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Issue: Archie Giant Series Magazine #153
Publication Date: June 1968
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Issues: #153 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: 03/26/1968
Volume: none
Pages: 68
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.25 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 34 (10 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from 1968 Periodicals, page 28, Copyright Office, Library of Congress, registration number B449872. Copyright © Close-Up, Inc.
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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]

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Genres: humorous, teen
First Line: Well, Archie, now that you've practiced decorating Veronica for the party, you should do a real groovy job on me!
Synopsis: Archie practices psychedelic body painting on Veronica.
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Stop Short Nails!

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Inker(s): ? (illustrations); ? (photographs)
Letterer(s): typeset
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Genres: informational
First Line: Build them up - in minutes - into long, beautiful nails
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Disclose Notes: Inside front cover mail order ad for Magic Nail Formula #77 from Charles of Fifth Avenue, Inc., Mail Order Dept. AR-1, Box 98, Cedarhurst, New York.
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A "Lodge Original"

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Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): man in a mailbox; barefoot hippie
First Line: Oh, my goodness, Betty darling! I'm so sorry!
Synopsis: When the insinuation that the pranks Veronica pulls on Betty to keep her away from Archie are becoming stale and repetitive, Veronica takes it as a challenge.
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[untitled]

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Genres: humorous, sports, teen
Character(s): caddy master
First Line: We just sent Archie out to caddy
Synopsis: Veronica waits for Archie's return from caddying for her father.
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Here's a Whole Treasure Chest of Fun

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First Line: Throw your voice into trunks, behind doors...
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Disclose Notes: Mail order ad for novelties and practical jokes from Honor House Products Corp., Dept. 185GK37, Lynbrook, New York 11563.
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TV or Not TV

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Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): television producer; television studio workers
First Line: That face! That hair! That figure!
Synopsis: Veronica sets Betty up to star in a fake television commercial as an elaborate prank to humiliate her.
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Write This Way

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First Line: for the brand new "Archie Groovy Stationery Kit"
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Disclose Notes: Mail order ad for Archie Groovy Stationery c/o Archie Comics, 1116 First Avenue, New York, New York 10021.
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Hidden Meanings

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Genres: childrens, humorous
First Line: Humph! It's not here!
Synopsis: Jinx can't find her dictionary.
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In Issue: FlagJughead with Archie Digest #67 [U.S. Cover Price] published March 1985
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The Non-Believers

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Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Madame Zorbra;
First Line: I see you at a dance with a young...
Synopsis: Veronica scoffs at a fortune teller's prediction that Archie will be escorting Betty to the dance and not her.
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100 Little Dolls All For $1.00

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Genres: childrens
First Line: Don't shake your head in disbelief!
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Disclose Notes: Mail order ad for dolls from The 100 Doll Company, Dept. 561, 285 Market Street, P.O. Box 90, Newark, New Jersey.
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Short Cut to Beauty

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Genres: informational
First Line: Short cut hair is "in" this year.
Synopsis: Article on how short hair is now fashionable for women.
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[untitled]

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Disclose Notes: Filed October 1, 1967; Listed owners Archie Comics Publications Inc, Louis H. Silberkleit, John L. Goldwater, Maurice Coyne, all of 1116 First Avenue, New York, NY, 10021; Publisher Louis H. Silberkleit; Editor John L. Goldwater; Managing Editor Richard H. Goldwater; Total paid circulation, 12 month average: 248,421; Single issue nearest to filing date: 279,400.
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Achievement Award

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Genres: humorous, teen
First Line: I can get the money for the movie, Ronnie!
Synopsis: Inspired by Betty's example, Mr. Lodge decides to make Veronica do household chores to earn her money.
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Free Star Photos!

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Writer(s): ? [as Jeri Lawrence]
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First Line: Hi! I'm Jeri Lawrence- Jeri of Hollywood!
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Disclose Notes: Mail order ad offering celebrity photos from Jeri of Hollywood, Dept. E-78, 7551 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, California 90046.
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A Glamorous Gown for Your "Teen" Doll

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First Line: She'll be the most glamorous and popular doll at the...
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Disclose Notes: Mail order ad for a gown for your teen doll (Barbie mentioned) from Dolly Darling, Dept. A-1, Box 3206, Norland Station, Miami, Florida 33169.
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[untitled]

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First Line: It's just like I waved a magic wand!
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Disclose Notes: Eight general interest letters from readers, with only initials used. Write your letters to Dear Betty 'n' Veronica c/o Archie Comics, 1116 First Avenue, New York, New York 10021.
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[untitled]

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Genres: humorous, teen
First Line: Oh, Archie! This is the most beautiful view I've ever seen!
Synopsis: Archie takes Betty to see a majestic view of the ocean to gauge her reaction, in order to see if it would be good to take Veronica there.
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Dig This Crazy Offer!

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Feature(s): Archie's Pals 'n' Gals
First Line: We'll send you a free copy of Archie's Pals 'n' Gals...
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Disclose Notes: Subscription ad for Archie's Pals 'n' Gals (Archie, 1952 series) offering a free bonus issue, 5 for the price of 4.
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Sunny Trip

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Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): jet pilot; jet co-pilot
First Line: I guess we'll have to cancel the beach bit today, Ronnie!
Synopsis: When rain washes out their beach date, Veronica puts Archie on her father's private jet and flies them to a beach that isn't soggy.
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Free 50 4x5 Photos of Your Favorite Stars

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Character(s): Hayley Mills (photograph); Richard Chamberlain (photograph)
First Line: An introductory offer to introduce you to the fabulous...
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Disclose Notes: Mail order ad offering celebrity photos from Studio Photo Library, Dept. 47, 285 Market Street, Newark, New Jersey 07101.
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66 Piece Electric Slot Race Set

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Genres: science and technology
First Line: What fun to have your own slot racing right in your own home.
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Disclose Notes: Mail order ad for a $4.95 slot car racing set from Honor House Products Corp., Dept. 185RA37, Lynbrook, New York 11563.
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The Celebrity

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Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Chad Nero; hotel front desk clerk; contest winner; restaurant manager
First Line: I have all the autographs of the Donkeys, the Bed Bugs, and...
Synopsis: Tired of Veronica's bragging, Betty claims to know a famous teen idol. Then Veronica calls her bluff.
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In Issue: FlagJughead with Archie Digest #67 [U.S. Cover Price] published March 1985
In Content Item: FlagBetty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #18 published April 1990
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6 Hairpieces-in-One!

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Genres: informational
First Line: Instant glamour. The "IN" Hairpiece for endless styles...
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Disclose Notes: Mail order ad for a hairpiece made from 100% beautiful Dynel from Go Go Tail, Dept. AW18, Box 484, East Orange, New Jersey 07017. Only $1.00 plus 25 cents handling and sending a hair sample.
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Polaris Nuclear Sub

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Genres: childrens, military
Character(s): 4 really small people
First Line: How proud you will be as commander of your own Polaris sub...
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Disclose Notes: Mail order ad for a $6.98 Polaris nuclear submarine from Honor House Products Corp., Dept. 185PS37, Lynbrook, New York 11563.
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Goodbye Ol' Paint...

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Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Oliver (bowling alley manager)
First Line: Betty, darling! Will you be seeing Archie today?
Synopsis: Veronica sabotages Betty's date with Archie by using a sabotaged can of paint. So Jughead decides to sabotage Veronica's plans to replace Betty.
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Curiosity

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Genres: humorous, teen
First Line: Heads up! Hot stuff coming through!
Synopsis: Veronica behaves just as Jughead predicted, so she vows to show that the others can be just as predictable as she.
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Disclose Notes: A page of advertising is placed between story pages 2 and 3.
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It's the Longest Hip Huggin Hairdos

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Genres: informational
First Line: Be swingingly different with this beautiful Dynel fall that...
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Disclose Notes: Mail order ad for a glamour fall made from beautiful Dynel from M. D. Industries (aka Go Go Tail), Dept. AW-18, Box 348, East Orange, New Jersey 07017. Only $1.95 plus 25 cents handling. Ad appears between pages 2 and 3 (top half) of the previous sequence.
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Reward $11,750.00

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First Line: Stop spending valuable coins worth hundreds of dollars.
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Disclose Notes: Mail order ad for the 1968 coin buying catalogue from Best Values Company, Dept. B-855, 285 Market Street, Newark, New Jersey. Ad appears between pages 2 and 3 of the 'Curiosity' story sequence.
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Surprise

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Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Josie Jones
First Line: It's like a play and this is the script!
Synopsis: Veronica scripts her "surprise" birthday party and expects everyone to follow the script.
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In Issue: FlagJughead with Archie Digest #67 [U.S. Cover Price] published March 1985
In Content Item: FlagBetty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #18 published April 1990
as Surprise [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagArchie 1000 Page Comics Jamboree #[nn] published January 2013
as Surprise [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: A page of advertising is placed between story pages 3 and 4.
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Pretty Shifty

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Genres: humorous, teen
First Line: Grrr! Wait 'til I get my hands on Archie!
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Disclose Notes: Comics style ad for a Bendix bicycle gear shifter with Archie characters. Appears between pages 3 and 4 (top half) of the previous sequence.
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239 Stamps Yours for Only 25¢

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First Line: What a tremendous bargain! You get every one of the...
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Disclose Notes: Mail order ad for an offering of stamps from Zenith Company, Dept. PA-16, 81 Willoughby Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201. Ad appears between pages 3 and 4 of the 'Surprise' story sequence.
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Girls! A Fabulous Figure the 6 Second Way!

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Character(s): unnamed female model (photographs); Victor F. Obeck (physical educator); Isadore Rossman (medical director)
First Line: It is almost like a miracle. You can actually lose flab...
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Disclose Notes: Mail order ad for the book Isometrics - The Static Way to Physical Fitness from Bond Book Company, Dept. A-20304, 43 West 61st Street, New York, New York 10023.
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If You Missed This Get This

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First Line: Did you know that high school graduates earn (on the average) $80,000 more over...
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Disclose Notes: Inside back cover mail order ad for a free High School Success Kit from International Correspondence Schools, Dept. C7240A, Scranton, Pennsylvania 18515.
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Do You Need Extra Money?

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First Line: $100.00 is yours for selling only 100 boxes of our new...
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Disclose Notes: Back cover recruitment ad from Cheerful Card Company, Dept. S-10, 20 Bank Street, White Plains, New York 10606.

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