Cover: Dan DeCarlo

Archie #305

Jun 1981 · Archie · 0.50 USD

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In "Lady on the Job," Jughead’s phone being out of order sets off a chain of small but charming miscommunications. When Archie asks Betty to tell Jughead he’ll be late to the roller rink grand opening, she ends up taking his pizza bake-off tickets—only to find herself unexpectedly in the spotlight. Written by Frank Doyle and illustrated by Dan DeCarlo Jr. with inks by Jim DeCarlo, Barry Grossman’s colors, and Saburo Y.’s lettering, this 1981 gem features a cover by Dan DeCarlo, capturing the lighthearted chaos of Riverdale’s everyday antics.

Contains 6 stories

Lady on the Job

6 pp

Archie AndrewsFred AndrewsMrs. AndrewsJughead Jones

In "Lady on the Job," Mrs. Andrews takes a bold step beyond her usual role, trading the vacuum for a part-time job—much to Archie’s surprise and his father’s dismay. The story captures a quiet moment of empowerment, as she steps into a new chapter, challenging expectations with a spark of independence.

Wheeler Dealer

1 pp

Li'l JinxHap Holliday

Dancing Boy

6 pp

Archie AndrewsJughead JonesReggie Mantle

Archie reluctantly joins co-ed Gym 149 after Reggie’s suggestion, only to discover it’s a dance class with a school-wide performance looming—leaving him nervously eyeing the routine and wondering if he’ll survive the spotlight.

Best Friends

5 pp

Archie AndrewsJughead JonesBetty Cooper

In a quiet moment of friendship, Archie asks Betty to deliver a message to Jughead when his phone goes out—just in time for the roller rink’s grand opening. Meanwhile, Jughead, offered a chance to judge a pizza bake-off, surprises Betty by handing her one of the two tickets, turning a simple errand into something unexpectedly sweet.

Untitled story

0.5 pp

Archie AndrewsFred AndrewsVeronica Lodge

The Stripper

5 pp

Archie AndrewsChuck ClaytonCoach KleatsMoose MasonMiss GrundyDilton DoileyReggie MantleMr. Weatherbee