Cover: Stan Goldberg & Bob Smith

Archie #509

Jul 2001 · Archie · 1.99 USD; 2.39 CAD

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In "Irate Date," Archie finds himself in a classic predicament when he accidentally schedules dates with both Betty and Veronica on the same evening. Trying to keep his promise to Betty, he attempts to sabotage the evening by acting unusually awkward—much to his own growing frustration. Written by Craig Boldman and brought to life with vibrant energy by Stan Goldberg’s art and Bob Smith’s inks, this 2001 issue captures the timeless charm of Riverdale’s teenage chaos. The cover, also by Goldberg and Smith, perfectly captures the comedic tension of the moment.

Contains 5 stories

Irate Date

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Archie AndrewsJughead JonesBetty CooperVeronica Lodge

Archie finds himself in a sticky situation when he accidentally double-dates Betty and Veronica on the same night. To avoid hurting Betty’s feelings, he tries to convince her to leave early by acting as bizarrely as possible throughout the evening.

Unwelcome Guest!

1 pp · Humor, Teen

Archie AndrewsWaldo WeatherbeeGeraldine Grundy

Personal Strainer

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Archie AndrewsMary AndrewsFred Andrews

Air Head

5 pp · Humor, Teen

Archie AndrewsVeronica LodgeHiram LodgeDilton Doiley

My Pal the Hunk

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Archie AndrewsJughead JonesBetty CooperVeronica LodgeReggie Mantle

When Jughead’s doctor bans him from eating, Archie steps in with a wild plan: enlist a few girls to pretend they’re smitten with him, hoping the attention will keep Jughead’s mind off food. It’s a recipe for chaos, with everyone pretending to be someone they’re not—except maybe Jughead, who might just be enjoying the spotlight a little too much.