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Issue: Archie Giant Series Magazine #26
Publication Date: June 1964
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Issues: #26 of 332 Issues (502 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagArchie Publications, Inc.
Brand: Archie Giant SeriesView Brand Images
Indicia Publisher: Archie Comic Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 05/18/1964
Volume: none
Pages: 68
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.25 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 59 (1 story, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from 1964 Periodicals, Copyright Office, Library of Congress.
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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: perfect bound; later saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
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Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge
First Line: Don't use that phone, Betty
Synopsis: Veronica is afraid she'll miss a call from Archie.
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[untitled]

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Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge
First Line: My new hip hangers
Synopsis: Veronica disses Betty's new outfit.
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Hula Betty

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Genres: teen
Synopsis: Betty hulas while Veronica fumes.
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
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Genres: teen
First Line: I'm glad you like my form
Synopsis: While teaching Veronica bowling, Archie shows her some moves.
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Disclose Notes: This cartoon was suggested by reader Shelly Schrader.
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Genres: humorous, teen
First Line: Just drooling, thank you
Synopsis: Betty tortures herself in the fur coat section of a department store.
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Disclose Notes: Reader "Lorraine Lapick" from Yonkers, NY is credited with suggesting this pin-up. Lorraine Lapick is the daughter of Dan DeCarlo's inker Rudy Lapick.
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[untitled]

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Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
First Line: I can't go to the costume ball in this outfit
Synopsis: Mr. Lodge hits the ceiling (literally) in disapproval of his daughter's skimpy costume.
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Disclose Notes: "Pin-up suggested by Babs Kendall, 311 Lockwood Ave., New Rochelle, N.Y."
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[untitled]

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Genres: teen
First Line: To Archie, with love. Betty
Synopsis: Betty in slacks, sitting on the side of a set of brick steps.
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Sea Shore Scenery

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Genres: teen
Synopsis: Veronica poses by the water in a swimsuit and scarf.
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge
First Line: It's no fun
Synopsis: Veronica is disappointed in Betty's ability to keep a secret.
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
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Genres: humorous, teen
First Line: I don't have to count my calories for a while...
Synopsis: Betty doesn't have to worry about her weight because her bathroom scale is broken.
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Genres: teen
First Line: Banned in Boston
Synopsis: Veronica models a controversial swim suit for Betty.
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From Content Item: FlagArchie's Pals 'n' Gals #23 [U.S. Cover Price] published December 1962
was [untitled] [Cartoon on Interior Page(s)]
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
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Subject Matter
Genres: teen
First Line: Helping Archie with his homework
Synopsis: Betty brings some unusual study aids to the Andrews household.
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Disclose Notes: The idea was suggested by reader Eileen Fitzgerald.
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
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Genres: humorous, teen
First Line: No, Archie, it's getting very late
Synopsis: Archie has stayed too long at the Lodge home.
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Hooked a Redfish

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Genres: humorous, teen
Synopsis: While angling, Betty catches something unexpected.
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Archie Power

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Genres: teen
Character(s): Veronica Lodge; Archie Andrews
Synopsis: Archie gives Veronica a tow.
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge
First Line: Did you get Bobby Barren's autograph
Synopsis: Betty and Veronica discuss the latest teen idol concert.
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Holiday on the Riviera

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Genres: teen
Synopsis: A picture postcard of Veronica posing on the beaches of the Riviera.
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In Content Item: FlagArchie Giant Series Magazine #23 published September 1963
as Holiday on the Riviera [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
First Line: The next best thing
Synopsis: Betty can't afford the Riviera like Veronica can, so she improvises.
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[untitled]

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Genres: teen
First Line: Skiing is such fun
Synopsis: Veronica is exhilarated by her ski trip, while Archie is content with the view.
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Disclose Notes: Pinup suggested by: Dan Dumont (a composite name of Dan DeCarlo and his wife Josie Dumont).
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[untitled]

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Genres: teen
Character(s): ;
First Line: Just out for a stroll
Synopsis: Betty just "happens" to drop by Archie's house - - in the middle of a heavy snowstorm.
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Disclose Notes: Archie is holding a copy of "Josie Comics". "Winter fashions suggested by Babs Kendall, New Rochelle, N.Y. "
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
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Genres: teen
First Line: I don't mind kissing Reggie
Synopsis: Veronica outlines her dating standards.
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From Content Item: FlagArchie's Pals 'n' Gals #23 [U.S. Cover Price] published December 1962
was [untitled] [Cartoon on Interior Page(s)]
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
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Genres: teen
First Line: I'd love to tell you all about the latest gossip Ronnie...
Synopsis: Betty's reluctant to pass along the latest gossip.
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Traveling With Your Dog

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Genres: non-fiction
Synopsis: Safety tips for taking the family dog along on trips.
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Pages: 0.75
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[untitled]

Statement of Ownership  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 0.25
Disclose Notes: Filed October 1, 1963; Listed owners Archie Comics Publications Inc., John L. Goldwater, Louis Silberkleit, Maurice Coyne, all of 241 Church Street, New York, 13, NY; Publisher Louis Silberkleit; Editor John L. Goldwater; Managing editor Richard H. Goldwater; Paid circulation, 12 month avg: 246,857
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Cowgirl Betty

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Character(s): Betty Cooper
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Pages: 1
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Veronica's Coloring Page

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
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Character(s): Veronica Lodge
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The Good Sport

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
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Genres: teen
First Line: Betty doesn't mind
Synopsis: Once again Archie has underestimated Betty's capacity for jealousy.
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From Content Item: FlagArchie's Pals 'n' Gals #23 [U.S. Cover Price] published December 1962
was The Good Sport [Cartoon on Interior Page(s)]
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
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Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge
First Line: I had to slap Archie
Synopsis: Archie displays uncouth behavior at the theater.
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Vacation in Paris

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Genres: teen
Synopsis: Veronica sends Betty a picture from Paris, but the picture is mostly of Veronica, with the Eiffel Tower a speck in the background.
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
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Genres: teen
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Archie Andrews
First Line: Gee, Betty, thanks for helping me
Synopsis: Archie gets Betty to help him pay tribute to Veronica.
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Girl Overboard

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Genres: teen
Synopsis: Betty's motor scooter suddenly becomes a lot lighter.
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Show Stop

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
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Genres: teen
First Line: C'mon, get back to work, you guys...
Synopsis: The boys are painting a backdrop for a fashion show when they are distracted by Veronica in a bathing suit.
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Marcie Blaine - - Cute and Talented "Bobby's Girl"

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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: biography
Synopsis: Biography of pop singer Marcie Blaine.
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Wrong Number

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Genres: teen
Synopsis: Betty is dragged out of her bath by a ringing phone.
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In Content Item: FlagArchie's Pals 'n' Gals #23 [U.S. Cover Price] published December 1962
as Wrong Number [Cartoon on Interior Page(s)]
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[untitled]

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Genres: teen
First Line: Look at what you're missing
Synopsis: Despite not being able to ski, Archie is making out just fine.
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[untitled]

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Genres: humorous, informational, teen
First Line: Oh, I'm not doing anything right now, Ronnie. Just reading a book on how to relax!
Synopsis: Betty does every form of teen-age relaxation (television, records, the telephone, junk food) at once while reading a book on how to relax.
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Disclose Notes: "Betty's Pin-Up suggested by Gail Friedman, East Lansing, Mich."
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Ho Ho Ho

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
First Line: Oh, I forgot to tell you...Archie just stepped out for a coke!
Synopsis: Veronica ends up kissing the wrong Santa.
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Preppy Girls

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge
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Betty and Veronica Do the Twist

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Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge
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[untitled]

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Genres: humorous, teen
First Line: I’m flattered that you asked me to pose for you, Archie…
Synopsis: Archie gets Betty to pose for him in the broiling sun so he can use her as a model to paint a portrait of Veronica.
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Disclose Notes: Pin-up page suggested by Barbara Willis, White Plains, N.Y.
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Team Distraction

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Genres: teen
Character(s): unnamed members of the Riverdale football team
First Line: Maybe if we dressed the cheerleaders like Eskimos we might win a game!
Synopsis: The football team can't concentrate on the plays when Veronica is on the field in her cheerleader uniform.
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Disclose Notes: The gag for this page was submitted by reader Billy Sutherland.
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Sweet and Sour

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Genres: humorous
Character(s): Li'l Jinx; Charley Hawse
Synopsis: Charley's enmity towards Jinx has its advantages.
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Chiseler

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Genres: humorous, teen
First Line: Now, smile!
Synopsis: Betty poses for Jughead and he requires that she not move. Trouble is, he's sculpting her in stone.
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Costume Party

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
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Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Archie Andrews
Synopsis: Betty has a way to keep Archie with her at the costume party.
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[untitled]

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Genres: teen
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge
First Line: This is my favorite hole
Synopsis: Betty and Veronica go golfing.
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[untitled]

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Genres: teen
First Line: Ronnie, it’s no fun telling Ginger a secret…
Synopsis: Betty doesn't like sharing with Ginger.
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Disclose Notes: The gag for this page was submitted by reader Jane Startz.
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Veronica's Coloring Page

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Character(s): Veronica Lodge
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
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Genres: teen
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Archie Andrews; Reggie Mantle
First Line: Veronica told me to dress warm
Synopsis: Veronica outmaneuvers Betty at the skating pond.
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Disclose Notes: Dan DeCarlo draws himself among the men admiring Veronica's skating costume.
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[untitled]

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Genres: teen
First Line: One picture
Synopsis: Archie tries to claim he doesn't show favoritism to Veronica.
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Buddy Breathing

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Genres: teen
Synopsis: While diving, Betty decides to give Archie "the kiss of life", whether he needs it or not.
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
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Genres: teen
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge
First Line: Betty, you're not being practical
Synopsis: Veronica gives Betty some advice.
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Bathing Beauty

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Genres: teen
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Hello, Sailor

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Genres: teen
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
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Genres: teen
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge
First Line: I'm mad at Archie
Synopsis: Veronica is mad at Archie for not waiting for her long enough.
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The Flappers

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Genres: informational
Synopsis: Betty and Veronica dress in twenties era fashions.
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Waylaid

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Genres: teen
First Line: Archie!! I thought I sent you to buy some ice cream!!
Synopsis: On the way back to Veronica with some ice cream, Archie gets distracted.
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[untitled]

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Genres: teen
Feature(s): Monster Pin Up Page
Character(s): Veronica Lodge; unnamed werewolf; Betty Cooper; Archie Andrews; Mary Andrews
First Line: Archie, how clever of you
Synopsis: Veronica doesn't realize that the werewolf she's dancing with isn't Archie.
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Golf Shot

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Genres: informational
Synopsis: Betty poses in a blouse and shorts decorated in golf ball and golf club prints.
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[untitled]

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Genres: teen
Feature(s): Party Pin Up Page
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Jughead Jones
First Line: Come as you are when invited
Synopsis: Archie and Betty come as they were, to Veronica's regret.
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