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Issue: Archie's Pal Jughead #55
Publication Date: September 1959
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Issues: #55 of 125 Issues (130 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: 06/19/1959
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 12 (9 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from copyright registration.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Golden Age US, then Silver Age US
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Jughead Jones; Reggie Mantle
First Line: No, Reggie! It's not deep enough for diving!
Synopsis: Reggie makes assumptions on the diving safety of the stretch of water Jughead is in.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Pencils and inks previously credited to Bill Vigoda, but they match Lucey's other covers of the period.
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Skeet and Simple

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Jughead Jones; Hiram Lodge; Veronica Lodge; Archie Andrews
First Line: You're going skeet shooting with Veronica and her dad?
Synopsis: Mr. Lodge makes the mistake of inviting Jughead along to shoot skeet.
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In Content Item: FlagJughead with Archie Digest #13 published March 1976
as Skeet and Simple [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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Scout's Horror!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Jughead Jones; Souphead Jones
First Line: Souphead, did you write this on your Boy Scout manual?
Synopsis: Souphead has a little trouble with spelling when writing in his Boy Scout manual.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Inks previously credited to Joe Edwards, but they match Moore's distinct style.
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Connie Francis

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: biography
Feature(s): Betty Presents the Recording Star of the Month
First Line: Born on December 12th, 1938 in Newark, New Jersey, Constance Franconero (Connie Francis)...
Synopsis: Biography of singer Connie Francis.
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Pages: 1
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Basket Ball Caught

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Jughead Jones; Mr. Weatherbee; Archie Andrews; Professor Flutesnoot
First Line: Jug, did you enter the essay contest on the sport you like the most?
Synopsis: When Jughead scoffs at Mr. Weatherbee's boasts about his prowess at basketball, the Principal challenges him to an exhibition.
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In Content Item: FlagLaugh Comics Digest #3 published March 1976
as Basket Ball Caught [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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Top Value in Comics!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones; Veronica Lodge; Betty Cooper
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for Archie Annual (Archie, 1950 series) #11.
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The Scientist

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Mr. Weatherbee; Jughead Jones
First Line: Jug, if my calculations are correct, it looks like our financial troubles are over!
Synopsis: Mr. Weatherbee is curious as to what Archie is brewing in the chem lab.
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Pages: 1
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Surplus Loss

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Jughead Jones; Reggie Mantle; Archie Andrews
First Line: Golly! These surplus stores have everything!
Synopsis: Jughead, Archie and Reggie all speculate on items they find at a surplus bargain store. But only Jughead is able to turn a profit.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
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Nailed Down!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens, humorous
Character(s): Li'l Jinx Holliday; Hap Holliday
First Line: Why the water works, Li'l Jinx?
Synopsis: Greg steps on a nail and Jinx is very upset about it.
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Pages: 1
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Information Please

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Moose Mason
First Line: Young man! (Puff! Puff!) One moment please!
Synopsis: A stranger asks Moose for directions.
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Pages: 0.5
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Sense of Rumor

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Midge Klump; Moose Mason
First Line: Yoo hoo! Midge! Hold up for a minute!
Synopsis: Betty wants to hear the latest news on Veronica, even if it isn't true.
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Pages: 0.5
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Rocket Racket

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Jughead Jones; Dilton Doiley; Souphead Jones; Professor Flutesnoot
First Line: Dilton, your experiment will make mouse history!
Synopsis: Dilton leaves an experimental lab mouse at Jughead's house. Then Souphead uses the mouse to man his toy rocket.
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In Content Item: FlagArchie Comics Digest #17 published April 1976
as Rocket Racket [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6

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