Archie #494

Apr 2000 · Archie · 1.99 USD; 2.19 CAD

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In "Clock Crock," Archie #494 (2000), the Riverdale High cafeteria undergoes a major renovation—only to be hit with strict new nutritional guidelines. With student turnout at a low, Principal Weatherbee turns to Archie for help in making veggies cool again. Written by George Gladir and brought to life with vibrant art by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Bill Yoshida, this issue captures the classic charm of Riverdale with a healthy twist. The cover by Stan Goldberg perfectly captures the school’s quirky spirit.

Contains 5 stories

Clock Crock

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Archie AndrewsJughead JonesVeronica LodgeHiram Lodge

In "Clock Crock," Archie takes it upon himself to fix Mr. Lodge’s antique clock, determined to do a good deed—only to discover that some things are best left untouched. With his usual mix of enthusiasm and misjudgment, Archie dives into the project, unaware that Mr. Lodge’s quiet preference for a stopped timepiece might not be as simple as it seems.

Hard Day's Knights

6 pp · Humor

Archie AndrewsMary AndrewsFred AndrewsWaldo WeatherbeeGeraldine GrundyMr. Svenson

Career Daze

5 pp · Humor

Archie AndrewsHiram LodgeWaldo WeatherbeeGeraldine GrundyMiss BeazleyCoach Kleats

Countdown to 500!

1 pp · Humor

Archie AndrewsHiram Lodge

Let's Hear It for Veggies

6 pp · Humor

Waldo WeatherbeeGeraldine GrundyMiss BeazleyArchie AndrewsJughead JonesBetty CooperVeronica LodgeChuck Clayton

Archie teams up with Mr. Weatherbee to tackle a surprisingly sticky situation: getting students to actually eat their veggies after the cafeteria gets a nutrition-focused overhaul. With the school’s meal plan under scrutiny, Archie’s got a mission to make broccoli cool—before lunchtime turns into a salad rebellion.