Archie's Double Digest Magazine #166 [Direct Edition]
(February 2006)

Archie, 1984 Series
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Pages
196
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Archie Comic Publications Inc.
Brand
The Archie Digest Library
Barcode
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Editing
Nelson Ribeiro (credited) (editor); Victor Gorelick (credited) (editor); Richard H. Goldwater (editor-in-chief)

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents)

Archie / cover / 1 page (report information)

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Stan Goldberg (signed)
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Jon D'Agostino (signed)
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First Line of Dialogue or Text
Looks like the school budget has been cut again!
Genre
teen
Characters
Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones; Svenson

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 1)

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Sweet like cherries...

Pigskin Problems (Table of Contents: 2)

Archie / comic story / 6 pages (report information)

Script
Michael Pellowski (credited as Mike Pellowski)
Pencils
Pat Kennedy (credited)
Inks
Bob Smith (credited)
Colors
Barry Grossman (credited)
Letters
Vickie Williams (credited)

Genre
teen
Characters
Archie Andrews; Moose Mason; Veronica Lodge; Midge Klump; Joe Nevada
Synopsis
Wanting to get the boys away from football for a day, Veronica and Midge take them to a cabin in the woods but they run into former pro quarterback Joe Nevada.
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Keywords
football

Indexer Notes

Joe Nevada is a parody of Joe Namath.

Live and Learn (Table of Contents: 3)

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Archie Andrews; Fred Andrews
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Fred can't help Archie with his homework.
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Indexer Notes

Panels 4 and 5 have their text altered from the original printing.

Extra Credit (Table of Contents: 4)

Archie / activity / 1 page (report information)

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Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge
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Indexer Notes

Unscramble the code to discover what Archie said when Veronica loaned him her credit card.

Who's That Girl? (Table of Contents: 5)

Archie / comic story / 5 pages (report information)

Script
Michael Pellowski
Pencils
Stan Goldberg
Inks
John Lowe
Colors
Barry Grossman
Letters
Bill Yoshida

Genre
teen
Characters
Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper; Jughead Jones; Melissa Douglas; Dilton Doiley
Synopsis
A new girl shows up in town who knows Archie but Archie doesn't remember her at all.
Reprints
  • US from Archie (Archie, 1959 series) #433 (March 1995) [Credits for the original story are Hal Smith for the script (not Mike Pellowski) and Henry Scarpelli for the inks rather than John Lowe.]

Indexer Notes

Credits from the printing in Archie's Super Comics Digest (Sterling Publishing Co., 2012 series) #2, no credits listed in this digest.

[The Darkest Faerie] (Table of Contents: 6)

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Fair Shake (Table of Contents: 7)

Archie / comic story / 6 pages (report information)

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Frank Doyle
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Harry Lucey
Inks
Vincent DeCarlo
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Vincent DeCarlo

Genre
teen
Characters
Mr. Weatherbee; Miss Grundy; Archie Andrews; Reggie Mantle; Jughead Jones
Synopsis
Mr. Weatherbee asks asks Archie to bring him a soda from the cafeteria.
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[New Triple Threat] (Table of Contents: 8)

Bubble Tape / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

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Add for Bubble Tape candy.

Bag Lunch (Table of Contents: 9)

Archie's Mom / activity / 1 page (report information)

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Mary Andrews
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Unscramble the words puzzle.

Bone Zone (Table of Contents: 10)

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Reggie Mantle; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Moose Mason; Archie Andrews; Coach Kleats
Synopsis
Coach has symbols sewn on everybody's letter jacket.
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[The New Face of Fear] (Table of Contents: 11)

Lego Toys / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

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The New Coach (Table of Contents: 12)

Archie / comic story / 6 pages (report information)

Script
George Gladir
Pencils
Rex Lindsey
Inks
Rudy Lapick
Colors
Barry Grossman
Letters
Bill Yoshida

Genre
humor; teen
Characters
Coach Kleats; Mr. Weatherbee; Archie Andrews; Chuck Clayton; Lynne Conroy; Reggie Mantle; Veronica Lodge; Betty Cooper
Synopsis
When Coach Kleats breaks his leg a substitute coach is found, a woman, who helps the team win its first football game.
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Keywords
football

Indexer Notes

Credits from the printing in Archie Double Digest (Archie, 2011 series) #233, no credits listed in this digest.

Wiper Griper (Table of Contents: 13)

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humor; teen
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Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge
Synopsis
Veronica wonders why Archie's car has no windshield wipers. Archie points out that there's no windshield.
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Keywords
Jalopy

Pie Reply (Table of Contents: 14)

Mr. Weatherbee / comic story / 0.5 page (report information)

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Mr. Weatherbee; Ms. Beazley [Miss Beazley]
Synopsis
When Beazley complains that her uniform makes her look 70, Weatherbee replies that it does in fact make her look younger. She clobbers him with a pie.
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Keywords
High school

[Live like a star in your own Hollywood Mansion] (Table of Contents: 15)

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The Part Owner Partners (Table of Contents: 16)

Archie / comic story / 6 pages (report information)

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Genre
humor; teen
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Archie Andrews; Fred Andrews; Pop Tate; Veronica Lodge; Jughead Jones; Betty Cooper; Smithers; Hiram Lodge; Mary Andrews
Synopsis
Fred buys Archie a share of a company -- one that Mr. Lodge owns. Archie's very proud of his new title of "shareholder" but comes to regret the responsibilities when Mr. Lodge relies on Archie's vote to break a shareholder tie.
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Hammock Amuck (Table of Contents: 17)

Jughead / comic story / 5 pages (report information)

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Dan Parent
Pencils
Stan Goldberg
Inks
Mike Esposito
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Barry Grossman
Letters
Bill Yoshida

Genre
teen
Characters
Jughead Jones; Reggie Mantle; Archie Andrews; Hot Dog; Gladys Jones
Synopsis
Jughead makes a bet with Reggie but he has a secret advantage.
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Indexer Notes

Credits from the index of the original printing, no credits listed in this digest.

[Epic Dragons of Hyperchaos] (Table of Contents: 18)

Duel Masters / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

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The Book Keeper (Table of Contents: 19)

Archie / comic story / 6 pages (report information)

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Bob Bolling (sourced)
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Bob Bolling (sourced)
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Bill Yoshida (sourced)

First Line of Dialogue or Text
Archie! No!
Feature Logo
Archie
Genre
humor; teen
Characters
Archie Andrews; Miss Gamble; Mr. Hollingsworth
Synopsis
Archie causes all sorts of havoc as a volunteer library assistant.
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Indexer Notes

Reprint in Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest (Archie, 2011 series) #276 credits Jim Amash with inks, although he would have been only 8-years-old at the time the original story was published.

Goof Spoof (Table of Contents: 20)

Archie / comic story / 5 pages (report information)

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George Gladir
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Chic Stone
Inks
Rudy Lapick
Colors
Barry Grossman
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Bill Yoshida

Genre
teen
Characters
Archie Andrews; Mary Andrews; Mr. Weatherbee; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Svenson; Boots Springsong; Jughead Jones
Synopsis
Archie believes the school christmas party will be cancelled on account of a snow storm so he helps Mr. Weatherbee get the school plowed and shoveled, only he gets the day of the party mixed up.
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Indexer Notes

The character, Boot Springsong is an homage to Bruce Springsteen.

Credits from the index of the original printing, no credits listed in this digest.

[Archie Cartoon Collection] (Table of Contents: 21)

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House ad for Archie DVD's.

Slips DO Count (Table of Contents: 22)

Archie / comic story / 5 pages (report information)

Script
Michael Pellowski
Pencils
Stan Goldberg
Inks
Rich Koslowski
Colors
Barry Grossman
Letters
Bill Yoshida

Genre
humor; teen
Characters
Coach Kleats; Archie Andrews; Reggie Mantle; Chuck Clayton; Mr. Weatherbee; Betty Cooper
Synopsis
Reggie annoys Archie and Chuck by bragging about what a great football receiver he is, though they have to admit that's he actually is the best. Reggie loses the ball in the sleet-filled final seconds of a tie game. Archie catches it, scores, and becomes a hero.
Reprints
Keywords
football; High school; snow; winter

Indexer Notes

Credits from the reprint in Archie & Friends Double Digest (Archie, 2011 series) #21, no credits listed in this digest.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 23)

Archie / activity / 1 page (report information)

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Archie and Jughead can't decide where to go or what to do!
Genre
teen
Characters
Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones
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Indexer Notes

Word scramble

Goof Gaff (Table of Contents: 24)

Archie / comic story / 1 page (report information)

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George Gladir
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Barry Grossman
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Bill Yoshida

Genre
humor; teen
Characters
Archie Andrews; Mr. Lodge
Synopsis
Archie tells Mr. Lodge that he broke a vase.
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Indexer Notes

Credit from the index of the original printing, no credits listed in this digest.

[Archie's Collector Sets] (Table of Contents: 25)

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House ad for collections of Archie back issues.

Rome Alone (Table of Contents: 26)

Archie / comic story / 5 pages (report information)

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Dan Parent
Pencils
Dan Parent
Inks
Rich Koslowski
Colors
Barry Grossman
Letters
Bill Yoshida

Genre
humor; teen
Characters
Archie Andrews; Pop Tate; Reggie Mantle; Betty Cooper; Jughead Jones; Moose Mason; Midge Klump
Synopsis
When a local electronics store is giving away a trip for two to Rome, Reggie decides to rig the drawing of the winner.
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Indexer Notes

Credits from the printing in Archie Double Digest (Archie, 2011 series) #235, no credits listed in this digest.

[96 pages of the best Archie daily newspaper strips!] (Table of Contents: 27)

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House ad for a collection of Archie comic strip reprints.

The Homing Pigeon (Table of Contents: 28)

Archie / comic story / 5 pages (report information)

Script
George Gladir
Pencils
Stan Goldberg
Inks
Mike Esposito
Colors
Barry Grossman
Letters
Bill Yoshida

Genre
humor; teen
Characters
Mr. Weatherbee; Miss Grundy; Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones
Synopsis
Mr. Weatherbee thinks Archie and Jughead are spray painting graphitti around the school.
Reprints
Keywords
graffiti

Indexer Notes

Credits from the printing in World of Archie Double Digest (Archie, 2010 series) #13, no credits listed in this digest.

[Subscribe Today!] (Table of Contents: 29)

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Subscription information.

Ting-a-Ling Sting (Table of Contents: 30)

Reggie / comic story / 1 page (report information)

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humor; teen
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Archie Andrews; Reggie Mantle
Synopsis
Archie longs to hear a female voice on the phone. Reggie dials the recording for the time.
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Keywords
Telephone

Ice Follies (Table of Contents: 31)

Archie / comic story / 6 pages (report information)

Script
Frank Doyle
Pencils
Stan Goldberg
Inks
Rudy Lapick
Colors
Barry Grossman
Letters
Bill Yoshida

Genre
teen
Characters
Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Dilton Doiley; Jughead Jones; Reggie Mantle
Synopsis
After losing to Reggie in an ice skating race, Archie gets Dilton to sharpen his skates.
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Keywords
ice skating

Indexer Notes

Credits from the index of the original printing, no credits listed in this digest.

[Betty & Veronica 2006 Calendar] (Table of Contents: 32)

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House ad for a 2006 calendar featuring Betty and Veronica.

Room for Improvement (Table of Contents: 33)

Mr. Weatherbee / comic story / 0.5 page (report information)

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humor; teen
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Archie Andrews; Mr. Weatherbee
Synopsis
Archie demands more privacy for the students. Mr. Weatherbee sends him to detention.
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Keywords
High school

Aliby Guy (Table of Contents: 34)

Mr. Weatherbee / comic story / 0.5 page (report information)

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humor; teen
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Archie Andrews; Mr. Weatherbee
Synopsis
When Mr. Weatherbee demands Archie's alibi, Archie says he doesn't know what for. Weatherbee thinks that's a lousy alibi.
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Keywords
High school

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 35)

Archie's Gag Bag / comic story / 1 page (report information)

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Archie, don't you understand this formula?
Genre
teen
Characters
Archie Andrews; Professor Flutesnoot
Synopsis
Archie's mind is on TV not class.
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Tough Sledding! (Table of Contents: 36)

World of Archie / comic story / 5 pages (report information)

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George Gladir
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Rex Lindsey
Inks
Rex Lindsey
Colors
Barry Grossman
Letters
Bill Yoshida

Genre
teen
Characters
Archie Andrews; Dilton Doiley; Mr. Weatherbee; Jughead Jones (cameo); Chuck Clayton (cameo)
Synopsis
Archie tries to improve his grade in business class by starting a business of his own -- selling snacks to ice fishers.
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Indexer Notes

Credits from the index of the original story, no credits listed in this digest.

[The Sonic Checklist] (Table of Contents: 37)

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House ad for Sonic back issues.

Dishing It Out! (Table of Contents: 38)

Archie / comic story / 6 pages (report information)

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Dick Malmgren
Pencils
Dick Malmgren
Inks
Rudy Lapick
Colors
Barry Grossman
Letters
Bill Yoshida

Genre
teen
Characters
Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Jughead Jones; Mr. Lodge; Mrs. Lodge; Mr. Gottrocks
Synopsis
When the TV reception turns fuzzy, Archie and Jughead go out in a blizzard to uncover the satellite dish.
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Indexer Notes

Credits from the index of Archie Double Digest (Archie, 2011 series) #226, no credits listed in this digest.

[Classic Archie Watches] (Table of Contents: 39)

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House ad for an Archie watch.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 40)

Archie / activity / 1 page (report information)

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First Line of Dialogue or Text
Why is Mr. Weatherbee so surprised with Archie's Artwork?
Genre
teen
Characters
Waldo Weatherbee; Archie Andrews
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Indexer Notes

Uncover the code puzzle.

Cold Shoulder (Table of Contents: 41)

Archie / comic story / 1 page (report information)

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teen
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Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge; Betty Cooper; Mr. Weatherbee
Synopsis
Archie tries to get out of a test by faking sickness.
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[Love Showdown] (Table of Contents: 42)

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House ad for the Love Showdown collection.

The Doll (Table of Contents: 43)

Archie / comic story / 6 pages (report information)

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Frank Doyle
Pencils
Harry Lucey
Inks
Harry Lucey
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Harry Lucey

Genre
teen
Characters
Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge; Betty Cooper; Reggie Mantle; Molly
Synopsis
Betty and Veronica see Archie carrying a doll as a prop for the school play; Betty wants to make fun of him, but Veronica doesn't approve.
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Indexer Notes

Credits from the index of the original printing, no credits listed in this digest.

Diet Riot (Table of Contents: 44)

Reggie / comic story / 1 page (report information)

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humor; teen
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Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge; Reggie Mantle
Synopsis
Archie and Reggie slang each other with dietary suggestions.
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Indexer Notes

Diet; food; high school

[Archie Americana Series] (Table of Contents: 45)

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House ad for the Archie Americana series.

Big News (Table of Contents: 46)

Archie / comic story / 1 page (report information)

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humor; teen
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Archie Andrews; Mr. Weatherbee
Synopsis
Mr. Weatherbee doesn't believe that Archie got 100% in math.
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Keywords
High school

Oh, My Head! (Table of Contents: 47)

Archie / activity / 1 page (report information)

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teen
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Archie Andrews
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Indexer Notes

Unscramble the phrase puzzle.

Slide Guide! (Table of Contents: 48)

Archie / comic story / 6 pages (report information)

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Frank Doyle
Pencils
Harry Lucey
Inks
Terry Szenics
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Terry Szenics

Genre
teen
Characters
Reggie Mantle; Jughead Jones; Archie Andrews
Synopsis
Two young boys challenge the guys to prove they're not afraid to sled down a dangerous hill.
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Indexer Notes

Last line changed from "No wonder they call them the beat generation!" to "If those are adults, I'm not growing up!".

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Easy Visit (Table of Contents: 49)

Betty / comic story / 1 page (report information)

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humor; teen
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Betty Cooper; Archie Andrews
Synopsis
Archie's not nervous about a visit to the dentist, because he only comes in to read the magazines.
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Keywords
Dentist

[Josie / Summer Fun Special Offer] (Table of Contents: 50)

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House ad for two Archie books.

Everything's Archie! (Table of Contents: 51)

Archie / comic story / 5 pages (report information)

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Bill Golliher
Pencils
Bill Golliher
Inks
Rudy Lapick
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Bill Yoshida

Genre
teen
Characters
Mr. Weatherbee; Archie Andrews; Svenson; Miss Grundy; Coach Kleats; Professor Flutesnoot; Reggie Mantle; Dilton Doiley; Veronica Lodge; Betty Cooper; Jughead Jones; Moose Mason; Chuck Clayton
Synopsis
Mr. Weatherbee dreams that everybody has red hair like Archie.
Reprints

Indexer Notes

Credits from the reprint in World of Archie Double Digest (Archie, 2010 series) #74, no credits listed in this digest.

Sheesh! (Table of Contents: 52)

Miss Grundy / activity / 1 page (report information)

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teen
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Miss Grundy; Archie Andrews
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Word find

Dream Theme (Table of Contents: 53)

Archie / comic story / 1 page (report information)

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humor; teen
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Archie Andrews; Reggie Mantle; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge
Synopsis
The good part of Reggie's dream is that Betty and Veronica were in a race with Archie as the prize. The bad part is that they both refused to run.
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Keywords
Dream

[Archie's Collector Sets] (Table of Contents: 54)

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House ad for sets of Archie back issues.

Those Christmas Blues! (Table of Contents: 55)

Archie / comic story / 6 pages (report information)

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Bob White
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Bob White
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Genre
humor; teen
Characters
Archie Andrews; Fred Andrews; Mary Andrews; Spotty (in flashback)
Synopsis
When Archie goes over to Veronica's instead of staying home to trim the tree, his parents think the family Christmases have come to an end, and reminisce about past holiday seasons with Archie.
Reprints
Keywords
Christmas; Christmas tree

Indexer Notes

In the flashbacks, Fred and Mary are drawn closer to the way they look in the regular Archie comics rather than the versions that appeared in "Little Archie."

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[Manga Sabrina Special Offer] (Table of Contents: 56)

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House ad for the first four issues of Manga Sabrina.

The Magic Circle (Table of Contents: 57)

Archie's Christmas Stocking / comic story / 6 pages (report information)

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George Gladir
Pencils
Stan Goldberg
Inks
Henry Scarpelli
Colors
Barry Grossman
Letters
Bill Yoshida

Genre
teen
Characters
Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones; Pop Tate
Synopsis
Archie gets a job making Christmas wreaths.
Reprints
Keywords
Christmas; Christmas wreath

Indexer Notes

Credits from the index of the original printing, no credits listed in this digest.

[Archie's Holiday Fun Digest #20] (Table of Contents: 58)

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House ad for Archie's Holiday Fun Digest #10.

Tree Wishes (Table of Contents: 59)

Archie / comic story / 5 pages (report information)

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Bill Golliher
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Bill Golliher
Inks
Rudy Lapick
Colors
Barry Grossman
Letters
Bill Yoshida

Genre
teen
Characters
Mary Andrews; Fred Andrews; Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones
Synopsis
Fred wants Archie and Jughead to cut down a tree in the back yard to use as a Christmas tree but the boys decide they can't displace the squirrels living in the tree.
Reprints
Keywords
Christmas tree

Indexer Notes

Credits from the printing in World of Archie Double Digest (Archie, 2010 series) #34, no credits listed in this digest.

[Archie 5 Digest Subscription Offer] (Table of Contents: 60)

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Subscription information.

Out on a Limb (Table of Contents: 61)

Archie / comic story / 10 pages (report information)

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Frank Doyle
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Bill Vigoda
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Bill Vigoda
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Genre
humor; teen
Characters
Jughead Jones; Archie Andrews; Mr. Weatherbee; Miss Grundy
Synopsis
Archie helps put up Christmas decorations for Mr. Weatherbee at the school but accidentally breaks the metal deer he is supposed to put in the schoolyard.
Reprints
Keywords
Christmas

Indexer Notes

Credits from the printing in Archie Double Digest (Archie, 2011 series) (Archie) #223, no credits listed in this digest.

[Archie's 2004 Collector Sets] (Table of Contents: 62)

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House ad for Archie back issues.

[The Fly / The Shield / Mighty Crusaders Special Offer] (Table of Contents: 63)

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House ad for three Archie superhero collections.

The Golden Ghost of Gusty Gap! (Table of Contents: 64)

World of Archie / comic story / 5 pages (report information)

Script
Bob Bolling
Pencils
Rex Lindsey
Inks
Rex Lindsey
Colors
Barry Grossman
Letters
Bill Yoshida

Genre
teen
Characters
Archie Andrews; Reggie Mantle; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Dilton Doiley; Greta Grayson (ghost)
Synopsis
The legendary ghost of Gusty Gap appears to save Archie from a skiing accident.
Reprints
Keywords
ghosts; skiing

Indexer Notes

Credits from the index of the original printing, no credits listed in this digest.

Season of Magic (Table of Contents: 65)

Archie / comic story / 6 pages (report information)

Script
Frank Doyle
Pencils
Bob White
Inks
Bob White
Colors
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Letters
Bill Yoshida

Genre
fantasy-supernatural; teen
Characters
Archie Andrews; Jingles; Jughead Jones; Reggie Mantle
Synopsis
Jingles, the brownie from Santa's Workshop, returns to make mischief in Riverdale, but he's scared into leaving when he encounters multiple Santas.
Reprints
Keywords
Christmas; Santa Claus

Indexer Notes

Credits from the index of the original printing, no credits listed in this digest.

[Archie's Subscription Offer] (Table of Contents: 66)

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Subscription information.

Cold Reality! (Table of Contents: 67)

Archie / comic story / 5 pages (report information)

Script
Michael Pellowski
Pencils
Stan Goldberg
Inks
Mike Esposito
Colors
Barry Grossman
Letters
Bill Yoshida

Genre
teen
Characters
Archie Andrews; Fred Andrews; Mary Andrews
Synopsis
Archie thinks the house is too cold, but when Betty and Veronica call he's ready to go sledding.
Reprints

Indexer Notes

Credits from the printing in Archie Double Digest (Archie, 2011 series) #237, no credits listed in this digest.

[The Adventures of Little Archie] (Table of Contents: 68)

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House ad for The Adventures of Little Archie collection.

Christmas Togetherness (Table of Contents: 69)

Jughead / comic story / 5 pages (report information)

Script
Frank Doyle
Pencils
Dan DeCarlo Jr.
Inks
Jim DeCarlo
Colors
Barry Grossman
Letters
Bill Yoshida

Genre
humor; teen
Characters
Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones; Fred Andrews; Mary Andrews
Synopsis
Archie wants to buy his parents a Christmas present that will help bring them closer together.
Reprints

Indexer Notes

Credits from the printing in Archie Double Digest (Archie, 2011 series) #223, no credits listed in this digest.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 70)

Editor's Notebook / in-house column / 1 page (report information)

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The Young Man Who Came to Take Veronica Out to Dinner (Table of Contents: 71)

Archie / comic story / 6 pages (report information)

Script
Greg Crosby (credited)
Pencils
Jeff Shultz (credited)
Inks
Al Milgrom (credited)
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Letters
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Genre
humor; teen
Characters
Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge; Hiram Lodge; Hermione Lodge
Synopsis
Archie falls on the ice outside the Lodge mansion and Mr. Lodge is afraid he's going to sue.
Reprints

[Archie's Digest Subscription Offer] (Table of Contents: 72)

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Subscription information.

[Mario Tennis Power Tour] (Table of Contents: 73)

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[Tony Hawk's American Sk8tland] (Table of Contents: 74)

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Table of Contents
  1. 0. ["Looks like the school budget has been cut again!"]
    Archie
  2. 1. ["Sweet like cherries..."]
    Hubba Bubba Bubble Gum
  3. 2. Pigskin Problems
    Archie
  4. 3. Live and Learn
    Archie
  5. 4. Extra Credit
    Archie
  6. 5. Who's That Girl?
    Archie
  7. 6. [The Darkest Faerie]
    Playstation
  8. 7. Fair Shake
    Archie
  9. 8. [New Triple Threat]
    Bubble Tape
  10. 9. Bag Lunch
    Archie's Mom
  11. 10. Bone Zone
    Archie
  12. 11. [The New Face of Fear]
    Lego Toys
  13. 12. The New Coach
    Archie
  14. 13. Wiper Griper
    Archie
  15. 14. Pie Reply
    Mr. Weatherbee
  16. 15. [Live like a star in your own Hollywood Mansion]
    Campbellā€™s Soup
  17. 16. The Part Owner Partners
    Archie
  18. 17. Hammock Amuck
    Jughead
  19. 18. [Epic Dragons of Hyperchaos]
    Duel Masters
  20. 19. The Book Keeper
    Archie
  21. 20. Goof Spoof
    Archie
  22. 21. [Archie Cartoon Collection]
  23. 22. Slips DO Count
    Archie
  24. 23. ["Archie and Jughead can't decide where to go or what to do!"]
    Archie
  25. 24. Goof Gaff
    Archie
  26. 25. [Archie's Collector Sets]
  27. 26. Rome Alone
    Archie
  28. 27. [96 pages of the best Archie daily newspaper strips!]
  29. 28. The Homing Pigeon
    Archie
  30. 29. [Subscribe Today!]
  31. 30. Ting-a-Ling Sting
    Reggie
  32. 31. Ice Follies
    Archie
  33. 32. [Betty & Veronica 2006 Calendar]
  34. 33. Room for Improvement
    Mr. Weatherbee
  35. 34. Aliby Guy
    Mr. Weatherbee
  36. 35. ["Archie, don't you understand this formula?"]
    Archie's Gag Bag
  37. 36. Tough Sledding!
    World of Archie
  38. 37. [The Sonic Checklist]
  39. 38. Dishing It Out!
    Archie
  40. 39. [Classic Archie Watches]
  41. 40. ["Why is Mr. Weatherbee so surprised with Archie's Artwork?"]
    Archie
  42. 41. Cold Shoulder
    Archie
  43. 42. [Love Showdown]
  44. 43. The Doll
    Archie
  45. 44. Diet Riot
    Reggie
  46. 45. [Archie Americana Series]
  47. 46. Big News
    Archie
  48. 47. Oh, My Head!
    Archie
  49. 48. Slide Guide!
    Archie
  50. 49. Easy Visit
    Betty
  51. 50. [Josie / Summer Fun Special Offer]
  52. 51. Everything's Archie!
    Archie
  53. 52. Sheesh!
    Miss Grundy
  54. 53. Dream Theme
    Archie
  55. 54. [Archie's Collector Sets]
  56. 55. Those Christmas Blues!
    Archie
  57. 56. [Manga Sabrina Special Offer]
  58. 57. The Magic Circle
    Archie's Christmas Stocking
  59. 58. [Archie's Holiday Fun Digest #20]
  60. 59. Tree Wishes
    Archie
  61. 60. [Archie 5 Digest Subscription Offer]
  62. 61. Out on a Limb
    Archie
  63. 62. [Archie's 2004 Collector Sets]
  64. 63. [The Fly / The Shield / Mighty Crusaders Special Offer]
  65. 64. The Golden Ghost of Gusty Gap!
    World of Archie
  66. 65. Season of Magic
    Archie
  67. 66. [Archie's Subscription Offer]
  68. 67. Cold Reality!
    Archie
  69. 68. [The Adventures of Little Archie]
  70. 69. Christmas Togetherness
    Jughead
  71. 70. [no title indexed]
    Editor's Notebook
  72. 71. The Young Man Who Came to Take Veronica Out to Dinner
    Archie
  73. 72. [Archie's Digest Subscription Offer]
  74. 73. [Mario Tennis Power Tour]
    Nintendo Gameboy
  75. 74. [Tony Hawk's American Sk8tland]
    Nintendo
This issue was modified by, among others
  • Ray Bottorff Jr
  • Peter Croome
  • Katy Hayhurst
  • Keith Alan Morgan
  • Mike Nielsen
  • Steven Rowe
  • Joey Sayer
  • Ramon Schenk