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179May 2010
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Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #179

Archie · May 2010 · on sale 2010-03-29

First appearance: Jamie2 variants
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Identification plate

Series
Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest (Archie, 1987 series)
Issue
#179
Publication date
May 2010
Key date
2010-05-00
On-sale date
2010-03-29
Indicia publisher
Archie Comic Publications Inc.
Price
$3.99
Pages
164
Barcode
76281646950017911
Rating
Approved by the Comics Code Authority

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Why this issue matters

First appearance of Jamie - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

The evidence

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Contents

SeqStoryTypePagesCreditsCharacters
0-cover1pencils: Dan Parent; inks: Dan ParentBetty Cooper; Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge
1The Big Exam!comic story6script: George Gladir; pencils: Jeff Shultz; inks: Al Milgrom; colors: Joe Morciglio; letters: Phil FelixMr. Weatherbee; Veronica Lodge; Superintendent Hassle; Rita Sanchez; Betty Cooper; Reggie Mantle; Archie Andrews; Coach Clayton
2Bear-ly Skatingcomic story6script: John Rose; pencils: Shultz; inks: Rich KoslowskiArchie Andrews, Betty Cooper, Veronica Lodge
3Guest Whocomic story6pencils: Jeff ShultzArchie Andrews, Hiram Lodge, Veronica Lodge, Smithers
4Rhyme Timecomic story5pencils: Pat KennedyArchie Andrews, Chuck Clayton, Betty Cooper, Dilton Doiley, Miss Grundy, Midge Klump, Veronica Lodge, Reggie Mantle, Moose Mason
5Astute Bootcomic story1pencils: Bill VigodaArchie Andrews, Betty Cooper, Veronica Lodge
6A Hair Affair!comic story1pencils: Dan DeCarloBetty Cooper, Veronica Lodge
7Taste Thrillcomic story5pencils: Dan DeCarlo Jr.Archie Andrews, Betty Cooper, Hiram Lodge, Veronica Lodge
8The Whole Picturecomic story5pencils: Dan DeCarloArchie Andrews, Betty Cooper, Miss Grundy, Jughead Jones, Midge Klump, Veronica Lodge, Mr. Weatherbee
9Car Commotioncomic story11pencils: Dan ParentBetty Cooper, Veronica Lodge, Ethel Muggs
10Mystery Miscue!comic story1pencils: Fernando RuizHiram Lodge, Veronica Lodge
11A Tad Too Plaidcomic story5pencils: Jeff ShultzArchie Andrews, Betty Cooper, Gaston, Veronica Lodge, Smithers
12Back-Pack Stylin'cartoon1pencils: Rex LindseyArchie Andrews, Veronica Lodge
13Forever Dancingcomic story5pencils: John LucasKaty Keene, Sis
14Pet-ty Theftcomic story11script: Susan Berkley; pencils: John LucasKaty Keene, Sis
15Auto Showillustration1pencils: John S. LucasGloria Grandbilt, Katy Keene, Sis
16Catch of the Daycomic story5pencils: Stan GoldbergArchie Andrews, Betty Cooper, Dilton Doiley, Miss Grundy, Hiram Lodge, Veronica Lodge, Moose Mason, Nancy Woods
17Tell Me About Itcomic story5script: Pellowski; pencils: Kennedy; inks: Ken SeligArchie Andrews, Chuck Clayton, Betty Cooper, Dilton Doiley, Jughead Jones, Midge Klump, Veronica Lodge, Reggie Mantle, Pop Tate, Nancy Woods
18He's a Real Dollcomic story6pencils: Jeff ShultzArchie Andrews, Betty Cooper, Hiram Lodge, Veronica Lodge
19Weather or Notcomic story5pencils: Dan DeCarloBetty Cooper, Veronica Lodge, Pop Tate
20Stretch Limo Bluescomic story5pencils: Jeff ShultzArchie Andrews, Chuck Clayton, Betty Cooper, Jughead Jones, Midge Klump, Hermione Lodge, Hiram Lodge, Veronica Lodge, Reggie Mantle, Moose Mason, Nancy Woods
21The Perils of Archiecomic story5pencils: Bob BollingArchie Andrews, Miss Beazly, Caramel, Betty Cooper, Dilton Doiley, Miss Grundy, Jughead Jones, Veronica Lodge, Reggie Mantle, Moose Mason, Professor Flutesnoot, Mr. Weatherbee
22Flash in the Pancomic story6pencils: Jeff ShultzBetty Cooper, Midge Klump, Veronica Lodge, Smithers, Nancy Woods
23Sugarworldcomic story11pencils: Holly G.Cheryl Blossom, Clifford Blossom, Jason Blossom, Jamie First
24Hanging Outcomic story6pencils: Dan DeCarloAlice Cooper, Betty Cooper, Hal Cooper, Hiram Lodge, Veronica Lodge
25Slide Rulecomic story5pencils: Jeff ShultzBetty Cooper, Gaston, Hermione Lodge, Hiram Lodge, Veronica Lodge, Smithers
26Crowning Achievementcomic story5pencils: Tim KennedyBetty Cooper, Hiram Lodge, Veronica Lodge
27Movie Mayhem!comic story5script: Mike Pellowski; pencils: Doug Crane; inks: Ken SeligArchie Andrews, Betty Cooper, Pop Tate
28The Numbers Gamecomic story1pencils: Doug CraneBetty Cooper
29Magic Mishap!comic story6script: Golliher; pencils: Bolling; inks: AmashArchie Andrews, Betty Cooper, Veronica Lodge, Reggie Mantle, Moose Mason

Printings and variants

EditionHow to tell
Canadianprice 4.59 CAD; barcode 72262746950279
Newsstandbarcode 72262746950279

Where to read it

CollectionYear
Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #2492017On eBay ›
B&V Friends Double Digest Magazine #2602018On eBay ›
Archie Giant Comics Surprise #[nn]
ISBN 978-1-68255-891-1		2018On eBay ›
B&V Friends Double Digest Magazine #2672019On eBay ›

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