Cover: Dan DeCarlo & Rudy Lapick

Archie #229

Sep 1973 · Archie · 0.20 USD

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In "Adventureland," Archie finds himself in a sticky situation when Mr. Lodge, tired of his usual mishaps, sets up a decoy for his priceless new vase—hoping Archie’s knack for accidents will finally be satisfied by the fake. Written by Frank Doyle and illustrated by Harry Lucey, with Chic Stone’s inks, Barry Grossman’s colors, and Bill Yoshida’s lettering, this 1973 classic captures the charm and chaos of Riverdale at its most mischievous. The cover by Dan DeCarlo and Rudy Lapick perfectly captures the playful tension of the moment.

Contains 4 stories

Adventureland

6 pp · Drama, Humor, Teen

Archie AndrewsChuck Clayton

In "Adventureland," Archie and Chuck take a wandering teen under their wing, guiding him through the rough edges of freedom—only to show him that growing up isn't about escaping home, but learning what it truly means to belong.

Stranger in Town

10 pp · Humor, Teen

Archie AndrewsJughead JonesBetty CooperVeronica LodgeReggie MantlePop TateMr. LodgeWaldo WeatherbeeGabe

Hi Strung

1 pp · Humor, Children

Li'l JinxGreg

Compulsion

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Archie AndrewsVeronica LodgeMr. LodgeSmithers

In "Compulsion," Archie’s mischievous streak lands him in a sticky situation when Mr. Lodge, tired of his latest accident, sets a decoy for Archie to break—hoping it’ll satisfy his compulsive energy and leave the real vase unharmed. With the fake vase in place, Archie’s usual antics take center stage, but the real test of his impulse control is just beginning.