Cover: Stan Goldberg & Henry Scarpelli

Archie #487

Sep 1999 · Archie · 1.79 USD; 1.99 CAD

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In "Taking the Plunge," Archie’s latest scheme takes a holiday twist when he convinces his dad to pay him to fill out Christmas cards in July—just to afford a special gift for Betty. Written by George Gladir and brought to life with vibrant energy by Stan Goldberg’s art, Bob Smith’s inks, Barry Grossman’s colors, and Bill Yoshida’s lettering, this 1999 classic captures the charm and humor of Riverdale’s most well-meaning (and perpetually broke) teen. The cover, penciled by Goldberg and inked by Scarpelli, perfectly captures Archie’s hopeful determination.

Contains 5 stories

Taking the Plunge

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Archie AndrewsJughead JonesBetty CooperVeronica LodgeReggie Mantle

Beach Botch

1 pp · Humor, Fantasy

Sabrina SpellmanSalem

Let’s All Scream for Ice Cream

6 pp · Humor

Archie AndrewsJughead JonesVeronica LodgeMoose MasonMidge Klump

It's in the Cards

6 pp · Humor

Archie AndrewsMary AndrewsFred AndrewsBetty Cooper

Archie’s got a problem: he needs cash for a surprise gift for Betty, and he’s not waiting until December to start. So he convinces his dad to pay him to fill out all the Christmas cards now—way ahead of schedule, in the middle of July.

The Big Psych

6 pp · Humor

Archie AndrewsBetty CooperVeronica LodgeReggie MantleCheryl Blossom

In "The Big Psych," Reggie ramps up the hype before a jet ski race, trying to convince Archie that entering is pointless—after all, he’s clearly the superior rider. With a mix of bravado and playful mind games, Reggie sets the stage for a showdown that’s as much about ego as it is about speed.