Cover: Dan DeCarlo & Harry Lucey

Archie #167

Sep 1966 · Archie · 0.12 USD

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In "Heat Rave," Archie and the gang try to beat the heat during a relentless summer stretch, using garden hoses to cool off—until Archie’s impromptu water fight catches Mr. Lodge’s eye. Mistaking the spray for rain, the businessman sees a chance to settle a long-standing bet with a neighbor, turning a moment of kid-friendly chaos into a surprising moment of adult optimism. Written by Frank Doyle and drawn by Harry Lucey, with inks by Vincent DeCarlo and letters by the same, the cover by Dan DeCarlo and Harry Lucey captures the playful tension of a small town on the edge of a dry spell.

Contains 6 stories

Heat Rave

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Ed Diamond

In the sweltering heart of a two-month heat wave, the kids try to beat the heat with garden hoses—until Archie’s playful grab sets off a chain reaction. Mr. Lodge, spotting the water spraying like rain, thinks the drought is finally over and rushes to call a neighbor to claim his bet.

A Fast Ball

1 pp · Humor, Children

The Green Scene

0.66 pp · Humor, Teen

The Mechanic

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Patty (Archie's niece)

In "The Mechanic," Archie's usual antics land him in trouble when Reggie, fed up after being insulted and losing Veronica's attention, takes matters into his own hands—literally. Armed with a cleverly rigged car kit, Reggie sets out to teach Archie a lesson, turning the teen's ride into a noisy, unpredictable mess.

Board Game

5 pp · Humor, Teen

Power Packed

5 pp · Humor, Teen

In "Power Packed," Archie takes on a simple job mowing Mr. Lodge’s lawn while the gardener is drafted, but his focus quickly wavers—especially when Veronica crosses his path. With each distraction, the lawn mower spins out of control, turning a routine chore into a chaotic, comedic mess.