Issue Contents:
"I enjoy seeing our students involved in higher mathematics!"
Credits
- Pencils: Dan DeCarlo
- Inks: Dan DeCarlo (uncertain)
- Colors: Barry Grossman
- Letters: Bill Yoshida (uncertain)
It's Your Life...Be In Control...Don't Smoke!
Featuring American Cancer Society
Storyline
Public service announcement featuring the Archie gang encouraging the readership not to smoke and exercise regularly, eat nutritious meals and enjoy life.
Credits
- Pencils: Dan DeCarlo
- Inks: Dan DeCarlo
Story Notes
Noted at the bottom of this page: A public service announcement brought to you by Archie Comics and the American Cancer Society [logo].
Big Business Deal
"Yes, this tree fell down during the last storm we had!"
Storyline
Archie gets an idea to sell firewood, but it's too late in the season.
Credits
- Script: Jim Ruth
- Pencils: 高橋のぼる
- Inks: Mike Esposito
- Colors: Barry Grossman
- Letters: Bill Yoshida
Guest Jest
Storyline
During a bad rainstorm, Reggie offers Archie the choice to stay overnight, but in his dog's bed.
Credits
- Script: George Gladir (uncertain)
- Pencils: Dan DeCarlo Jr. (uncertain)
- Inks: Vernon Gibson (uncertain)
- Colors: Barry Grossman
- Letters: Bill Yoshida
Four Equals = Five?
"Yes! That's correct!"
Story Notes
Promotional advertisement for Archie's Special Digest Offer.
In the Sweet By and By
"Hi, Ron! Betty and I wanted to see if you were okay!"
Storyline
Betty and Archie meet Veronica's new dog, Saccharine (who's a substitute for her former pet Sugar).
Credits
- Script: Nate Butler
- Pencils: Nate Butler
- Inks: Rudy Lapick
- Colors: Barry Grossman
- Letters: Bill Yoshida
Phone Number Riddle!
"Melody met a nice young man this afternoon and wrote down his phone number!"
Credits
- Script: Rod Ollerenshaw (uncertain)
- Pencils: Rod Ollerenshaw (uncertain)
- Inks: Rod Ollerenshaw (uncertain)
- Colors: Barry Grossman (uncertain)
- Letters: Rod Ollerenshaw (uncertain)
Story Notes
word puzzle
Statement of Ownership, Management and Circulation
Story Notes
Statement of October 1, 1985 Average number of copies sold during preceding 12 months (total paid distribution): 55,164 Actual number sold for issue nearest filing date (total paid distribution): 61,478 Owners: Archie Comic Publications, Inc, Michael Silberkleit, Richard H. Goldwater, all of 325 Fayette Avenue, Mamaroneck, NY, 10543
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The Final Touch
"In love? Our Melody? In love? How do you know?"
Storyline
Josie and Valerie plot to break up Melody and her new, horrible boyfriend.
Credits
- Script: Frank Doyle
- Pencils: 高橋のぼる
- Inks: Rudy Lapick
- Colors: Barry Grossman (uncertain)
- Letters: Bill Yoshida (uncertain)
Save! Subscribe! And Get 1 Free!
"Subscribe and receive a new issue very 2 months!"
Story Notes
Promotional for a subscription to Archie's Double Digest.
The Teenager of the Year
"You'll also get a load of Jughead, the girls, the school and the gang!"
Story Notes
Promotional for Archie Annual Digest #48.
"Get a free issue of Archie's Activity Digest with this special subscription offer!"
Story Notes
Promotional subscription offer for Archie's Activity Digest.
"Be a smart shopper!"
Story Notes
Promotional checklist for Archie issues.
Late
"Miss Philips! I've been going over the time cards and there seems to be a sudden epidemic of lateness!"
Storyline
Mr. Weatherbee demands to know why his teachers are showing up late for work.
Credits
- Script: Joe Edwards
- Pencils: Joe Edwards
- Inks: Jon D'Agostino
- Colors: Barry Grossman (uncertain)
- Letters: Bill Yoshida (uncertain)
Archie Comics is Proud to Announce the Distribution of 2 New Walt Disney Digests
Featuring Walt Disney Digests
Of the Readers – By the Readers – and For the Readers!!!
Credits
- Pencils: Dexter Taylor
- Inks: Dexter Taylor
- Colors: Barry Grossman (uncertain)
Story Notes
letters submitted by Heidi L. Bray; Perrin Kerravala
Mr. Andrews Worry Code Puzzle
"Use the code to read the 9 things that Mister Andrews worries about during his day!"
Credits
- Pencils: Rod Ollerenshaw (uncertain)
- Inks: Rod Ollerenshaw (uncertain)
- Colors: Barry Grossman (uncertain)
Story Notes
word puzzle
Fans! Now You Can Join the Brand New Archie Fan Club
Featuring Archie Fan Club
"And be eligible to win cash prizes!!"
Story Notes
Promotional to enroll into the Archie Fan Club.
The Computer Age
"What's the matter, Pops? You look down in the dumps!"
Storyline
Pop isn't making any profit at the Chok'lit Shop until he installs video games, but then he gets hooked on playing them himself.
Credits
- Script: Dick Malmgren
- Pencils: 高橋のぼる
- Inks: Mike Esposito
- Colors: Barry Grossman (uncertain)
- Letters: Bill Yoshida (uncertain)
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"Get a free issue of Little Archie Comics Digest with this special subscription offer!"
Story Notes
Promotional for subscribing to Little Archie Comics Digest.
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"Club members receive..."
Story Notes
Interior back cover.
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Story Notes
Back cover.