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Issue: Wilbur Comics #79
Publication Date: July 1958
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Issues: #79 of 90 Issues
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: 04/15/1958
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 19 (5 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On sale date as listed in the Catalog of Copyright Entries, Periodicals, January-June 1958, page 172, registration number B710948.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Golden Age U.S.; standard Silver Age U.S.
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
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Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Laurie Lake; Wilbur Wilkin; Linda Moore
First Line: Can you name anything that we get from chemistry that we'd be better off without?
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Disclose Notes: This issue's cover was later redrawn for the cover of Wilbur #89.
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America's Greatest Ring Bargains

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First Line: Here they are! America's best-loved rings for...
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Disclose Notes: Inside front cover ad for rings at $1.74 each from Harem Company (the House of Rings), 30 Church Street, Dept. 1262, New York 7, New York.
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A Genuine Imitation

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Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Wilbur Wilkin; Linda Moore; Laurie Lake; Slats Morgan; Chick; the Lake's butler; Marilyn Monroe (mentioned)
First Line: Oh Wilburkins! ... honey ... sugar ... darling!
Synopsis: Linda imitates Laurie's voice over the telephone and invites several boys to a party at Laurie's house.
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The Open Road Is Yours!

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Letterer(s): typeset
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Character(s): two boys on bicycles
First Line: Let's explore it on U.S. Royal bike tires!
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Disclose Notes: Advertisement for bicycle tires from U.S. Rubber, Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Out of This World! The New Archie Annual No. 10

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Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Jughead Jones; Reggie Mantle
First Line: Get on our pre-publication list and receive...
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Pages: 1
Job Number: 104
Disclose Notes: Mail order advertisement to get on the pre-publication list to receive Archie Annual #10 and a 1959 Archie Pin-up calendar, both for 25 cents.
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Birds That Can't Fly

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Genres: nature
First Line: These giant birds lost the power of flight many years ago.
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Disclose Notes: Short paragraphs about birds that no longer fly: the African ostrich, the cassowary, the South American rhea and the kiwi.
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Hey Kids! Go Fast, Stop Fast

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First Line: The only bicycle gearshift you can shift...
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Disclose Notes: Mail order ad for a brochure about Bendix Power Brakes from Eclipse Machine Division, Dept. D, Bendix Aviation Corporation, Elmira, New York.
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A Big Laugh Every Time!

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First Line: Now for the first time ever, you can have a "bag of magic tricks" of your own.
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Disclose Notes: Mail order ad for practical jokes from Griffin Products, Dept. AC-5, P.O. Box 444, Great Neck, New York.
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A New Face

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Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Wilbur Wilkin; Slats Morgan; Bolo Brown; Laurie Lake; Mr. Dripwaite (mentioned)
First Line: School, Fooey!
Synopsis: Wilbur and Slats 'help' show the new kid (Bolo) around the school.
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With My Compliments

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Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Wilbur Wilkin; Laurie Lake; Red Wilson; Slats Morgan; Mr. Lake
First Line: Oh, Wilburkins! I brought a batch of my pictures for you!
Synopsis: After being on the receiving end of Slats' prank, Wilbur devises a way to get even.
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18 Hit Parade Record Songs $2.98

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First Line: The top stars of Radio, TV, Stage and Screen...
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Disclose Notes: Mail order advertisement for music records from Best Values Company, Dept. 25, 403 Market Street, Newark, New Jersey.
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Do Not Disturb

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Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Laurie Lake; Slats Morgan; Wilbur Wilkin
First Line: Humph! There goes the phone!
Synopsis: While reading a book, Laurie is interrupted by a phone call and the door bell ringing.
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Four-Footed Heritage

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Genres: historical, nature
Character(s): Hernando Cortez
First Line: The great western reaches of America was filled with buffalo, antelopes...
Synopsis: The story of how horses came to North America.
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100 Toy Soldiers $1.25

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First Line: Made of durable plastic, each on its own base...
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Disclose Notes: Mail order advertisement for toy soldier playset from Lucky Products, Dept. AC, Carle Place, Long Island, New York.
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20 Dresses for $3.50

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First Line: Assorted used dresses. Silk, wool, cotton, rayon...
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Disclose Notes: Mail order ad for used dresses from Ace Mail Order Company, Dept. AC-5, 196 Degraw Street, Brooklyn 31, New York.
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Fight to the Finish

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Wilbur Wilkin; Laurie Lake; Slats Morgan; Linda Moore
First Line: Hi Laurie! I rushed over as soon as...
Synopsis: Laurie forgot that she made two dates for the same evening and asks Wilbur to step aside.
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A Real Mobile Tank

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First Line: Imagine your thrill when you get inside this authentic replica of the mighty...
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Disclose Notes: Inside back cover mail order ad for a play tank from Honor House Products Corporation, Dept. CT-75, Lynbrook, New York.
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Amazing Precision Miniature Secret Camera

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First Line: Takes secret pictures! Easily carried in the palm of your hand.
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Disclose Notes: Inside back cover mail order ad for a camera from Honor House Products Corporation, Dept. CA-35, 35 Wilbur Street, Lynbrook, New York.
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Look Kids! Big Powerful Magic Magnifier

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Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Editor(s): ? (ad agency)
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Character(s): Betty; Jim; unnamed girl
First Line: This magnifier makes these ants look like elephants!
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Disclose Notes: Back cover advertisement for Cloverine Brand Salve with sequential panel art from Wilson Chemical Company, Dept. 140-11, Tyrone, Pennsylvania.

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