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Issue: Pep #166
Publication Date: October 1963
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Issues: #166 of 275 Issues (307 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagArchie Publications, Inc.
Brand: Archie SeriesView Brand Images
Indicia Publisher: Archie Comic Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 14 (6 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Silver Age US; later standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Reggie Mantle; Jughead Jones; Mitch Miller
First Line: What TV really needs, is a Munch Along with Jughead program!
Synopsis: The gang watches, and sings along to, "Sing Along With Mitch" on TV.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Bad Penny

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
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Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge; Mr. Lodge
Synopsis: Every time Mr. Lodge tries to spend some quality time with his daughter, Archie turns up and ruins everything. So Mr. Lodge tells Archie he's taking Veronica to New Orleans, then takes her somewhere else.
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In Issue: FlagArchie Comics Digest #11 published April 1975
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: In the splash panel, the sign "Edwards Furniture Store" is a reference to Joe Edwards, while the names of the stars on the marquee are all based on diseases: Ginger Vitas (Gingivitis), Sy Cozis (Psychosis), Gan Green (Gangrene).
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Billy Wins with Bendix

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Feature(s): Bendix
Synopsis: Billy wins all the races since he got a new bike with a Bendix transmission and brakes.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad in comic format for Bendix bicycle transmission and power brakes, with mail-in coupon for a free folder. The Bendix Corporation, Eclipse Machine Division, Elmira, N.Y. This ad is printed sideways to fill the whole page. In most other comics it is printed in regular format to fill a half-page.
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Ups 'n' Downs

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens, humorous
Character(s): Li'l Jinx; Hap Holliday
Synopsis: Jinx doesn't like it when the elevator makes a quick stop.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Champ Chump

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
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Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Reggie Mantle; Pop Tate; Moose Mason; Midge Klump
Synopsis: Reggie finds a way to distract Moose so he can ask Midge for a date.
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Pages: 1
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Private Fight

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
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Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Jughead Jones
Synopsis: To arouse Betty's curiosity, Archie and Jughead run past her saying a lot of weird and bizarre things. When she follows them, they handcuff her to a railing, where they've already handcuffed Veronica. It turns out the girls have been fighting and the boys have lured them there to force them to make up. But the girls turn Archie and Jughead's method against them.
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In Issue: FlagJughead with Archie Digest #63 published July 1984
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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Archie Giant Series Comics Have More of What You Buy a Comic Magazine For!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Feature(s): Archie Giant Series
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Promo for Archie Giant Series comics (also called Archie Quarter Comics) with mail-in coupon for individual issues. Available are Archie Annual #15, Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #25, Archie's Jokes #22, Archie's Christmas Stocking #20, Little Archie #28, Betty and Veronica Spectacular #21, The World of Jughead #24, and Betty and Veronica Summer Fun #23. Covers of some issues are depicted in monochrome color.
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You Can't Hide the Facts

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
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Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Josie; Melody; Pepper; Alexander Cabot III
Synopsis: Melody absent-mindedly wanders off wearing a skimpy chorus-girl outfit, and wherever she goes, the sight of her figure causes men to have terrible accidents. Alex, Josie and Pepper try to find Melody and cover her up before she wrecks the whole town.
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Pages: 5
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Archie Says: Nylon Means Strength

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): U. S. Royal Bike Tires
Character(s): Archie (cameo)
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Illustrated ad for U.S. Royal Bike Tires with head shot of Archie. U. S. Rubber Tire Co., Indianapolis, Ind.
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The "Popsicle Kids" Play It Safe!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Genres: childrens
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad in comic format for the "Popsicle" Safety Club. Coupon to become a member of the club requires three red "sicle" balls from wrappers plus 10 cents for handling.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? [as Archie Andrews]
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Archie Club News
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1.5
Disclose Notes: First page is a request from "Archie" for members to write in, telling about themselves. Second page has First Prize of $5.00 to John Brewer (Upland, Calif.) for article on a strange railroad incident involving Queen Victoria.
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Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Archie Club
Character(s): Archie (cameo)
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Promo for memberships to the Archie Club, with a mail-in coupon. Cost is 15 cents.
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Nothing Doing

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones; Veronica Lodge; Reggie Mantle
Synopsis: Archie and Jughead name a ladybug "Nothing," and when Archie loses it, he confuses Veronica by saying he's looking for Nothing.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
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Archie Says -- Get Lucky!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Archie Comics
Character(s): Archie Andrews
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover. Promo for subscriptions to various Archie titles with mail-in coupon. Ten issues for $1.00 with a premium of a Lucky Penny Horseshoe pocket piece.

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