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Issue: Archie Comics Digest #247
Publication Date: November 2008
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Issues: #247 of 267 Issues (338 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagArchie Publications, Inc.
Brand: object(PgSql\Result)#3 (0) { }
Indicia Publisher: Archie Comic Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 09/15/2008
Volume: none
Pages: 92
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: 00912846850147
Price: $2.49 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 32 (16 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): ?
Disclose Notes: On-Sale date from Archie Comics Digest #246.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: Color
Dimensions: Digest size
Paper Stock: Cardstock cover; Newsprint interior
Binding: Perfect Bound
Publishing Format: Was Ongoing Series
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Fernando Ruiz (signed)
Inker(s): Jon D'Agostino (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper
First Line: I found a cheap way for us to get around on our date, Betty!
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Hubba Bubba
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for Hubba Bubba gum.
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A Date to Remember

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): George Gladir (credited)
Penciller(s): Fernando Ruiz (credited)
Inker(s): Jon D'Agostino (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman (credited)
Letterer(s): Jon D'Agostino (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper
Synopsis: Archie and Betty enter a contest in the local paper for the cheapest date.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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Sonic Chronicles

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Sega
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for a Sonic video game.
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Archie Collectors Sets

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
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Buckle Up

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Moose Mason; Jughead Jones; Reggie Mantle
Synopsis: Archie is holding his pants up, even though he is wearing a belt.
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In Content Item: FlagArchie & Friends Double Digest Magazine #32 [Direct Edition] published December 2013
as Buckle Up [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Four Wheels to Wickedness

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Frank Doyle
Penciller(s): Stan Goldberg
Inker(s): Jon D'Agostino
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman
Letterer(s): Bill Yoshida
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure, humorous, teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge; Betty Cooper; Jughead Jones; Reggie Mantle; Moose Mason; Dilton Doily; Midge Klump
Synopsis: After Archie starts teaching skateboarding at the local youth center, a mysterious masked bandit on a skateboard starts harassing people, and Archie is the prime suspect.
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From Content Item: FlagLife with Archie #177 published January 1977
was Four Wheels to Wickedness [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
Disclose Notes: The original index has this as 11 pages, it is only 10 pages here.

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Archie Comic Book Collectors Sets

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Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Listing of Archie back issues available.
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Archie Americana Series

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Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for the Archie Americana series.
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The New Assistant

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): George Gladir
Penciller(s): Stan Goldberg
Inker(s): Mike Esposito
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Bill Yoshida
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Mr. Weatherbee; Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper; Rita Sanchez
Synopsis: The new assistant principal has made a lot of changes but only Mr. Weatherbee can handle Archie.
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Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: Credits from the reprint in Archie Double Digest (Archie, 2011 series) #271, no credits listed in this digest.
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A Date in Doubt

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): John Albano
Penciller(s): Stan Goldberg
Inker(s): Bob Smith
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman
Letterer(s): Bill Yoshida
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Veronica Lodge; Betty Cooper; Archie Andrews; Reggie Mantle; Jughead Jones
Synopsis: When Reggie learns of an agreement between Betty and Veronica on turning down a date with Archie, he thinks he can use it to win a bet against Archie.
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Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: Credits from the reprint in Jughead and Archie Double Digest (Archie, 2014 series) #17.
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A Trial Smile

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge
Synopsis: A sign tells Archie a little smile never hurt anyone, but he finds out differently.
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Fernando Ruiz (signed)
Inker(s): Jon D'Agostino (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens
Feature(s): Little Archie
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Illustration used as the title page for the next section featuring Little Archie reprints.
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The Perfect Day

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Dexter Taylor
Penciller(s): Dexter Taylor
Inker(s): Dexter Taylor
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Dexter Taylor
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Little Archie
Character(s): Little Archie Andrews; Little Jughead Jones; Mr. Weatherbee; Miss Grundy
Synopsis: Little Archie resolves that he will get through an entire day at school without doing anything wrong. But Mr. Weatherbee and Miss Grundy are driven crazy waiting for him to make a mistake.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagLittle Archie Giant Comics #17 published December 1960
was The Perfect Day [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 8.75
Disclose Notes: Credits from the index of the original printing, no credits in this digest.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Dexter Taylor
Penciller(s): Dexter Taylor
Inker(s): Dexter Taylor
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Dexter Taylor
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Little Archie
Character(s): Little Archie Andrews; Ambrose Pipps
First Line: I'm shooting arrows all over the yard, Little Archie!
Synopsis: Ambrose takes up archery.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagLittle Archie Giant Comics #17 published December 1960
was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.25
Disclose Notes: Credits from the index of the original printing, no credits listed in this digest.
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The Letter

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Dexter Taylor ?
Penciller(s): Dexter Taylor
Inker(s): Dexter Taylor ?
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman
Letterer(s): Dexter Taylor
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens
Feature(s): Little Archie
Character(s): Little Archie Andrews; Coach Kleats; McGurk; Little Reggie Mantle; Little Veronica Lodge; Little Jughead Jones; Miss Grundy
Synopsis: Archie convinces Coach Kleats to put him into the football game.
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Pages: 4
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The Adventures of Little Archie

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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for two The Adventures of Little Archie collections.
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The Titanic

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Selina S.
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Archie News
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Reader submitted article on the Titanic.
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The Green Horn

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Pop Tate
Synopsis: Archie has a job with a lawn service.
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Pages: 6
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The Hideaway

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Chic Stone
Inker(s): Chic Stone
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Bill Yoshida
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Fred Andrews; Jughead Jones; Mary Andrews; Veronica Lodge; Betty Cooper
Synopsis: Archie doesn't want to see Jughead or Betty.
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Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: Credits from the reprint in Archie Double Digest (Archie, 2011 series) #272, no credits listed in this digest.
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Opting for Optimism!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Hal Smith
Penciller(s): Fernando Ruiz
Inker(s): Rudy Lapick
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Fred Andrews
Synopsis: Archie's dad went to the optometrist.
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From Content Item: FlagArchie #536 published July 2003
was Opting for Optimism! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Credits from the index of the original printing, no credits listed in this digest.
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Mind Games

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Fernando Ruiz
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Feature(s): Jughead
Character(s): Jughead Jones; Archie Andrews; Hot Dog; Nancy Woods; Veronica Lodge
Synopsis: Jughead can read Hot Dog's mind.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagArchie & Friends Double Digest Magazine #32 [Direct Edition] published December 2013
was Mind Games [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Credits from the index in Archie & Friends (Archie, 2011 series) #32.
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Archie One Year Subscriptions

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Subscription information.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Hey Guys!
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Pages: 1
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Just For Kicks

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): George Gladir
Penciller(s): Samm Schwartz
Inker(s): Samm Schwartz
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Samm Schwartz
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Reggie Mantle; Chuck Clayton; Coach Kleats; Andy
Synopsis: Archie, Reggie and Chuck stop a robbery with their soccer skills.
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Pages: 8
Disclose Notes: Credits confirmed with the credits in Archie Double Digest (Archie, 2011 series) #254.
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Archie Freshman Year

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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for the Archie Freshman Year storyline.
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The Record Setter

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Mike Pellowski
Penciller(s): Stan Goldberg
Inker(s): Bob Smith
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman
Letterer(s): Bill Yoshida
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones; Moose Mason; Coach Kleats; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge
Synopsis: Archie throws the javelin.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagJughead's Double Digest #44 [Direct Edition] published June 1997
was The Record Setter [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: Credits from the reprinting in Archie & Friends Double Digest (Archie, 2011 series) #32.
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Just Chute Me

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Mike Pellowski
Penciller(s): Henry Scarpelli
Inker(s): Jon D'Agostino
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Archie & Betty
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper; Mr. Weatherbee; Professor Flutesnoot; Miss Grundy
Synopsis: While on picnic, Archie and Betty see some sky-divers.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: Credits from the reprint in Archie Double Digest (Archie, 2011 series) #292, no credits listed in this digest.
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Archie One Year Subscriptions!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Subscription information for various Archie titles.
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Next Issue

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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for the next issue.
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Star Wars the Clone Wars Saga

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Star Wars; Cartoon Network
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for the Clone Wars cartoon on Cartoon Network.
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Dinosaurs at your command!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Sega; Nintendo DS
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Video game ad.

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