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones
Synopsis: Archie confuses Betty as to whether her dinner will be formal or casual.
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In Content Item: FlagArchie 1000 Page Comics Digest #[nn] published January 2013
as Dine and Dunce [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
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Voice of Doom

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Frank Doyle (credited)
Penciller(s): Kurt Schaffenberger (credited)
Inker(s): Jon D'Agostino (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman (credited)
Letterer(s): Bill Yoshida (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Reggie Mantle; Jughead Jones; Veronica Lodge; Pop Tate; Moose Mason
Synopsis: When Reggie gives Archie a teddy bear with a tape recorder in it, Jughead helps Archie get some revenge.
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In Content Item: FlagArchie 1000 Page Comics Digest #[nn] published January 2013
as Voice of Doom [Story on Interior Page(s)]
From Content Item: FlagArchie's TV Laugh-Out #16 published December 1972
was Voice Of Doom [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
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The Beg Bag

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Dan DeCarlo
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Bill Yoshida
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones
Synopsis: Jughead and Archie begin an organ grinder and monkey act.
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Pages: 0.5
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Clock Yock

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Dan DeCarlo
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Bill Yoshida
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Feature(s): Mr. Lodge
Character(s): Mr. Lodge; Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones
Synopsis: Mr. Lodge bids $500 for a cuckoo clock.
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Pages: 0.5
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[untitled]

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Sy Reit ?
Penciller(s): Bob White (signed)
Inker(s): Terry Szenics
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Terry Szenics
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, science fiction
Feature(s): Cosmo the Merry Martian
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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Make Mine Mars! (Chapter 1)

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Sy Reit (credited)
Penciller(s): Bob White (credited)
Inker(s): Terry Szenics (credited)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Terry Szenics
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, science fiction
Feature(s): Cosmo the Merry Martian
Character(s): Cosmo; Astra; Professor Thimk; Moonlings; Gillywump; Orbi; Jo-Jo; Saturnians
Synopsis: The group of space travelers returns to Mars, only to be rudely interrupted.
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From Content Item: FlagCosmo the Merry Martian #6 published October 1959
was Make Mine Mars (Ch. 1) [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 6
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Meet Dr. Beatnik! (Chapter 2)

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Sy Reit (credited)
Penciller(s): Bob White (credited)
Inker(s): Terry Szenics (credited)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Terry Szenics
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Feature(s): Cosmo the Merry Martian
Character(s): Cosmo; Orbi; Astra; Professor Thimk; Moonlings; Gillywump; Dr. Beatnik
Synopsis: Dr. Beatnik announces his plan to take over Earth after they launch a satellite into space.
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From Content Item: FlagCosmo the Merry Martian #6 published October 1959
was Meet Dr. Beatnik (Ch. 2) [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 6
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The Great Space Chase! (Chapter 3)

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Sy Reit (credited)
Penciller(s): Bob White (credited)
Inker(s): Terry Szenics (credited)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Terry Szenics
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, science fiction
Feature(s): Cosmo the Merry Martian
Character(s): Cosmo; Orbi; Astra; Professor Thimk; Moonlings; Gillywump; Jo-Jo; Dr. Beatnik
Synopsis: Cosmo and his crew begin to pursue Dr. Beatnik.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagCosmo the Merry Martian #6 published October 1959
was The Great Space Chase (Ch. 3) [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 4
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Fire Away! (Chapter 4)

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Sy Reit (credited)
Penciller(s): Bob White (credited)
Inker(s): Terry Szenics (credited)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Terry Szenics
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, science fiction
Feature(s): Cosmo the Merry Martian
Character(s): Cosmo; Professor Thimk; Astra; Dr. Beatnik
Synopsis: Dr. Beatnik tries using a taffy gun and a brick wall to stop Cosmo's chase.
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From Content Item: FlagCosmo the Merry Martian #6 published October 1959
was Fire Away! (Ch. 4) [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 2
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The End of Dr. Beatnik!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Sy Reit (credited)
Penciller(s): Bob White (credited)
Inker(s): Terry Szenics (credited)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Terry Szenics
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, science fiction
Feature(s): Cosmo the Merry Martian
Character(s): Cosmo; Professor Thimk; Orbi; Astra; Moonlings; Gillywump; Dr. Beatnik
Synopsis: After a long, weapon-filled battle, Dr. Beatnik surrenders and Cosmo decides to go to Earth.
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From Content Item: FlagCosmo the Merry Martian #6 published October 1959
was The End of Dr. Beatnik (Ch. 5) [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: Originally, this story featured a cliffhanger that went unresolved due to the series cancellation. This cliffhanger has been replaced by a request for fans to let the editor know whether they want to see more Cosmo stories.
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Jet Cycles

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Sy Reit (credited)
Penciller(s): Bob White (credited)
Inker(s): Terry Szenics (credited)
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, science fiction
Feature(s): Squarehead
Character(s): Squarehead
Synopsis: Squarehead has a jet cycle modified to have square wheels.
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From Content Item: FlagCosmo the Merry Martian #2 published November 1958
was Jet Cycles [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
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A Fair To Remember

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): George Gladir
Penciller(s): Fernando Ruiz
Inker(s): Rudy Lapick
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman
Letterer(s): Bill Yoshida
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge
Synopsis: Archie gets into hot water at a medieval fair.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagBetty and Veronica #187 [Direct Edition] published June 2003
was A Fair to Remember [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: credits from original story.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Craig Boldman
Penciller(s): Henry Scarpelli
Inker(s): Henry Scarpelli
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper; Mr. Weatherbee; Miss Grundy; Professor Flutesnoot
First Line: Oh no!
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Reprint Notes: from Archie Sunday newspaper strip
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Taste Test

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Dan DeCarlo
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Feature(s): Mr. Weatherbee
Character(s): Jughead Jones; Mr. Weatherbee; Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper
Synopsis: Jughead almost gets into trouble for eating ice cream in school.
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Pages: 1
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Chivalry Lives

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Mike Pellowski (credited)
Penciller(s): Dan DeCarlo (credited)
Inker(s): Alison Flood (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman (credited)
Letterer(s): Bill Yoshida (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Archie Andrews; Moose Mason; Reggie Mantle
Synopsis: Veronica gets mad at Archie because he lacks chivalry.
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In Content Item: FlagArchie 1000 Page Comics Digest #[nn] published January 2013
as Chivalry Lives [Story on Interior Page(s)]
From Content Item: FlagBetty and Veronica #76 published June 1994
was Chivalry Lives [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
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Guilty

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): George Gladir (credited)
Penciller(s): Stan Goldberg (credited)
Inker(s): Rudy Lapick (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman (credited)
Letterer(s): Bill Yoshida (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge; Betty Cooper; Jughead Jones
Synopsis: Archie feels guilty that he went on a date behind Veronica's back. Little does he know that Veronica did the same.
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In Content Item: FlagArchie 1000 Page Comics Digest #[nn] published January 2013
as Guilty [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
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Earth Day

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): George Gladir (credited)
Penciller(s): Stan Goldberg (credited)
Inker(s): Rudy Lapick (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman (credited)
Letterer(s): Bill Yoshida (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Feature(s): Archie and the Gang
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Dilton Doiley; Reggie Mantle; Chuck Clayton; Mr. Weatherbee; Miss Grundy; Mr. Lodge
Synopsis: Mr. Weatherbee and Miss Grundy are astonished at how Archie and the gang use humor in their Earth Day exhibition.
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In Content Item: FlagArchie 1000 Page Comics Digest #[nn] published January 2013
as Earth Day [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 11
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Plant Worker

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Mike Pellowski (credited)
Penciller(s): ? [as Kennedy] (credited)
Inker(s): Rich Koslowski (credited)
Colorist(s): Josh Ray (credited)
Letterer(s): Jack Morelli (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Fred Andrews; Mrs. Andrews
Synopsis: Archie goes to a plant shop to pick out a plant for his parents.
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In Content Item: FlagArchie 1000 Page Comics Digest #[nn] published January 2013
as Plant Worker [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
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Saturday's Child

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Frank Doyle (credited)
Penciller(s): Dan DeCarlo Jr. (credited)
Inker(s): Jim DeCarlo (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman (credited)
Letterer(s): Bill Yoshida (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Fred Andrews; Veronica Lodge; Mrs. Andrews; Betty Cooper
Synopsis: Archie feels guilty when he helps Betty and Veronica on a Saturday, but not his parents.
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In Content Item: FlagArchie 1000 Page Comics Digest #[nn] published January 2013
as Saturday's Child [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 6
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Happy Days

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Frank Doyle (credited)
Penciller(s): Harry Lucey (credited)
Inker(s): Harry Lucey (credited)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Harry Lucey
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones; Reggie Mantle; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge
Synopsis: Archie's attempts to spread cheer to the people around him horribly backfire.
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In Content Item: FlagArchie 1000 Page Comics Digest #[nn] published January 2013
as Happy Days [Story on Interior Page(s)]
From Content Item: FlagArchie #137 published June 1963
was Happy Days [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: On page one, the word "gay" has been replaced by "grand".
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The Fantasy Contest!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): George Gladir (credited)
Penciller(s): Doug Crane (credited)
Inker(s): Rudy Lapick (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman (credited)
Letterer(s): Bill Yoshida (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Feature(s): Archie and the Gang
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper; Jughead Jones; Veronica Lodge; Miss Grundy; Reggie Mantle; Dilton Doiley
Synopsis: Miss Grundy's class competes to see who can write the best fantasy essay.
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In Content Item: FlagArchie 1000 Page Comics Digest #[nn] published January 2013
as The Fantasy Contest! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
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Company Picnic

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Mike Pellowski (credited)
Penciller(s): Henry Scarpelli (credited)
Inker(s): Al Milgrom (credited)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper; Jughead Jones; Reggie Mantle; Midge; Moose Mason
Synopsis: Archie and Betty go on a spring picnic, but a storm intervenes.
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In Content Item: FlagArchie 1000 Page Comics Digest #[nn] published January 2013
as Company Picnic [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 6
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Fitness Fit

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): George Gladir (credited)
Penciller(s): ? [as Kennedy] (credited)
Inker(s): Rudy Lapick (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman (credited)
Letterer(s): Bill Yoshida (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge; Fred Andrews; Mrs. Andrews
Synopsis: Archie goes to try out Veronica's new in-house gym, but can't keep up with the rigorous exercise.
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In Content Item: FlagArchie 1000 Page Comics Digest #[nn] published January 2013
as Fitness Fit [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
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Prime Time

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Kathleen Webb (credited)
Penciller(s): Stan Goldberg (credited)
Inker(s): Rudy Lapick (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman (credited)
Letterer(s): Bill Yoshida (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Feature(s): Betty's Diary
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Archie Andrews
Synopsis: Betty tries to decide which era to write about for a Teen Girl Magazine contest. As she mulls the eras over, she fantasizes about being with Archie in each era.
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In Content Item: FlagArchie 1000 Page Comics Digest #[nn] published January 2013
as Prime Time [Story on Interior Page(s)]
From Content Item: FlagBetty's Diary #26 [Direct] published July 1989
was Prime Time [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
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High Impact Shopping!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Mike Pellowski (credited)
Penciller(s): ? [as Kennedy] (credited)
Inker(s): Rudy Lapick (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman (credited)
Letterer(s): Bill Yoshida (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Feature(s): Veronica
Character(s): Veronica Lodge; Mr. Lodge
Synopsis: Veronica goes on a shopping spree for clothes for her new aerobic class, but becomes too tired to actually go.
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In Content Item: FlagArchie 1000 Page Comics Digest #[nn] published January 2013
as High Impact Shopping! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Dan DeCarlo
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Feature(s): Archie's Gag Bag
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones; Veronica Lodge
First Line: As you can see, I've cut her in half!
Synopsis: Jughead adds some comedy to Archie's magic act.
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Orlando Busino (signed)
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, humorous
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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The Monster Crisis

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): George Gladir (signed)
Penciller(s): Orlando Busino (signed)
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, humorous
Character(s): Freddie; Igor
Synopsis: A crisis breaks out when American monsters and Transylvanian monsters feud over employment in Hollywood movies.
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From Content Item: FlagTales Calculated to Drive You Bats #2 published January 1962
was The Monster Crisis [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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Dr. Grisley's Experiment

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Joe Edwards (signed)
Penciller(s): Joe Edwards (signed)
Inker(s): Joe Edwards (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Joe Edwards (signed)
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, humorous
Character(s): Igor
Synopsis: Mr. Frown attempts to destroy Dr. Grisley's chemical experiments.
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From Content Item: FlagTales Calculated to Drive You Bats #3 published March 1962
was Dr. Grisley's Experiment [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 3
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Picturesque Picnic

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Orlando Busino (signed)
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, humorous
Character(s): Freddie; Igor
Synopsis: Igor goes to the planet Xanadu, where he finds that humans steal picnic food from ants.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagTales Calculated to Drive You Bats #3 published March 1962
was Picturesque Picnic [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Dan DeCarlo
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Feature(s): Miss Beazly's Gag Bag
Character(s): Miss Beazly; Miss Grundy
First Line: Did you get your new bulletin board...
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Craig Boldman (signed)
Penciller(s): Henry Scarpelli (signed)
Inker(s): Henry Scarpelli (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones; Reggie Mantle; Coach Kleats
First Line: What did the doctor say about your arm?
Synopsis: Archie loses his doctor's note for Coach Kleats.
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Team Practice!

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Genres: humorous, teen
Feature(s): Coach Clayton
Character(s): Coach Clayton
Synopsis: Unscramble the names of the exercises.
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It's All In The Family

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Writer(s): George Gladir (credited)
Penciller(s): Stan Goldberg (credited)
Inker(s): Rudy Lapick (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman (credited)
Letterer(s): Bill Yoshida (credited)
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Genres: humorous, teen
Feature(s): Coach Clayton
Character(s): Coach Clayton; Mrs. Clayton; Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones; Reggie Mantle; Moose Mason; Jughead Jones; Chuck Clayton; Coach Kleats
Synopsis: When Coach Kleats is sick in the hospital, his wife takes over his coaching job.
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Everything's Archie (Digest Version)

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Synopsis: Information on the month's Archie comics.
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