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Genres: humorous

Feature(s): Wilbur

Character(s): Miss Gargle; Wilbur Wilkin; Linda Moore; Laurie Lake; Red Wilson; Slats Morgan

First Line: Class! What are some of the most tragic days in human history?

Synopsis: The class suggests tragic days.

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Given Given Given

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Feature(s): Cloverine Brand Salve; Wilson Chemical Company

First Line: Candid cameras with carrying case...

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Notes: Inside front cover ad to recruit people to sell Cloverine Brand Salve from Wilson Chemical Company, Dept. AC-140, Tyrone, Pennsylvania.

Say It With Flowers

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Genres: humorous

Feature(s): Wilbur

Character(s): Wilbur Wilkin; Linda Moore; Laurie Lake; Red Wilson; Slats Morgan; Rock Hudson (mentioned); policeman

First Line: I've waited long enough!

Synopsis: Wilbur and Slats forgot their movie date with Linda and Laurie but Red has a plan to smooth things over.

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Notes: Story listed on cover.

Super-Sonic Simmons Gets His Track Team Jet Propelled

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Genres: sports, teen

Feature(s): Red Ball Jets; Super-Sonic Simmons

Character(s): Super-Sonic Simmons; three boys from Central track team

First Line: Boy! This sure isn't the kind of track team I used to see around Central.

Synopsis: Coach Simmons discovers that the team does poorly and has them get Red Ball Jets sneakers.

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How About a Date?

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Genres: humorous, teen

Feature(s): Linda

Character(s): Linda Moore; Laurie Lake (mentioned); Red Wilson; Wilbur Wilkin (on telephone)

First Line: You mean Laurie actually turned Wilbur down...

Synopsis: Linda says yes to a date with Wilbur after Laurie turned him down.

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Dollars and Sense

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Genres: humorous

Feature(s): Laurie

Character(s): Laurie Lake; Mr. lake

First Line: Let me see... bobby pins, fifty cents...

Synopsis: Laurie figures out that she needs a bigger allowance.

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Notes: Story listed on cover.

Dreams

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Genres: humorous, teen

Feature(s): Wilbur

Character(s): Wilbur Wilkin; Linda Moore; Laurie Lake; Red Wilson; Slats Morgan; soda jerk

First Line: Did you ever stop to think what you'd like to be...

Synopsis: Wilbur asks his friends about what careers they would like to have.

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Sign Language

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Genres: humorous, teen

Feature(s): Wilbur

Character(s): Wilbur Wilkin; Laurie Lake; Red Wilson

First Line: I thought you and Laurie were going steady, Wilbur!

Synopsis: Red helps Wilbur with poetry to impress Laurie.

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Very Impressive

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Genres: humorous, teen

Feature(s): Laurie

Character(s): Laurie Lake; Wilbur Wilkin; Linda Moore

First Line: Wait'll the girls at the party see this outfit...

Synopsis: Laurie has a new outfit for the party.

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Memories-- Memories--

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Genres: humorous, teen

Feature(s): Linda

Character(s): Linda Moore; Mr. Moore; Laurie Lake (on telephone); Pamela (on telephone)

First Line: Now, let me see if I've got it, Laurie!

Synopsis: Mr. Moore thinks his daughter is very smart for memorizing messages.

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Notes: Archie Comics editor Harry Shorten is mentioned in last panel as 'Shorten'.

When Split Seconds Count

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Genres: sports

Feature(s): U.S. Keds; United States Rubber Company

Character(s): Frank Leahy

First Line: You can run 14 feet in half a second

Synopsis: Notre Dame coach Frank Leahy gives advice on athletic shoes.

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Notes: Advertisement for U.S. Keds athletic shoes.

Let Me Know

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Genres: humorous, teen

Feature(s): Laurie

Character(s): Laurie Lake; Slats Morgan; Pamela; Linda Moore (mentioned)

First Line: Come on! The boys are over at Linda's house!

Synopsis: Laurie suspects that Pamela is keeping a secret.

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Notes: Titles of six Archie comics are shown in the background.

School Home Work

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Feature(s): Scripto Pens and Pencils

First Line: You can pay more - but why?

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Notes: Advertisement for Scripto pens and pencils from Scripto, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia.

Fun Page

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Feature(s): Fun Page

First Line: Start with 'A' and spell out...

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Pages: 0.25

Notes: A word game and a maze.

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Penciller(s): Al Capp ?

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Genres: humorous

Feature(s): Fearless Fosdick; Wildroot Cream Oil

Character(s): Fearless Fosdick; Prudence Pimpleton

First Line: Are you hurt Fosdick?

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Pages: 0.25

Notes: Sequential comic strip.

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Writer(s): Bill Woggon

Penciller(s): Bill Woggon (signed)

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Genres: humorous, informational

Feature(s): Katy Keene

Character(s): Katy Keene; Randy Van Ronson; K.O. Kelly

First Line: Oh hello, K.O! Fishing? I'd love to go!

Synopsis: Both Randy and K.O. ask Katy to go fishing on their boats.

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Notes: Credits are given for fashions, poses and designs by Barbara Novak, Joan Donofrio, Sandra Rogers, Connie Sue Rhodes, Bob and Joe Flores, Joni Julie, Johannah Zurla, Darla Stevens, Kathy Csuti, and Nelson (Madman) Bridwell.

Katy Fashions in Fish Motif

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Writer(s): Bill Woggon

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Genres: informational

Feature(s): Katy Keene Fashions

Character(s): Katy Keene

First Line: You can send for this pin-up of Katy...

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Notes: Outfit designs by Carolyn Bratton, Janette Dorris, Nancy Lee Holmes, Sandra Irvine, Lorraine Janas, Mrs. Hilda R. Jones, Toby Kabakoff, Leslie Lloyd, Mary Melaniecraft, Carol Nelson, Martha Olevnik, Beaulah Truax Jr. and Sally Whitesides (2 designs).

Katy Fish Pin-Up Jokes

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Writer(s): Bill Woggon

Penciller(s): Bill Woggon (signed)

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Genres: humorous, informational

Feature(s): Katy Keene

Character(s): Katy Keene; Sis Keene; Gloria Grandbilt

First Line: Gosh! I hope it's th' season for pedal pushers...

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Notes: Four cartoons. Credits given to Genny Sue Barnes, Mary Alice Kennedy, Linda McCullar, Sharon Lee Russell and Louise Tennant.

Boys - Girls! Win a Bike

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Feature(s): U.S. Royal Bicycle Tires; United States Rubber Company

First Line: Enter the U.S. Royal Plane Spotter Contest

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Notes: Contest to win a bicycle for identifying military aircraft. Contest ended June 1, 1955.

Just Plain Talk

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Genres: humorous, teen

Feature(s): Slats

Character(s): Slats Morgan; Wilbur Wilkin; Pamela

First Line: Sigh

Synopsis: Slats was turned down for a date with Pamela.

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It's a Woman's World

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Genres: humorous, teen

Feature(s): Wilbur

Character(s): Wilbur Wilkin; Slats Morgan

First Line: Stop that, Slats!

Synopsis: Wilbur scolds Slats for focusing on women instead of studying.

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The Big Move

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Genres: humorous, teen

Feature(s): Wilbur

Character(s): Wilbur Wilkin; Linda Moore; Laurie Lake; Red Wilson; Slats Morgan; Mr. Dripwaite

First Line: My dreams came true! I have Wilbur all to myself!

Synopsis: Linda is so excited by the news that Laurie is moving away, and she will have Wilbur all to herself.

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Notes: Wilbur's hometown of Westfield is noted as the town next to Riverdale.

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Genres: humorous, teen

Feature(s): Funny Side Up!

Character(s): Wilbur Wilkin; Linda Moore; Laurie Lake; Mr. Lake; Red Wilson; Pamela; doctor; Jerry (mentioned)

First Line: Wilbur stop!

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Notes: Six cartoons.

Friendship

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Genres: humorous, teen

Feature(s): Linda

Character(s): Linda Moore; Laurie Lake; Pamela

First Line: How did you enjoy the school's snow ball last night?

Synopsis: Linda and Pamela are discussing the school dance and how much they resented Laurie's behavior.

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Archie Annual No. 7

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Feature(s): Archie

Character(s): Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge

First Line: Send in for my new Archie Annual #7...

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Notes: Mail order advertisement to get on the pre-publication list to receive Archie Annual #7 and a 1956 Archie Pin-up calendar, both for 25 cents.

You Name It!

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Genres: humorous, teen

Feature(s): Laurie

Character(s): Laurie Lake; Wilbur Wilkin; Kenny; Toddy; policeman

First Line: Now, now, Kenny!!

Synopsis: Laurie congratulates a father who is taking his baby son for a ride in a carriage.

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The Long and the Short of It

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Genres: humorous, teen

Feature(s): Wilbur

Character(s): Wilbur; Mr. Dripwaite

First Line: The school newspaper sent me down to interview you, Mr. Dripwaite!

Synopsis: Wilbur interviews Dripwaite, who bombards him with polysyllabic profundity.

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Feature(s): Fun Page

First Line: What's this?

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Notes: Picture and word puzzles, a maze and a corny joke.

Archie Comics Are Good Comics

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Feature(s): Archie

Character(s): Jughead Jones; parent; teacher; pupil

First Line: Look for the Archie's Series emblem on a Code approved comic!

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Notes: A promotional ad for the Comics Code Authority and Archie Series Comics. Listed are ten 10 cent titles and seven 25 cent titles.

Equal Partners

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Genres: humorous, teen

Feature(s): Wilbur

Character(s): Wilbur Wilkin; Mr. Wilkin

First Line: Yipee! Which one? What kind??

Synopsis: Wilbur's dad is thinking of buying a new car.

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New Amazing Values for You!

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Feature(s): Better values Company

First Line: If you are fussy about your manicures...

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Notes: Inside back cover advertisement from Better Values Company, Dept. 618, 318 Market Street, Newark, New Jersey.

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Feature(s): Baby Ruth Candy; Curtiss Candy Company

Character(s): Gerald (giraffe)

First Line: Gerald's big ears are almost like wings

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Notes: Back cover advertisement for Baby Ruth candy bar from Curtiss Candy Company.