Archie Giant Series #173 GD/VG 3.0 1970 Stock Image Low Grade

Grade GD/VG 3.0
Year 1970
Publisher Archie Publications

This is a low grade item. It will be complete and readable, but will show significant wear. Allowed defects for this grade include: spine roll, a moderate amount of staining or water damage, writing or other marks on the cover, up to one inch spine splits or other tears, a cover or centerfold that is detached at one staple, discoloration due to oxidation, and a minor piece or pieces missing. An item could be assigned this grade due to either an accumulation of minor/moderate defects or one or two major defects.

Description

Betty and Veronica Spectacular. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "The Big Put Down," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Angered that Archie hasn't asked her out yet, Veronica goes on a rant about how horrible Archie is-and then is devastated when Mr. Lodge turns down Archie's request for a date. "The Prowler," pencils by Al Hartley; After a boy dumps a bucket of water on Veronica, she launches an attack against him. "Forget Who?", pencils by Al Hartley; Midge persuades Betty to forget about Archie and date Gary, but all Betty can talk about on her date is Archie. "The Good Guys," pencils by Al Hartley; A homework assignment causes great fuss between Archie, Betty, and Veronica. Betty and Veronica Pin Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "I See" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "It's In the Cards," pencils by Al Hartley; Veronica takes up predicting the future with regular decks of cards. "Wheeler Dealer," pencils by Al Hartley; Betty tries to get a new dress Veronica wanted to wear at the dance, but her plan is thwarted. "Going My Way," pencils by Al Hartley; Archie forgets his date with Betty, but for a good reason-he was busy thinking about his date with Veronica. "The Playoff," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Veronica dumps her unwanted date on Betty, not realizing that the date has two twin brothers that model and have eyes for Betty. 68 pgs., full color.

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