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Cover: Dan DeCarlo & Alison Flood

Archie #390

Aug 1991 · Archie · 1.00 USD; 1.20 CAD; 0.75 GBP
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In "Once Upon a Prime Time Dreary," Archie finds himself stranded in the middle of nowhere after running out of gas on the way home with the band—hungry and with no map in sight. With the group counting on him, Archie sets off on a makeshift quest for fuel and a bite to eat, turning an ordinary drive into an unexpectedly wild detour. Written by Bill Golliher and brought to life with Stan Goldberg’s expressive art, Mike Esposito’s inks, Barry Grossman’s colors, and Bill Yoshida’s crisp lettering, this 1991 adventure captures the classic charm of Riverdale’s misadventures. The cover by Dan DeCarlo and Alison Flood perfectly captures the moment’s mix of humor and roadside tension.

Contains 5 stories
Once Upon a Prime Time Dreary
6 pp · Humor
Archie AndrewsJughead JonesBetty CooperReggie MantleMoose MasonDilton DoileyMr. Waldo WeatherbeeMiss Geraldine GrundyMr. SvensonMary Andrews

Archie finds himself unexpectedly thrust into the spotlight when a storm knocks out the regular TV station crew, forcing him to fill in on air—despite having no experience and only a vague idea of what to say. With the cameras rolling and the studio lights blazing, he’s suddenly the face of the evening broadcast, all while trying to keep his cool in front of a live audience.

Stop the Presses!
5 pp · Humor
Archie AndrewsJughead JonesBetty CooperVeronica LodgeReggie MantleMr. Waldo Weatherbee
Fed up with Archie
4 pp · Humor
Archie AndrewsJughead JonesBetty CooperVeronica LodgeReggie Mantle

In "Fed up with Archie," the gang’s road trip hits a snag when Archie’s driving leads them hopelessly lost—and then stranded with no gas. With everyone hungry and tempers flaring, Archie finally admits he’s out of his depth and sets off on foot to find help, food, and a working gas pump.

A Leg Up
1 pp · Humor, Fantasy
Hilda SpellmanZelda Spellman
The Fight with the Bumblebees
5 pp · Humor
Archie AndrewsJughead JonesMr. Waldo WeatherbeeProfessor Flutesnoot

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Cast · 4 characters

Full credits

letterer Bill Yoshida
cover pencils Dan DeCarlo
cover inks Alison Flood

Reprints

Reprinted in Archie Comics Digest #142 (1996), Laugh Comics Digest / Laugh Comics Digest Magazine / Laugh Digest Magazine #130 (1996), Jughead's Double Digest #40 (1996), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #65 (1997), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #56 (2001), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #59 (2001), Archie's Double Digest Magazine #140 (2003), Archie #4/1992, Veronica #3

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