Archie Comics #23

Dates

Cover date

November-December 1946

On sale

September 19, 1946

Pages

52

Editions and covers

• Original edition

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Creators

Stories

• The Cabbie · 12 pages

  When Reggie snaps a picture of Archie fitting Betty's dress, Archie chases him and ruins the dress. To pay for a new one, he becomes a cabbie and has to drive a magician around town.

• Fashion's Follies · 9 pages

  After Veronica falls into a frozen lake, Archie is forced to wear a dress she made in the Riverdale High School Fashion Show.

• Hollywood Tattle Tales · Archie · 2 pages

  Archie gives us the latest on Lucille Ball, Mickey Rooney, Wallace Beery, the film "Uncle Andy Hardy", Harry Carey, Clarence Brown, Van Heflin's baby, and Lauritz Melchior.

• The Fat's in the Fire · 9 pages

  Archie tries to help his father lose weight.

• Betty and Veronica Go to the Dogs · 6 pages

  Betty and Veronica go to the dog show to get their minds off of exams, but every dog they see reminds them of a teacher.

• Down on the Farm · 7 pages

  Archie goes to work on his uncle's farm, but is more harm than help.

Publisher’s description

"The Cabbie." When Archie is caught modeling Betty's prom dress, the garb is ripped to shreds in the ensuing brawl with Reggie! Now the teen needs to raise some quick cash to replace his blonde beauty's prom attire. One layer of paint later -- the ol' jalopy is ready to double as a taxi! It may not be the most luxurious ride in town, but Archie is intent on being an A+ driver. Does this plan have any hope of succeeding? Head down to the gym and witness Mr. Andrews cutting the fat!

Characters

Reprinted in

Archie Archives (2011), Best of Archie Comics Betty and Veronica (2014)