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Archie Giant Series Magazine #183

Feb 1971 · Archie · 0.25 USD
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In "What's a Buddy For?", Jughead finds himself unexpectedly enlisted as a lawn sentinel when Mr. Weatherbee entrusts him with the task of directing gardeners to apply fertilizer to the school grounds—just before a crucial school board meeting. Written by Frank Doyle and illustrated by Bill Vigoda, this 1971 classic captures the charm of Riverdale’s everyday antics with a touch of wholesome responsibility, all under the cover by Bill Yoshida.

Contains 14 stories
What's a Buddy For?
6 pp · Teen
Jughead JonesArchie AndrewsVeronica LodgeHot DogBetty Cooper
Boy Joy
1 pp · Teen
Given the Business
6 pp · Teen
Pop TateArchie AndrewsJughead Jones

When Pop Tate casually mentions he’ll hand over the Riverdale Diner to Jughead upon retirement, the teen’s excitement quickly turns to confusion as a series of odd mishaps plague the diner—and Pop starts suspecting Jughead and Archie are behind them, trying to speed up his exit.

Civic Duty
6 pp · Teen

In "Civic Duty," Mr. Weatherbee finds himself caught between a school board meeting and a promise to the gardeners, leaving Jughead with the unexpected task of overseeing the delivery of chemical fertilizer to the front lawn. With the clock ticking and the town’s greenery on the line, Jughead’s usual laid-back attitude is put to the test—just as the gardeners arrive, and he’s left to manage the situation.

Hocus Focus
5 pp · Teen
Fight Plan
1 pp · Children
Secret Love
6 pp · Teen
No Trespassing
6 pp · Teen
Get the Point?
1 pp · Humor, Children
Li'l Jinx
Devine Sign
1 pp · Humor, Teen
Using the Head
1 pp · Humor, Teen
Hamburgerized
5 pp · Teen
Screen Scream
1 pp · Teen
Loves Labor Lost
5 pp · Teen
Archie AndrewsReggie MantleJughead Jones

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Cast · 18 characters

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letterer Bill Yoshida

Reprints

↩ Reprints Archie's Joke Book Magazine #96 (1966), Jughead #134 (1966), Archie's Joke Book Magazine #106 (1966), Jughead #144 (1967), Jughead #147 (1967), Jughead #149 (1967), Jughead #152 (1968), Jughead #153 (1968)

Reprinted in Jughead with Archie Digest #36 (1980), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #18 (1990), Archie Americana Series #4 (1998)

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