Archie #523

In "Monster Madness," Archie finds himself in a sticky situation when Mr. Lodge brings home a priceless painting and invites a guest to admire it—only for Archie to swap it with his own sketch before the visitor arrives. Written by Craig Boldman and brought to life with classic flair by Stan Goldberg (art), Bob Smith (inks), Barry Grossman (color), and Bill Yoshida (letters), this 2002 issue delivers a lighthearted, mischievous tale with a touch of vintage charm. The cover, also by Goldberg and Smith, captures the moment just before the surprise unfolds.