Cover: Stan Goldberg & Bob Smith

Archie #500

Oct 2000 · Archie · 1.99 USD; 2.19 CAD

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Archie #500 celebrates a milestone with "The Big Five-Oh-Oh!", a story written by Angelo DeCesare and illustrated by Stan Goldberg, with inks by Bob Smith, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Bill Yoshida. When Archie learns Reggie’s been lying, and Jughead warns him that Betty and Veronica are heading to the Chocklit Shoppe, chaos unfolds—especially after Jughead tricks Moose into booting Archie out, only for the girls to rush in to help. The cover, by Stan Goldberg and Bob Smith, captures the moment with classic flair.

Contains 5 stories

The Big Five-Oh-Oh!

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Archie AndrewsGrampa AndrewsVeronica LodgeBig Moose MasonMr. LodgePop TateMr. AndrewsDilton DoilyBetty CooperReggie MantleChuck ClaytonMrs. AndrewsMr. WeatherbeeMs. BeazleyMiss GrundyJughead JonesOhver Weeply (a parody of Oprah Winfrey)

Happy Anni-Worse-ary (Part One)

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Archie AndrewsMr. LodgeVeronica LodgeSmithersBetty CooperMrs. Cooper

In "Happy Anni-Worse-ary (Part One)," Betty and Veronica both decide they’re ready for their 500th date with Archie—only to discover he’s planning one with both of them at once. The chaos unfolds as the trio navigates the absurdity of celebrating a milestone that’s somehow both monumental and completely unmanageable.

Happy Anni-Worse-ary (Part 2)

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Archie AndrewsMr. WeatherbeeMiss GrundyJughead JonesBetty CooperReggie MantleBig Moose Mason (cameo)Midge Klump (cameo)Dilton Doiley (cameo)

In "Happy Anni-Worse-ary (Part 2)," Archie tries to dodge a social minefield by faking detention, hoping to escape the girls' relentless attention—only to find himself tangled in a prank orchestrated by Reggie, who sends Archie a misleading note about Veronica and Betty. The chaos unfolds with classic Archie charm, as misunderstandings pile up and the usual high school antics reach new heights.

Riverdale Run-a-Round

1 pp · Teen

Archie AndrewsBetty CooperVeronica LodgeMr. Weatherbee

Happy Anni-Worse-ary (Part 3)

5 pp · Humor, Teen

Archie AndrewsJughead JonesReggie MantlePop TateBetty CooperVeronica LodgeMidge KlumpNancy WoodsBig Moose MasonChuck Clayton

In "Happy Anni-Worse-ary (Part 3)," Archie’s birthday plans go hilariously awry when he discovers Reggie’s latest lie, just as Jughead warns him that Betty and Veronica are on their way to the Chocklit Shoppe. With a well-timed prank, Jughead gets Moose to toss Archie out—only to have the girls rush in to save the day.