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Archie Brands: Betty & Veronica Digest Magazine #185

July 10th, 2008 (10:59 pm)

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List of companies, brands, organizations, entertainments, fictional characters, celebrities, etc. in the Archie Universe(s)

Betty & Veronica Digest Magazine #185 (August 2008)

Companies & Brands

Comet Arcade – A video game arcade in Riverdale Mall. The logo is similar to the logo of Archie Comic's superhero Comet. (R)

Comic Galaxy 3000 – A comic book shop in Riverdale. It is described as a "superstore," which means that they also sell a wide variety of toys and collectibles. The owner's name is Steve, and Veronica's cousin Marcy works there. It appears to be the successor to an earlier store named Galaxy Comics (there is a big Galaxy Comics banner inside the store, and that's the best explanation I can think of).(R)

Galaxy Comics – See Comic Galaxy 3000. (R)

Gypsy Rose's – A magic shop in Riverdale. (R)

Mike's Sport Shop – A sporting goods store in Riverdale. (R)

Mlle. Lazongg's -- A expensive women's clothing store in Riverdale.(R)

Playzone Five -- A video game console developed by Lodge Enterprises. The name is a reference to the PlayStation 2.(R)

Vista Bruiser -- A model of car from the 1950s. Named after the Vista Cruiser station wagon, but this car is a two-seater convertible.

Entertainments and Fictional Characters

Action Man -- A comic book. The first issue from 1939 is worth "thousands".(R)

Boo -- A comic book.(R)

Oh! -- A comic book.(R)

Oof! -- A comic book.(R)

Ouch -- A comic book.(R)

Ow! -- A comic book.(R)

Pow Comics -- A comic book.(R)

Space Trek -- A science-fiction TV show. It the top fandom of Veronica's geeky cousin Marcy. Based on Star Trek.(R)

Super Cat -- A comic book.(R)

Super Dog -- A comic book.(R)

Yo! -- A comic book.(R)

Archie Brands: Archie’s Jokebook Magazine #170

June 23rd, 2008 (11:38 pm)


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Archie’s Jokebook Magazine #170 (March 1972)

 Companies & Brands

Ace Theatrical Agency -- A talent agency in Riverdale.  They represent Hog Heaven and Poison Ivy.

Hog Heaven -- A rock band in Riverdale.  Represented by Ace Theatrical Agency.

Poison Ivy -- A rock band in Riverdale.  Represented by Ace Theatrical Agency.

Soso Gas -- A gas station somewhere outside Riverdale.  The name is a parody of Esso.  When Esso became Exxon, did Soso become Sexxon?

Entertainments and Fictional Characters

Riverdale Rangers -- Professional hockey team.  Minor league, I assume.

Archie Brands: Archie’s Pal, Jughead Comics #177

June 13th, 2008 (12:45 am)

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Archie’s Pal, Jughead Comics #177 (December 2006)

Companies & Brands

Aqua Gulp – A brand of bottled water.

Junk Juice – A brand of bottled juice.

Gutbusters – A resturant in Riverdale.  Apparently part of a chain. 

Archie Brands: Archie & Friends #104

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Archie & Friends #104 (December 2006)

Companies & Brands

Spinners Records -- A used record store in Midvale.

Z-Box -- A video game system. Based on the Xbox. One of the games available is Star Fight, based on the movie.

Entertainments and Fictional Characters

American Popstar -- A singing talent contest TV show. Ricky Rickson is one of the judges. Based on American Idol.

Showbiz Tonight -- An entertainment news TV show. Frequently refered to as "ST". Based on Entertainment Tonight. Margot Uhang is one of the reporters.

Star Fight -- A science-fiction movie featuring space battles. Based on Star Wars. There is also a Star Fight video game for the Z-Box.

Celebrities

Rickson, Ricky -- Record producer and judge on American Popstar. He produced Katy Keene's first album. Based on Randy Jackson.

Uhang, Margot -- An entertainment reporter on Showbiz Tonight.

Note: The guitarist on Katy Keene's album is seen wearing t-shirts for Melody Club and The Sounds, but those are real bands.

Archie Brands: Betty #174

June 10th, 2008 (11:42 pm)

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Betty #174 (August 2008)

Companies & Brands

Paint World -- A paint store in Riverdale.  

Sam's Hot Dogs -- A hot dog stand at the beach.  Owned and operated by Sam.  

Entertainments and Fictional Characters

Love's Mystery -- A novel.  (I assume it's a romance novel.)


Archie Brands: Betty & Veronica Spectacular #76

June 9th, 2008 (11:12 pm)

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Betty & Veronica Spectacular #76  (January 2007)

Companies & Brands

Fantastic Photo – A photography store in Riverdale Mall.


Archie Brands: Betty #160

June 8th, 2008 (11:51 pm)

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Betty #160 (Jan 2007)

Entertainments and Fictional Characters

Teen Topics -- A magazine for teenage girls.

Riverdale Journal – The local newspaper in Riverdale.

WRIV-TV – A television station in Riverdale. They have a news department.
Organizations
So Cool Cartoonists Society -- An organization of cartoonists. Chuck is a member. Abbreviated SCCS.

Archie Brands: Archie’s Pal, Jughead Comics #189

June 7th, 2008 (01:49 am)

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Archie’s Pal, Jughead Comics #189 (July 2008)

Companies & Brands

Grocery Mart – A grocery store in Riverdale.

Archie Brands: Sabrina the Teenage Witch #93

May 9th, 2008 (12:52 am)

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Sabrina the Teenage Witch #93 (June 2008)

Companies & Brands

Batty Wizard, The -- A tavern in the Other Realm 1000 years ago.

Archie Brands: Archie & Friends #117

May 8th, 2008 (07:53 pm)

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Archie & Friends #117 (May 2008)

Companies & Brands

M-Player – A brand of digital music player.

Nova Palace – A ritzy nightclub in London. Veronica has been there on her international travels.

Partridge Hotel – A hotel in London where Archie & the gang stayed during their world tour.

Organizations

Project Teenview -- An international youth organization promoting awareness of other cultures and lifestyles. In every city Archie and the gang visited on their world tour, a local representative of Project Teenview served as their guide.


Oh, and I might as well let you know that Archie & Friends #118 has nothing new.  The gang stays in Hotel Madrid, but it turns out that it is real...

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