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Issue: Archie Digest, Free Comic Book Day Edition #1
Publication Date: June 2014
 
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Indicia Publisher: Archie Comic Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 05/03/2014
Volume:
Pages: 100
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: 76281620142100111
Price: $0.00 USD
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Content Items: 25 (16 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Victor Gorelick (editor-in-chief)
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: digest
Paper Stock: newsprint
Binding: squarebound
Publishing Format: one-shot
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Assets1
 
 
I ♥ Comics

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Dan Parent (signed)
Rich Koslowski (signed)
? (signed)
Subject Matter
humorous, teen
Archie
Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1
The Lego Movie

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
?
?
typeset
Subject Matter
Lego
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1
On the Level

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Mike Pellowski (credited)
Fernando Ruiz (signed)
Rudy Lapick (credited)
Barry Grossman (credited)
Bill Yoshida (credited)
Subject Matter
humorous, teen
Archie
Archie Andrews; Fred Andrews; Mary Andrews
Archie and his father argue over which way a portrait of Archie's Great-Uncle Albert is tilting.
Reprinting
FlagArchie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #249 [Direct Edition] published April 2014
was On the Level [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
5
Two Uptight

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Frank Doyle (credited)
Dan DeCarlo, Jr. (credited)
Jim DeCarlo
Barry Grossman (credited)
Bill Yoshida (credited)
Subject Matter
humorous, teen
Archie
Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge; Fred Andrews; Hiram Lodge
In order to help their fathers relax, Archie and Veronica play a doubles tennis match against them.
Reprinting
FlagArchie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #249 [Direct Edition] published April 2014
was Two Uptight [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
5
Trouble Spot

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Frank Doyle (credited)
Harry Lucey (credited)
Terry Szenics (credited)
?
Terry Szenics
Subject Matter
humorous, teen
Archie
Archie Andrews; Waldo Weatherbee; Jughead Jones; Geraldine Grundy
Resenting the teachers' belief that accidents naturally happen when he's around, Archie tries to prove that trouble can happen when he's not around.
Reprinting
FlagArchie #142 published December 1963
was Trouble Spot [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
6
Working 5 to 9!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
George Gladir (credited)
Stan Goldberg (credited)
Rudy Lapick (credited)
Barry Grossman (credited)
Bill Yoshida (credited)
Subject Matter
humorous, teen
Archie
Archie Andrews; Mr. Griffin; Mrs. Craven; Reggie Mantle; Veronica Lodge; Betty Cooper
After taking a part-time job at Bumley's Department Store, Archie finds that the money he's making is disappearing quickly.
Reprinting
FlagLife with Archie #255 published July 1986
FlagArchie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #249 [Direct Edition] published April 2014
was Working 5 to 9! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
5
Ringadingding

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Dick Malmgren (credited)
Dick Malmgren (credited)
Jon D'Agostino (credited)
Barry Grossman (credited)
Bill Yoshida (credited)
Subject Matter
humorous, teen
Archie
Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper
While waiting for a call from Veronica, Archie is bombarded with calls from telemarketers.
Reprinting
FlagArchie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #249 [Direct Edition] published April 2014
was Ringadingding [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
6
School Bus-Ted!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Fernando Ruiz (credited)
Fernando Ruiz (signed)
Al Nickerson (credited)
Barry Grossman (credited)
Vickie Williams (credited)
Subject Matter
humorous, teen
Archie
Archie Andrews; Midge Klump (cameo, flashback); Moose Mason (cameo, flashback); Betty Cooper (cameo, flashback); Jughead Jones (cameo, flashback); Chuck Clayton (cameo, flashback); Marty Morgan; Eddie Jones; Joe the Busdriver; Veronica Lodge; Reggie Mantle
When his car breaks down Archie reluctantly decides to take the school bus, only to find the younger kids on the bus look up to him.
Reprinting
FlagArchie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #249 [Direct Edition] published April 2014
was School Bus-Ted! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
5
In Stores Now!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
?
?
typeset
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1
House ad for various Archie books in stores the same time this digest was released.
Board Reward

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
?
?
Bill Yoshida ?
Subject Matter
humorous
Archie's Dad
Fred Andrews; Mary Andrews; Archie Andrews (cameo)
When he learns that his car hasn't been repaired yet, Fred finds an alternate way to get to work.
Reprinting
FlagWorld of Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #38 [Direct Edition] published May 2014
was Board Reward [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
1
Comparing the lettering to others in the digest, this appears to be Bill Yoshida.
She's Josie

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
?
?
Subject Matter
Josie
Josie McCoy; Melody Valentine; Pepper
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1
Mournful Melody

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Frank Doyle (credited)
Dan DeCarlo (credited)
Rudy Lapick (credited)
?
Vincent DeCarlo [as Vince DeCarlo] (credited)
Subject Matter
humorous, teen
Josie
Josie McCoy; Pepper; Melody Valentine; Albert; Alexandra Cabot; Alexander Cabot III; Alexander Cabot II
After Mr. Cabot insults him, Albert expresses his hurt feelings by writing and playing the most depressing ballad of all time.
Reprinting
FlagJosie #27 published June 1967
was Mournful Melody [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
6
Bouncing Ball

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Frank Doyle (credited)
Dan DeCarlo (credited)
Rudy Lapick (credited)
?
Vincent DeCarlo [as Vince DeCarlo] (credited)
Subject Matter
humorous, teen
Josie
Josie McCoy; Melody Valentine; Pepper; Albert; Alexander Cabot III
Albert has come into a small amount of money and wants to throw a party. Alex winds up throwing the party instead, but every time Alex tries to dance with Josie, a mysterious person grabs him and throws him into the fountain.
Reprinting
FlagJosie #27 published June 1967
was Bouncing Ball [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
8
Mr. Cabot Loses His Marbles

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Frank Doyle (credited)
Dan DeCarlo (credited)
Vincent DeCarlo [as Vince DeCarlo] (credited)
?
Vincent DeCarlo [as Vince DeCarlo] (credited)
Subject Matter
humorous, teen
Josie
Josie McCoy; Pepper; Melody Valentine; Albert; Alexander Cabot III; Alexandra Cabot; Alexander Cabot II
Alex and Alexandra start giving guided tours of their house, and two men take advantage of the opportunity to steal all of Mr. Cabot's priceless statues. The kids follow the thieves in Alex's car, and come up with a plan to get the statues back by convincing the bad guys that they're cursed.
Reprinting
FlagJosie #27 published June 1967
was Mr. Cabot Loses His Marbles [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
10
Archie 1000 Page Comics-Palooza

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
?
?
typeset
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1
House ad for Archie 1000 Page Comics-Palooza.
The Art of Archie

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
?
?
typeset
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1
House ad for The Art of Archie collection.
Rave Shave

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
?
?
Bill Yoshida ?
Subject Matter
humorous, teen
Jughead
Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones
Jughead tells Archie that he can't wait to start shaving.
Reprinting
FlagWorld of Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #38 [Direct Edition] published May 2014
was Rave Shave [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
1
Comparing the lettering to others in the digest this appears to be Bill Yoshida.
Diary of a Girl Next Door

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
?
?
typeset
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1
House ad for the Diary of a Girl Next Door prose novel.
Order Ardor

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
?
?
Bill Yoshida ?
Subject Matter
humorous
Mr. Weatherbee
Waldo Weatherbee; Geraldine Grundy; Archie Andrews
Mr. Weatherbee decides that every male student should show up for school in a suit. Archie turns up in a zoot suit.
Reprinting
FlagPep #316 published August 1976
was Order Ardor [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
1
Lettering appears similar to other Bill Yoshida attributed lettering in the digest.
Dueling Dummies

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
George Gladir (credited)
Fernando Ruiz (credited)
Jon D'Agostino (credited)
Carlos Antunes (credited)
Jack Morelli (credited)
Subject Matter
humorous, teen
Reggie
Reggie Mantle; Archie Andrews; Chuck Clayton; Mr. Garble; Veronica Lodge; Betty Cooper; Hiram Lodge; Jughead Jones; Hot Dog; Smithers; Shorty
When Reggie uses ventriloquism to make fun of Archie, Archie learns the same skill to get back at Reggie. Both are invited to a performance of ventriloquists at the Lodge mansion where two thieves are among the performers.
Reprinting
FlagArchie's Funhouse Double Digest #3 [Direct Edition] published May 2014
as Dueling Dummies [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
15
Matchmaker

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Frank Doyle (credited)
Harry Lucey (credited)
Harry Lucey (credited)
Barry Grossman (credited)
Harry Lucey ?; Bill Yoshida ?
Subject Matter
humorous, teen
Reggie
Reggie Mantle; Archie Andrews; Knuckles Toomey; Veronica Lodge
In order to ruin Archie's date with Veronica, Reggie convinces Archie to help him warm up for a boxing match with Knuckles Toomey.
Reprinting
FlagArchie Annual Digest #35 published January 1979
was Matchmaker [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
6
Lettering appears similar to other Bill Yoshida attributed lettering in the digest.
A New Twist

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Frank Doyle (credited)
Harry Lucey (credited)
Terry Szenics (credited)
?
?
Subject Matter
humorous, teen
Archie
Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones; Reggie Mantle; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge
A stiff neck leaves Archie unable to hold his head up straight. His friends try to help, but their help is no help at all.
Reprinting
FlagArchie #119 published June 1961
was A New Twist [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
6
Most are relatively sure the letterer is not Bill Yoshida, Samm Schwartz, or Vincent DeCarlo.
Crop Failure

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Frank Doyle (credited)
Samm Schwartz (credited)
Samm Schwartz (credited)
Barry Grossman (credited)
Samm Schwartz (credited)
Subject Matter
humorous, teen
Jughead
Jughead Jones; Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge
When Veronica hears that Jughead is making money at farming, she secretly follows him to find out what kind of farm he could have.
Reprinting
FlagJughead #297 published February 1980
was Crop Failure [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
5
Archie Comics Sports Spectacular

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
?
?
typeset
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1
House ad for Archie Comics Sports Spectacular collection.
Look for These Archie Double Digests on Sale Here!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
?
?
typeset
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1
House ad for other Archie Double Digests.

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