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That Guy": Confident he's keeping Veronica from getting jealous, Archie insists a girl who recognizes him is mistaking him for someone else... until she reminisces about all the goofy things that "someone else" did! "Modern Marvelous!": Archie's parents complain that modern technology has made them lazy, so Archie takes them to the gym to work out on modern exercise machines! "King For a Day!": Mr. Weatherbee allows Archie to fill his shoes for the day... ? 'nuff said!

Santa Cause": A bump on the head turns grumpy Mr. Lodge into jolly St. Nick - and the townsfolk end up with wads of cash instead of toys! "The Big Problem": Archie decides that his girl problems are trivial compared to giving counsel to the elderly - until he finds out the man at the nursing home has the same problems! "The Average Awards": Archie receives the "Average Good Citizen Award," and wonders how he can improve his average.

Later Than You Think": Archie learns life is about trade-offs. The good news is he'll save money if he rents a DVD for his date with Veronica, but the bad news is he'll pay another way, by suffering through a gooey-sappy-syrupy chick flick! "Career Daze": As part of "career week," the Riverdale High students get to spend a week participating in the career of their choice, so Archie decides to be Veronica's new butler! "Right on the Kisser": Betty and Veronica argue over who is the better kisser... and of course, to determine the answer they'll have to demonstrate on Archie!

The Stuffed Emissary": Those lovable Bronx Zoo bears named after Archie, Betty, Jughead, and Veronica are back! Due to popular demand, the fuzzy quartet, who first made their appearance in the 550th issue of Archie have returned... and this time, they're helping introduce "Grizzly," the soon-to-be famous stuffed animal who promotes wildlife conservation! "That Certain Sound": Archie is fed up with all the noisy machines that are ruining his nice tranquil summer... until he realizes the leaf blower next door is being operated by the lovely new transfer student!

The Book Report": It's a familiar chapter in the epic novel that is Archie Andrews' life: with Veronica to distract him and technology to baffle him, can he possibly get his book report finished in time? "A Sour Note": Complication is on the menu when Veronica is taken to dinner by yet another of her father's client's sons... and Archie and Betty are dining at a nearby table! "Blockhead": Just think of all the money Archie and his dad will save by chopping their own firewood... until the doctor bills for their aching backs arrive!

Hello and Goodbye": When a red-head beauty moves next door, Archie's self-composure moves out the door - along with the rest of him. "The Job": Archie learns selling ice cream is tough when the customers are "frigid." "Risky Summer": Clutsy-ness doesn't take a summer break - in fact, it only increases for Archie who can't avert his eyes from the bikini-clad lovelies!

Phone-y Problem": With yet another of his speeches interrupted by the ringing, Mr. Weatherbee declares a ban on students' cell phones! Is the ban a good "call," or is the Bee just dialing a "wrong number?!" "Take Your Time": Archie struggles to figure out the difference between real time and "Veronica time!" "Double Trouble": A visit with a senior gives Archie a peek into his popular future - Archie's retired friend has two girlfriends, too! Not only that, once again he's double-booked dates with the duo!

The Parent Trip!": Riverdale High hosts a "get to know your teen day" - but after Mr. Andrews spends a typical day with Archie, he'll need a vacation day! "The Big Thaw": Archie can't decide what's worse - the frigid weather or the cold shoulder he gets after accidentally standing-up Veronica! "The Simple Life": Archie seeks a simple gift for simple Betty... but can she simply adore something so oversimplified?

The City Library": Archie and his friends visit the famous Salt Lake City library, and the popular "Night Flight" comic book store inside! Along the way, they meet comic shop owner Mimi Cruz, library director Nancy Tessman and other real life folks who teach them the importance of literature and all the arts in their state-of-the-art, multimedia facility! "To Act or Not to Act": When the lead actor in the school play falls ill, both Reggie and Archie claim to be the best actor for the part. To determine who the best actor really is, the drama teacher gives them a tough acting assignment: each must act like the other! Will the curtain fall before our hams even reach the stage?

Arch and Crafts": A lanyard making contest at the camp where Archie and his friends are counselors not only brings back memories of a mystery Archie faced as a young camper, but leads to its solution! "The Fame Game": When a beach movie production comes to Riverdale, the teens are called into service as extras, stand-ins and comic relief with a capital Jughead! "The Wrong Goodbye": Archie finally gets an invite to Veronica's beach retreat, but with the send-off Betty gives him he might never arrive!

Why?": Mr. Lodge's landscape is looking rosier when he comes up with this seed of an idea: give Archie so much yard work that he'll be too tired to date Veronica! "Monstrous Thoughts": A trip to a monster truck rally has Archie thinking big thoughts about big wheels! "Summertime Date": Archie's parents reminisce about the "good old days" of drive-in movies... complete with broken speakers, spilled refreshments, and long trips to the concession stand!

Archie's Choice": After reading some psychology books, Jughead feels qualified to answer Archie's eternal question: should he choose Betty or Veronica? Is Jughead's advice all it's "quacked" up to be?

Record Breaker": Instead of pressing CD’s, the Archies decide to sell downloadable files of their songs on the internet... which doesn’t translate to much profit once the 3 purchased files are shared over and over again! "Friendly Fire": Tired of the girls fighting over him, Archie decides giving up both Betty and Veronica will save their relationship.... but can it save Archie from the girls’ wrath?! "Canoe Help Us?": Archie takes Veronica for a one-way canoe ride... unintentionally one-way, of course!

CAR-AZY": Talk about the "squeaky wheel getting the grease"! When Mr. Lodge complains that his classic car won't be repaired in time for the big car show, Archie makes him a deal - Archie's granddad and his friends will fix the car in exchange for Archie borrowing one of Mr. Lodge's cars for the prom! "Coaster to Coaster": The gang make quite a splash, literally - on the amusement park's new "Soaker Coaster" ride! "The Plot Thickens": It's the oldest plot in the world: boy meets girl! But with Archie as the leading man, you can expect the plot to have lots of twists, turns, thuds and "oops!

Small is Big": After being outdone by Adam last Valentine's Day, Archie is determined to make his gifts to Betty bigger and better... until he realizes it's all the 'little things' Adam does that wins Betty over! "A Likely Story": Archie's writer's block is made of concrete, but he's determined to smash through it in time to hand in his creative writing assignment!

Talk about a bad connection - it's a 'Two Ring Circus' when Veronica gives Archie one of her father's prototype phones, even though the matching phone is Mr. Lodge's! To get out of a jam with Veronica, Archie asks Jughead to take the blame, and 'The Blame Game' begins when the deal is doomed to failure! Mr. Lodge has to think 'Outside the Box' when he enters the toy business and discover kids almost always love the box the toys comes in best! Finally, Dilton tries to give Archie the ink blot test, but when his cards are replaced with photos of Veronica, he thinks Archie is certifiably obsessed!

The Manga Scene": When Ms. Grundy catches Archie reading a manga comic book, she assigns him a 500 word composition on the subject. Can America's foremost comic book teen learn about his Eastern counterparts before the deadline? "Note Well Taken": When Archie finds his father's old jazz trumpet in the attic, will it strike a joyful refrain or a sour note with dear old dad? "Posing a Problem": When Archie poses for a public service ad, the prospect of becoming a girl-magnet model goes to his head... until Betty and Veronica make him strike a difference pose!

It's A Maze Thing" At an ourdoor charity function, Cheryl wanders into a garden maze. Imagine her surprise when she bumps into her rival, Veronica! Worse yet, they're both lost! A strange alliance blooms as these two team up to find their way out. Can they make their way out?

This last part of the "Love Showdown" saga finds Archie, Betty and Veronica doing their best to get away from Cheryl and her movie cameras! Just what is Cheryl up to? Is she really shooting a movie? And what's she going to do when she realizes she's just bringing Archie, Betty and Veronica closer together?!

Plaidness Madness": It's a fashion faux pas when Archie advises Mr. Lodge on which style jacket would make the perfect gift for Veronica! "Big City Blues": Is that laugh track just in Archie's head or are all of his cousin Albert's friends renegades from a sitcom?!

A Calculated Risk": The timely topics of feeling pressured to excel academically and cheating to do so are addressed in this issue-length epic, filled with drama, intrigue, and of course the warmth and humor Archie Comics fans have come to expect. Which students will succumb to temptation? Will honesty and integrity triumph? There's a lesson to be learned for everyone in this important yet entertaining tale.

My Parrot is Gone": Veronica decides to train a parrot to do tricks so they can audition for the "People & Their Pets" TV competition... but it seems the parrot's best trick is a disappearing act! Can Betty, in her guise of "Nancy Clue, Girl Detective", track down the "fowl felon" who perpetrated the parrot purloining?! "Red Carpet Ready": The N-TV awards are the hottest ticket in town, so naturally the girls need to be at their stylish best when they attend the show! "In on the Game?": Three cheers for girly-girls - in Veronica's world, all a cheerleader really needs to do is physically show up!

The Big Draw": Archie stumbles upon a new trick to get dates: have Chuck draw portraits that Archie presents as gifts to the girls! "Truck Stop!": When Archie offers to personally deliver a huge piece of art to the Lodge home for Mrs. Lodge’s birthday, it’s Archie himself who once again proves what a work of art he is! "Smooth Talker": A weekend at Mr. Lodge’s lake resort is sunk for Reggie, unless he can talk his way out of the special job he promised to do for Coach Kleats. "Big Man on Campus": When Archie dreams, he dreams big – so big that he dreams he is a giant!

The Far Out Pharaoh": When his "loyal" subjects arrange a boat ride to his afterlife, Pharaoh Arch-Amon calls for his "mummy!" Don't miss the "ancient antics!" "Energy Saver": A dip in Veronica's heated pool is just the thing for Archie and Betty after a hard morning of snow shoveling, but why is Veronica so exhausted? "Alien Invasion": When he wins a satellite radio, Archie expects to get signals from far off... just not as far off as the outer space signals he seems to be picking up!

The Sound and the Fury": Dilton invents a device to help Archie locate his car with an audio signal... and Jughead promptly swallows it, mistaking it for a mint! Worse, Reggie has made off with the remote that controls the audio signal, making sure Jughead "goes off" at the most inappropriate moments! "The House-Warming": A nice, quiet, comfy new doghouse for Hot Dog is tempting to Jughead as a new napping spot! "Jughead Stuck in the Doggie Door": With a title like that, need we say more... other than don't miss one of the funniest Jughead stories yet!

The Study Buddy": To combat sagging grades, Archie makes Dilton his study buddy, hoping his good habits will rub off... but will Archie's bad habits rub off on Dilton instead?! "Dog Daze": Archie's gone to the dogs... literally... when Betty and Veronica ask him to wear Riverdale's mascot costume for a school spirit rally. Naturally, Archie gets stuck in the costume! "Paper Chase": No news is good news, unless it's Mr. Andrews missing out on his morning newspaper!

Past Problem": It's deja vu all over again for Veronica when she flirts with a lifeguard only to find he's interested in Betty! It's shades of Nick St. Clair, the mysterious stranger who caused so much 'bad boy trouble' for Veronica in last year's epic story. And speaking of Nick, wait until you read the surprise ending of this story! "The Switch": When pretty exchange students from Norway invite Betty and Veronica to their country, Veronica turns the girls down to avoid all the mountain climbing - until she learns they've asked Archie and Jughead to go in their place! "On the Outs": When the gang congregates in the Lodge's entertainment room to play the latest video game, Mr. Lodge enlists Betty to use her smarts - and her knowledge of her friends - to lure them all outside!

Bear in Mind": The teens learn a lot about bears on a camping trip, and later at the Bronx Zoo! Plus learn some fun facts about grizzly bears! "Crafty Caper": Archie goes to great lengths to replace Veronica's lost corn husk doll - but is it truly gone for good? "Nix on Chicks": Archie is tired of both Betty and Veronica being angry with him so he swears off girls... temporarily, of course!

It’s déjà vu all over again when Betty and Veronica hear about a movie shooting in Riverdale about a love-struck teen named "Arnie" caught in a love triangle between a blonde named "Betsy" and a brunette named "Victoria!" Things are further complicated by the arrival of a redheaded bombshell from Arnie's past... three guesses who sold this story to the movie producers!

It's My Life": In the classic tradition of Archie stories that break down the "fourth panel," Archie ponders his existence as the star of comic book misadventures... or rather, what life could be life free from the constraints of the funny pages! Along the way, he imagines himself as a superhero, a manga character, and more! "Mean Girls": Move over, Lindsey - Betty has her own "mean girl" to deal with in the form of Veronica!

Dinner for Six": When the parents of Archie, Betty and Veronica make plans to meet for dinner, the teens are mortified. What if the subject turns to the eternal love triangle? Each imagines, and worries, over what may happen from their unique perspective. Will the dinner conversation leave these love-birds cooked? "A Real Keeper": Mr. Lodge sends Archie home in the rain so Veronica can date the son of a businessman he's hoping to make a deal with. Will the rich kid be a better investment than Archie, or just another one for the "loss" column?

One Click Away": Archie decides to date other girls while Veronica's out of town, but while Archie flirts away, Veronica's spies click away on their camera phones! "Teen Tycoon": Mr. Lodge has a dream... make that a nightmare... about Archie becoming a millionaire! "No Parking Zone": Archie finds the beach has gone to the dogs... especially when a little puppy follows him there. Trouble is, it's a "no dogs allowed" beach!

Forget Me Not": Miraculously, Archie remembers the anniversary of his first date with Veronica... but can he remember to get her a gift she doesn’t already have? "MESS-terpiece": When Mr. Lodge’s favorite artist goes abstract, he suspects Archie of tampering with his paintings! "Surprise": Betty keeps slipping little surprises into Archie’s back pockets... leading Archie to wonder if he’s absentmindedly taking things he shouldn’t! "Just Plain Wrong": It’s "business" as usual when Veronica has to break a date with Archie to entertain the son of one of her father’s clients... but in the end, it’s Archie who makes the real power play!

Little Advice": If you want to know what NOT to do on a date, then Archie's just the guy you need to talk to! "The Hole Truth!": A trip to Mr. Andrews' old hometown is a good reminder that his memory isn't so good!

Arch is in the House": Archie's literally stuck in a doghouse! "Tricky Triumph": Reggie manages to beat Archie in one water sports competition by lending Archie faulty equipment. Then in "Barbecue Blunder," sometimes it's fun to reminisce about picnics gone by!

How to Survive High School": Archie's got all the answers a teen needs to navigate through the tricky world of high school. It's too bad his answers don't match the teachers' questions! "Feeling Fuelish": Archie and his friends imagine a world without fuel - and it's a "gas"! "Come Blow Your Horn": Deciding a "new sound" is needed for the band, Archie takes up the Alpine shepherd's Alphorn. One note is all it will take to determine if his choice was good or baaaaa-d!

The Fast Track to Success": Move over Danica Patrick! You've got nothing on Betty Cooper, and Indianapolis has nothing on the Riverdale 500! Mr. Lodge is the proud sponsor of one of the swiftest motor sports teams around, but his pride runs out of gas when one of his rivals lures away his top driver and pit crew! Not to worry though: Betty Cooper has offered to get behind the wheel, with Archie and the gang as her makeshift pit crew! Does Betty have what it takes to out-race the overconfident male drivers? Rev up your engines for action and excitement in this fast-paced tale!

The war between Betty and Veronica reaches a crescendo as the teen queens face off in a super soaker showdown! Wait until they discover that neither of them wrote the incendiary love letter to Archie that started this whole mess! If you’ve never read this story, prepare yourself for a red-hot surprise!

The Show Stopper": Jughead decides to try community theater; but is the community ready to try Jughead's brand of theater? "Juggie's Utility Belt!": With his "food utility belt," Jughead is ready for any emergency craving! "Cart Smart": When Jughead goes to the grocery store, is he a kid in a candy shop or a bull in a china shop? You decide!

The Face in the Mirror": A poignant tale that asks the question, does Veronica have a conscience after all? "She Just Can't Win": Veronica simply cannot... will not... believe her brand new designer dress was designed by... Betty! "Economizing": When it comes to saving money, it's all a matter of perspective... and in Veronica's case, the amount of "zeros" in the final figure! "It Takes a Thief": Mr. Lodge gives Veronica an ultimatum: improve her grades or kiss her social life and credit cards goodbye! Will Betty agree to tutor her even after Veronica's stolen yet another date with Archie from her?

Book's by Barry Grossman, Stan Goldberg

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