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Issue: B&V Friends Double Digest Magazine #235
Publication Date: September 2013
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Issues: #235 of 78 Issues (106 Printings)
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Variant: Direct Edition
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Publisher: FlagArchie Publications, Inc.
Brand: The Archie LibraryView Brand Images
Indicia Publisher: Archie Comic Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 07/17/2013
Volume: none
Pages: 164
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UPC/EAN: 76281646855823511
Price: $3.99 USD
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Content Items: 49 (31 stories, 1 cover)
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: Color
Dimensions: Standard Digest Size U. S.
Paper Stock: glossy cardstock cover; newsprint interior
Binding: Squarebound
Publishing Format: Was Ongoing Series
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): B&V Friends
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge
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Archie: Betty or Veronica?

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Really Gifted

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Midge Klump; Nancy Woods; Hiram Lodge; Geraldine Grundy (cameo); Smithers
Synopsis: While Veronica is looking through a catalog for fall school fashions, Betty is looking through a catalog of needed items by poor countries. Betty decides to organize the kids in order to help a needy family, while Veronica is upset because she hates following people. Mr. Lodge sets her straight and the charity takes off.
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From Content Item: FlagBetty and Veronica #229 published October 2007
was Really Gifted [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Fab Job

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Archie Andrews; Reggie Mantle; Hiram Lodge; Fifi the maid; Ethel Muggs; Hermione Lodge
Synopsis: When Betty gets picked at random to model for an ad agency, Veronica starts scheming to ease her out of the picture.
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From Content Item: FlagBetty and Veronica #66 [Direct] published August 1993
was Fab Job [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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The Competitive Edge

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Archie Andrews; Reggie Mantle; Hiram Lodge; Chuck Clayton; Nancy Woods; Hermione Lodge
Synopsis: When they can't get the boys out of the arcade, Betty and Veronica talk Mr. Lodge into getting the newest home video game console so they can play against the boys, but the girls competitive nature gets the best of them.
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Ring That Belle

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Genres: teen
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones
Synopsis: Veronica throws a lawn party where everybody dresses up in the styles of the late 1800's.
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Heads Up, Reggie

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Genres: teen
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Reggie Mantle; Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones
Synopsis: To change his image, Reggie shaves his head.
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From Content Item: FlagBetty and Veronica #188 [Direct Edition] published July 2003
was Heads Up, Reggie [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Surfing Saga

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Roger; Ethel Muggs; Dilton Doiley
Synopsis: Betty and Veronica head for the beach to do some surfing. But primarily on Veronica's mind is trying to impress Roger the handsome lifeguard.
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From Content Item: FlagBetty and Veronica #24 [Direct] published October 1989
was Surfing Saga [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Overstreet 43

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Feature(s): Gemstone Publishing
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Shade Parade

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Genres: teen
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Ethel Muggs
Synopsis: Betty and Veronica want a shady spot on the beach.
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[untitled]

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Think Jinx

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Feature(s): Josie and the Pussycats with the Archies
Character(s): Valerie; Melody; Archie Andrews; Reggie Mantle
Synopsis: When Valerie and Melody come to the Chok'lit Shoppe to ask the Archies to play on a Pussycats record, Reggie is so smitten with Melody that he doesn't mind all the accidents she causes him to have.
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From Content Item: FlagJosie and the Pussycats #56 published August 1971
was Think Jinx [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Scratch One Clown

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Character(s): Josie McCoy; Melody Valentine; Alexander Cabot III; Alan Mayberry; Valerie Brown
Synopsis: Alexander spends all of his time at the class picnic playing pranks on everyone else.
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From Content Item: FlagArchie's TV Laugh-Out #86 published August 1982
was Scratch One Clown [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Sabrina: The Magic Within

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Summer Settings

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Genres: teen
Character(s): Veronica Lodge
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[untitled]

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A Weighty Problem

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Genres: childrens
Character(s): Li'l Jinx; Mort; Charley
Synopsis: Mort helps Charley with his diet.
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The Cool Fool!

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Genres: childrens
Synopsis: Jinx has her father try to inflate her backyard swimming pool.
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From Content Item: FlagLaugh Comics / Laugh #163 published October 1964
was The Cool Fool! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Water Order!

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Genres: childrens
Character(s): Li'l Jinx; Greg
Synopsis: Jinx knows the formula for water.
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Drop-in, Drop-outs

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Genres: childrens
Synopsis: Li'l Jinx has too many friends in her wading pool.
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Jinx

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Weary Query

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Genres: teen
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Nancy Woods; Archie Andrews
Synopsis: Betty can't figure out why she doesn't finish well in races.
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Archie Meets Glee

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Betty, Veronica and Bridgette's Do's for Summer

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Genres: informational
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Bridgette
Synopsis: Betty, Veronica and Bridgette model hair styles submitted by readers.
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From Content Item: FlagBetty and Veronica Comics Digest Magazine #186 [Direct Edition] published September 2008
was Betty, Veronica and Bridgette's Do's For Summer [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
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The Problem Is the Solution

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Genres: teen
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Nancy Woods; Ethel Muggs; Tomoko; Baxter twins; Jughead Jones
Synopsis: Betty and her friends volunteer to help charities around town and find creative solutions for their problems.
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[untitled]

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Genres: teen
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge; Hiram Lodge
First Line: It's a beautiful day to get out...
Synopsis: Archie and Veronica go fly kites in the park.
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Sisters Are Forever Friends

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Genres: teen
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Polly Cooper; Gary Grover (young Polly's boyfriend); Alice Cooper; Archie Andrews
Synopsis: Betty travels to San Francisco to visit her older sister, Polly. While she's excited to see her sister, Betty wonders if they still have a relationship, due to the gulf in their ages and Polly's big city experience.
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From Content Item: FlagBetty's Diary #11 [unnamed variant] published September 1987
was Sisters Are Forever Friends [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Team Esteem

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Genres: teen
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Nancy Woods; Midge Klump; Hiram Lodge
Synopsis: The girls try to raise money for the summer youth program by getting a local mall to sponsor their sand volleyball team.
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Royal Treatment

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Genres: teen
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Jughead Jones; Archie Andrews
Synopsis: While canoeing, Betty and Veronica find a note in a bottle and convince themselves that it was written by royalty.
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From Content Item: FlagBetty and Veronica #23 [Direct] published September 1989
was Royal Treatment [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Ye Ol' Swimmin' Hole!

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Genres: teen
Character(s): Veronica Lodge; Betty Cooper; Reggie Mantle; Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones; Midge Klump
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From Content Item: FlagBetty and Veronica #80 [Direct Edition] published October 1994
was Ye Ol' Swimmin' Hole! [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
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Furry Fury

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Genres: teen
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Archie Andrews
Synopsis: Veronica shows up to the beach in a mink bikini.
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[untitled]

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Genres: teen
Character(s): Veronica Lodge; Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones
First Line: Jug, why don't you make a run to the snack bar?
Synopsis: Jughead goes to the snack bar.
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Reprint Notes: from Archie Sunday (Creators Syndicate) ????.??.??
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Nature Calls

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Genres: teen
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Nancy Woods; Midge Klump; Archie Andrews; Moose Mason; Reggie Mantle; Dilton Doiley
Synopsis: Tired of Veronica monopolizing the male attention because of her name and status, Betty talks her into going on an environmental hike where nobody will know who she is.
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From Content Item: FlagBetty and Veronica #55 [Direct] published September 1992
was Nature Calls [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Just Say Cheese

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Genres: teen
Character(s): Veronica Lodge; Betty Cooper
Synopsis: Betty and Veronica get jobs selling cheese at the mall.
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Snap, Crackle and Pop

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Genres: teen
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones; Hiram Lodge
Synopsis: After seeing Betty's collapsible umbrella, Veronica is inspired to invent (with the help of the Lodge Industries engineering staff) the collapsible cabana for their beach trip.
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From Content Item: FlagArchie's Girls Betty and Veronica #287 published November 1979
was Snap, Crackle and Pop [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Remotely Wealthy

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Genres: teen
Character(s): Veronica Lodge; Hiram Lodge; Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper; Reggie Mantle
Synopsis: Mr. Lodge takes the kids to his remote mountain cabin which has been outfitted with all the comforts of home.
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Comfort Zone

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Genres: teen
Character(s): Veronica Lodge; Betty Cooper; Archie Andrews; Hiram Lodge
Synopsis: Horseplay erupts by the Lodge swimming pool on a hot summer day.
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From Content Item: FlagArchie Giant Series Magazine #585 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1988
was Comfort Zone [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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The Peacemaker

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Genres: teen
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Alice Cooper
Synopsis: Betty volunteers at the Senior Citizen's Center where she gets two old men to agree on something for the first time.
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[untitled]

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Character(s): Cheryl Blossom
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Crocodile Rock

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Genres: teen
Character(s): Cheryl Blossom; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Archie Andrews; Reggie Mantle; Jughead Jones; The Crocodile Catcher
Synopsis: Cheryl Blossom books the Archies to play a show at Ayers Rock in Australia.
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Pages: 11
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Double Digest Sample Pack

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Job Snob!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Midge Klump; Archie Andrews; Reggie Mantle
Synopsis: Veronica contemplates taking a summer job, because all the other kids have summer jobs and she's been left alone with no one to hang out with.
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From Content Item: FlagBetty and Veronica #128 [Direct Edition] published October 1998
was Job Snob! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Archie's Fun 'n' Games Activity Book

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Disclose Notes: House ad for Archie's Fun 'n' Games Activity Book collection.
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Thing-A-Ling

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Genres: teen
Character(s): Veronica Lodge; Hiram Lodge; Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones
Synopsis: Mr. Lodge has a phone installed by the pool to keep the kids out of his office.
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Master of Disaster

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Genres: teen
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Archie Andrews; Pop Tate
Synopsis: Betty and Veronica quickly tire of the steady diet of disaster movies Archie keeps subjecting them to on dates.
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From Content Item: FlagBetty and Veronica #128 [Direct Edition] published October 1998
was Master of Disaster [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 6
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Archie Comics Subscriptions

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[untitled]

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Feature(s): Everything's Archie
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Archie's Fun 'n' Games Activity Book

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11 Million Downloads

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