Most Popular Books by Craig Boldman

"A Typical Day": In this issue-length epic, a documentary film crew follows Archie and his friends through "typical" day. But will the kids really act "typical" when they know they''re being filmed? Will their true colors come out, or will the crafty film crew conspire to conceive contrivances for the "candid" kids? Don''t miss this anything-but-typical issue!

Airhead: Mr. Lodge needs a hobby to get his mind off work, so Archie introduces him to model airplanes. Before you know, Mr. Lodge needs a hobby to get away from Archie! My Pal, The Hunk: Jughead''s diet won''t last long if he can''t keep his mind off food, so Archie enlists the girls to try to interest him in love! Personal Strainer: Archie''s dad needs to get in shape, so Archie becomes his personal trainer! With Archie as a trainer, can Mr. Andrews survive getting in shape?

Jughead doesn''t take well to the latest restaurant trend toward tiny-sized, slider-style hamburgers, and counters by launching his own new wave of designer burgers! Will his dreams of a sandwich supreme come true, or will they get ''ground'' to pieces like so much chopped meat?

"Chompin'' Champion": It''s a story so big, about a burger-eating contest so huge, and an appetite so humungous, that it takes half an issue to tell the titanic, tasty tale! Don''t miss a single bite of this delicious delicacy!

The Return of Cousin Alistair: Archie''s royal Cousin Alistair, who first visited him back in Archie #527, makes a return trip and makes Archie look bad with his proper grammar and manners. Will Archie get him to loosen up this time?

"Poor Little Rich Girl": Veronica decides to help Betty by donating her time to charity in this poignant tale. "Now for a Really Super Story": When Cheryl Blossom threatens to steal Archie away, Betty and Veronica become super-heroic protectors of their man in this costumed-crusader fable! "The Pampered Pet Set": High society is going to the dogs... literally... when Veronica hosts a masquerade party for country club pets!

"Running in the Fast Lane": Betty convinces Archie to do a marathon with her, but can Archie keep from "running on empty"?! "An Egg-Cellent Assignment": The "yolks" on Archie when Professor Flutesnoot has the students take care of eggs to learn about responsibility. "The Replacement": Don''t get him wrong - Archie''s not the paranoid type - he''s just absolutely certain Veronica has replaced him!

"A Not-So-Cool Yule": Archie is having a stress-free holiday season, until both Betty and Veronica give him “matching sweaters” that they expect him to wear – the only problem is, the designs the girls chose don’t match! "Cold Comfort": Veronica thinks Archie is being chivalrous about her onion breath, when he merely has a cold! "The Fix is In": When Mr. Lodge and Smithers see Archie with a tool kit, an unspeakable horror grips them – is hapless Archie somewhere in the mansion, trying to fix something? "You Never Listen": Veronica laments that Archie never listens, but since he’s not paying attention anyway, are her protests all for naught?

"The Opinion Maker": The balance of Riverdale High hangs on a string as a group of students decide that Betty and Veronica are fakers - no one can be as nice as Betty, and no one as conceited as Veronica! Can Jughead restore order to this upside-down dilemma? "Smooth Sale-ing": Jughead proves that if you use psychology to make your first sale, the other sales will sell themselves! "All Fall Down": It''s a gutter ball all the way when Jughead''s runaway bowling ball wrecks havoc and everything else in its path!

Who is Pop Tate''s best and steadiest customer? Everyone would say Jughead, of course, but they''ve somehow overlooked the mysterious Mr. Milkweed! What lengths will Jug go to in order to ensure that he is number one? Then, Jug''s pals build a sand sculpture worthy of the big award. They just should have looked more closely before building it on top of Jughead! Finally, Jughead gets more thrills, chills and spills at the theme park''s snack stand than the rest of the gang does from the rides!

"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?

Jughead decides to follow in Mr. Lodge''s footsteps by creating a list of goals he simply must accomplish in his lifetime. But can Jughead cram a lifetime of goals into one week the way he''s crammed down a lifetime of burgers in one sitting?

"Wreck-ommendation": To get Archie out of his hair... and his mansion... Mr. Lodge agrees to write him a letter of recommendation. "Changing Times": Feeling passed by, useless and "fossilized" by rapidly advancing technology, Mr. Weatherbee considers retiring. Will the students be able to convince him otherwise? "It''s Downhill from Here": When Jughead and Archie agree to move a piano for Betty, will they hit a high note or be horribly out-of-tune? "Dancing Lesson!": When the parents of Riverdale''s teens chaperone the dance, they wow their kids with dance moves from the past!

"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!

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 Great Debate": Riverdale High''s biggest fashion plate squares off against its most practical dresser in a debate on formal school attire versus casual wear... and you''ll never guess which sides Betty and Veronica take! "Timely Tales": Veronica grows very impatient with the service at a local restaurant, leading to the question, "should the customers be called ''waiters'' instead of the servers?" "Same Game": Veronica gets more than her "share" when she has to share a dorm with Betty and two other girls at a teen fellowship retreat designed to promote cooperation and team-work! "Technologically Challenged": A zapped battery in Veronica''s cell phone cuts off the lines of communication with Betty at a crucial moment: just when a new girl threatens to move in on their Archie!

"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!

"Beach Blanket Babysitters": A day at the beach is no picnic for Veronica - literally - when Betty brings along Jughead''s sister Jellybean! Then, tired of hearing about Veronica''s exclusive clubs, Betty and Nancy tout an elite (and totally fictitious) club of their own, which Veronica promptly insists on joining! Finally, Veronica never accepts the first apology - not when the second apology comes with so many gifts attached!

"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!

"The Magic Touch": Jughead reveals his latest sweet skill - the ability to un-stuck/un-clog/un-jam anything with a well-placed.... well, see for yourself! "The Ties that Bind": Jughead convinces Archie that time spent tying a tie is best spent bettering the world! "Thrills & Spills": A slippery floor and a pot of beans - the typical recipe for an Archie pratfall, only you won''t believe the pair that are falling this time!

"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!

"Disinterested Parties" and "Party Smarties" Two parties on the same day! In "Party Smarties", a lack of communication between Veronica and Mr. Lodge causes both to schedule parties on the same date and in the same place! How will high society mix with the common teenager? Then, in "Disinterested Parties," Dilton "scientifically" tells Betty the reason Veronica likes Archie so much! So why does this information cause Betty to ignore Archie?

"Soft in the Head": Leave it to Jughead to create the perfect (for him!) utilitarian fashion -- a hat that''s a pillow, so he can nap on the go! "The Wrong Stuff": In a story "stuffed" with a unique teen, his baby sister, a stuff-your-own teddy bear, and a token good for a year''s supply of corn dogs, what could possibly go "wrong?" "Dressed for Distress": The unimaginable has happened: Archie convinces Jughead to buy a suit, and the shirt and tie crowd will never be the same! "Go Nuts Donuts": Just what is making Jughead mysteriously run off whenever his beeper sounds? You "donut" want to miss yummy answer!

"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?

"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!

"Building A Better Jughead." Jughead and Moose make an unlikely team, but when Jughead needs a place to stay, he finds a soft bed, and some hard exercise at Moose''s house. It''s too bad sharing their conflicting routines means bruises and weight gain.

It''s a double job for Superman when Captain Comet turns villain and Brain Storm turns hero!

Trade Off: Archie and Reggie decide to date Veronica in short shifts, but to Veronica it''s more like ''short shrift!''

Go trick-or-treating with three Looney ghost stories! Bugs and Daffy find a UFO; Sylvester checks into a horror hotel; and, the whole crew dresses up as you-know-who in "Tazzy-Doo, Where Are You?"

"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!

A charity run at the zoo brings a challenge from Ethel: if she wins, Jughead owes her a month''s worth of dates watching chick flicks. If he wins, she owes him dinner. But Ethel''s job wearing mascot costumes finds her saddled in a turtle suit, while Jughead must resist the lure of all the food vendors along the trail! Who will win? Will Jughead sacrifice mile marker snacks for a full course dinner? Will Ethel''s cumbersome costume put the kibosh on canoodling at the multiplex?

Yosemite Sam, that crooked riverboat gambler, is an old hand at dealing off the bottom, top and even the sides of the deck, so he figures Porky Pig will be an easy mark in a rigged game of poker. After all, Porky has a hard enough time remembering what game they’re playing! But between Porky’s uncanny luck and Sam’s assorted mishaps, it isn’t long before card-shark Sam finds himself fleeing from sharks of a different kind.

Get a taste of the sporting life, Looney-style, as Bugs becomes a wrester, Svengali and Foghorn compete with Dawg to make a home-run king out of Eggbert. Plus, off the playing field, Tweety teaches Sylvester dental hygiene.

The Butler Did It: When Archie shows up at Veronica''s house the same day Mr. Lodge is hosting an important ambassador, faithful butler Smithers learns his job description includes running interference and being a diplomat, too! The Man of Mystery: Archie puts on the girls by putting on a mysterious act-never realizing Veronica would actually hire investigators to uncover his deep, dark secret!

Elmer has a case of "Rabbititis" and, luckily for him, Dr. Bugs is in the house to cure him. Plus, a martial arts master tries to use Sylvester as an example and Porky needs a pet.

In the first of three tales, it''s Duck Tracy vs. Bugs Bunny. Then, debonair jewel thief Pep_ le Pew goes up against Detective Penelope. Finally, Hubie and Bert are back to hypnotize Claude the Cat.

Featuring ÒTHE SECRET ORIGIN OF THE LEGION OF SUBSTITUTE HEROES!Ó and Doctor LightÕs secret origin in ÒALL THOSE LIGHT YEARS AGO!Ó

Deep in the woods, international spy Pete ñThe Pumaî Puma figures a convenient hole in the ground is a perfect covert drop for top-secret messages-except that the hole is Bugs BunnyÍs home! And so begins a whirlwind game of cloak and dagger, in which Pete pulls out all of his finest high-tech spy gadgets to get rid of the pesky rabbit.