Cover: Stan Goldberg & Bob Smith

Archie #540

Nov 2003 · Archie · 2.19 USD

📊 ~3,221 copies sold its debut month

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In "The Man of Mystery," Archie and Jughead face a surprisingly sticky situation when their plumbing fails just before meeting the girls after a game of basketball—Archie takes matters into his own hands, attempting a DIY fix that quickly spirals into something far more mysterious than expected. Written by Craig Boldman and brought to life with classic flair by Stan Goldberg (pencils) and Bob Smith (inks), this 2003 issue captures the charm and humor of Riverdale’s everyday oddities, with Barry Grossman’s colors and Bill Yoshida’s lettering adding to the nostalgic appeal.

Contains 6 stories

The Man of Mystery

6 pp

Archie AndrewsBetty CooperVeronica LodgeJughead JonesHiram LodgePop Tate

A Wrenching Experience

6 pp · Humor

Archie AndrewsJughead JonesBetty CooperVeronica Lodge

Archie and Jughead are determined to meet the girls after basketball, but a broken shower has them scrambling—Archie, ever the DIY enthusiast, takes matters into his own hands with a wrench, only to find the plumbing’s more stubborn than expected. With Jughead watching (and probably already plotting a snack), the pair face a very messy, very funny showdown with a malfunctioning pipe.

The Long Count

1 pp · Humor

Archie AndrewsJughead JonesBetty Cooper

Digging for Gold in an Empty Mine

5 pp · Humor

Archie AndrewsVeronica LodgeEve GregoryJudithChuck ClaytonPop TateReggie Mantle

Beautiful and Fruitful

1 pp · Humor

Archie AndrewsReggie Mantle

The Butler Did It

6 pp · Humor

Archie AndrewsVeronica LodgeHiram LodgeHubert Smithers