Cover: Bob Bolling

Archie and Me #141

Oct 1983 · Archie · 0.60 USD

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In "The New Teacher," Riverdale High welcomes Malcolm Meeks, a quietly intense substitute whose unflinching calm masks something deeper beneath the surface. As Reggie’s pranks escalate and Meeks refuses to retaliate, Betty begins to wonder if his quiet demeanor hides a storm waiting to break. When fate thrusts him into the role of acting baseball coach during a crucial game, a sudden accident forces Meeks to confront a long-buried memory from his past. Written and illustrated by Bob Bolling, with cover art by Bolling, this 1983 issue captures the familiar charm of Riverdale with a subtle undercurrent of tension.

Contains 5 stories

The New Teacher

11 pp · Adventure, Humor, Teen

Archie AndrewsWaldo WeatherbeeMalcolm MeeksBetty CooperVeronica LodgeMoose MasonReggie MantleJughead JonesGeraldine Grundyun-named kids

In "The New Teacher," a quietly intense newcomer named Malcolm Meeks arrives at Riverdale High, quickly earning the scorn of both Mr. Weatherbee and the students with his unflinching calm—especially when Reggie’s pranks go unanswered. Betty, ever observant, wonders if Meeks’s quiet demeanor masks something deeper, a simmering intensity that might finally surface when he’s named acting coach for the baseball team during a crucial game against Hasselhead High.

Strange Brew

0.5 pp · Humor, Teen

Sabrina SpellmanCousin AmbroseAunt Hilda

Distraction Action

1 pp · Humor, Teen

Archie AndrewsDilton Doileyun-named girls

Blowout! or The Strange Case of the Kamikaze Radial

5 pp · Humor, Teen

Archie AndrewsWaldo WeatherbeeBetty CooperVeronica Lodge

When Mr. Weatherbee’s Yakasaki Pigeon develops a flat tire, his bad back makes it impossible to get it to the gas station—so Archie steps in with a surprisingly heroic offer. With a mix of teenage enthusiasm and comic timing, this five-page gem from *Archie and Me* #141 turns a simple errand into a delightfully absurd adventure.

For the Defense

5 pp · Humor, Teen

Archie AndrewsWaldo Weatherbeeun-named clerkun-named managerun-named shoppers

In "For the Defense," Archie finds himself unexpectedly called upon to speak in public speaking class—until a surprise accusation against Mr. Weatherbee turns his nervousness into resolve. When the principal is falsely accused of shoplifting, Archie steps up to defend him, discovering a confidence he didn’t know he had.