Cover: Dan DeCarlo & Rudy Lapick

Archie #224

Feb 1973 · Archie · 0.20 USD

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In "So What's New?", Archie faces his usual charm-and-chaos routine with a new twist: a self-imposed vow to stay out of trouble. But when he pauses to help a beautiful woman into her car, his good intentions quickly spiral into a late arrival at school—testing just how serious he really is. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with Harry Lucey’s expressive art, Chic Stone’s inks, Barry Grossman’s colors, and Bill Yoshida’s crisp lettering, this 1973 classic captures the familiar rhythm of Riverdale life. The cover by Dan DeCarlo and Rudy Lapick perfectly captures the moment’s lighthearted tension.

Contains 5 stories

So What's New?

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Archie AndrewsVeronica LodgeWaldo Weatherbee

In "So What's New?", Archie’s latest attempt to stay out of trouble starts with a detour—literally—when he stops to help a beautiful woman into her car, only to find himself running late for school. The story follows his well-intentioned but predictably chaotic day, with the narrator rolling their eyes at every turn.

No Contest

1 pp · Humor, Children

Li'l JinxHap Holliday

Hello Dolly

5 pp · Humor, Teen

Archie AndrewsJughead JonesWaldo WeatherbeeGeraldine Grundy

Archie and Jughead enlist a dolly to help move Mr. Weatherbee’s file cabinet, but after a quick test ride, they’re too tempted to keep it for themselves—leading to a lighthearted, wheeled adventure that’s as much about the journey as the destination.

The Peacemaker

5 pp · Humor, Teen

Archie AndrewsJughead JonesMoose MasonCoach KleatsWaldo WeatherbeeGeraldine GrundyMidge Klump

The Organizers

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Archie AndrewsReggie MantleVeronica LodgeBetty CooperMoose MasonVicBarry

Archie and Reggie team up to organize the school dance, turning it into an exclusive event with a high ticket price and limited seating—setting the stage for a rivalry that’s as much about pride as it is about planning.