Cover: Stan Goldberg & Bob Smith

Archie #542

Jan 2004 · Archie · 2.19 USD; 2.59 CAD

📊 ~3,150 copies sold its debut month

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In "Command Performance," Archie accidentally sets free a genie in the form of a charming teenage girl, unaware of her true nature. With Jughead’s advice to be kinder to girls guiding him, Archie resists making any wishes—until the genie, exasperated, grants Jughead’s craving for endless hamburgers before vanishing. Written by Craig Boldman and illustrated by Stan Goldberg, with inks by Bob Smith, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Bill Yoshida and Vickie Williams, this 2004 issue features a cover by Stan Goldberg and Bob Smith.

Contains 6 stories

Command Performance

6 pp · Humor, Teen

ArchieJugheadVeronicagenie

When Archie accidentally frees a genie in the form of a cute teenage girl, he’s determined to be kind—especially after Jughead’s advice to treat girls better. Though she’s eager to grant his wishes, Archie declines, not realizing her true nature, leaving her frustrated. But before she vanishes, she quietly grants Jughead’s wish for endless hamburgers.

Cleaning Agent

5 pp · Humor, Teen

Archie AndrewsJughead JonesMary AndrewsGladys Jones

Moose Presents "D-uh! Really Dumb Questions!"

1 pp · Humor, Teen

MooseDollyguykidclerk

The Riverdale Rap

5 pp · Humor, Teen

ArchieChuckLi'l KayteeJugheadReggieMr. Weatherbee

Matter Over Mind

1 pp · Humor, Teen

Miss Grundy [Ms. Grundy]Archiepretty girls

The Ol' Pigskin Ploy

6 pp · Humor, Teen

ArchieBettyVeronicaMr. LodgeCharlie Brown (cameo)Lucy (cameo)

Archie tries to impress the girls by practicing football kicks, but his attempts are hilariously off-target. When Betty suggests he might have more success in comic strips, the joke lands with a perfectly timed punchline.