Cover: Dan DeCarlo & Rudy Lapick

Archie #236

Jul 1974 · Archie · 0.25 USD

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In "The Final Curtain," Archie finds himself in an unusually serious mood, looking down on his parents' nightly TV habits with the smug confidence of a young intellectual. As he tries to steer them toward more "enlightening" pastimes, the familiar rhythm of Riverdale life begins to tilt in unexpected ways. 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 lettering, this 1974 issue captures a rare moment of introspection from the always-optimistic teen. The cover by Dan DeCarlo and Rudy Lapick perfectly frames the story’s mix of humor and quiet heart.

Contains 5 stories

The Final Curtain

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Archie AndrewsJughead JonesBetty CooperVeronica LodgeReggie MantleGeraldine GrundyWaldo WeatherbeeFred AndrewsMary Andrews

In "The Final Curtain," Archie finds himself playing a turn-of-the-century song-and-dance man in the school musical, but his enthusiasm quickly spirals when he can't stop wearing his costume, straw hat, and cane—leading to a series of increasingly chaotic mishaps that leave everyone around him scrambling to keep up.

Cutting Remarks

1 pp · Humor, Children

Mission Impossible (Absolutely)

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Archie AndrewsJughead JonesBetty CooperFred AndrewsMary Andrews

Mental Block

5 pp · Humor, Teen

Archie AndrewsFred AndrewsMary Andrews

In "Mental Block," Archie, caught in a rare bout of intellectual superiority, looks down on his parents' nightly TV habits—detective shows and sitcoms—believing they're wasting time. Determined to elevate their tastes, he tries to steer them toward more "worthy" entertainment, setting off a lighthearted clash of generations.

The Outcast

5 pp · Humor, Teen

Archie AndrewsJughead JonesBetty CooperFred AndrewsMary AndrewsChuck Clayton

In "The Outcast," Archie finds himself caught in a whirlwind of whispers at school, convinced everyone is talking behind his back—until he learns the rumors are about him being named "Mr. Nice Guy." The whole school seems to be voting for him, but Archie’s self-doubt makes him wonder if he’s truly the one they’re talking about, or if he’s just the one they’re excluding.