Archie #539
In "A Knight to Remember," Archie takes on the role of a troubadour at a Renaissance fair, quickly finding himself dragged into the more rugged pursuits of jousting and swordplay—where he’s hilariously outmatched. Despite his lack of skill with a lance or blade, the real star of the day remains the one with the song, as the girls still gather around him in full force. Written by George Gladir and brought to life with vibrant art by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith, and colors by Barry Grossman, this 2003 issue captures a classic slice of Riverdale charm with a medieval twist—complete with a cover by Goldberg and Smith that perfectly captures the fun.
In "A Knight to Remember," Archie finds himself reluctantly pulled into the rough-and-tumble antics of a Renaissance fair, trading his lute for a lance and discovering that being a knight isn’t quite the same as being a favorite among the ladies. Though he’s outmatched in jousting and swordplay, his true charm shines when the girls still gather around him—proof that sometimes, the heart of the matter isn’t in the battle, but in the song.
In "Cart Caper," Archie’s routine shift at the supermarket takes a chaotic turn when Reggie swaps out the cart’s battery with a dead one—only for Archie to recharge it at Dilton’s lab, setting off a runaway spree of mechanical mayhem. With the cart now powered and out of control, Archie’s day quickly spirals into a high-speed chase through the aisles.
In the sweltering heat of summer, Chuck longs for winter’s chill, while Archie, ever the klutz, grumbles about how slippery the cold ground used to be—though he still can’t resist sliding down the neighbor boy’s backyard slip and slide, even when the sun’s blazing.
When Mr. Lodge unveils his new sculpture garden on the hillside near his home, Archie’s mischievous plan takes a snowy turn—leading to an unexpected avalanche that sends every piece tumbling into the lake. Now, Mr. Lodge’s art collection has a whole new underwater setting, and Archie’s prank might just be the most unforgettable (and soggy) summer prank in Riverdale history.
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Reprinted in Archie Comics Digest #249 (2009), Archie 1000 Page Comics Explosion #[nn] (2014), Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #252 (2014), Archie's Funhouse Double Digest #6 (2014), Archie 1000 Page Comics Celebration #[nn] (2014), Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #254 (2014), Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #293 (2018), Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #310 (2020)
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