Archie and Me Comics Digest #20
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Summer Bucket List!", Dilton's latest creation, Robby—the towering, beeping metal robot capable of answering with a single or double beep—takes center stage when Reggie accidentally loses his control mechanism. Now free to roam, Robby surprises everyone by deciding to live like a typical teenager, chasing a list of classic summer adventures. Written by Sy Reit and brought to life with energetic art by Bob White, this fun, inventive tale from Archie and Me Comics Digest #20 (2019) features a cover by Bill Galvan and Ben Galvan.
In "In Other Words," Dilton shows Reggie how to send form letters from his computer, but when Jughead tinkers with the messages, the girls on the receiving end aren’t as thrilled as Reggie hoped. The story unfolds with a mix of tech humor and teenage miscommunication, all in the familiar, lighthearted world of Riverdale.
When a lab mishap links Reggie and Lindsey, and Runty and Sophie, through their thoughts, unexpected connections spark—especially when Runty panics and flees, fearing Reggie’s reaction. The story unfolds with quiet tension and heart, exploring what happens when minds collide and trust is tested.
In "Robby the Robot!", Dilton’s latest invention—a towering, beeping robot capable of anything—takes on a mind of its own when Reggie accidentally loses its control mechanism. Now free to roam, Robby surprises everyone by embracing the quirks of teenage life, from chasing pop culture trends to testing the limits of his new independence.
In "Cater to Me," Jughead takes on a high-stakes job catering Mr. Lodge’s party, only to have Archie’s cooking misfire in spectacular fashion. When the smoke from burnt hors d’oeuvres sends guests stumbling into the pool, they’re oddly delighted—leading to a moment of unexpected, chaotic fun.
In "Fairy Tales Can Come True," Jo finds herself caught between her usual skepticism and a quiet hope when Uncle Herman’s mysterious late-night outings lead Willie and Mr. Smythe on a stealthy trail—only to uncover a tender, unspoken romance brewing between Herman and a kind-eyed nurse. Written by a team known for heartfelt storytelling, this sweet, slice-of-life tale captures the quiet magic of chance encounters and the courage it takes to step forward.
Betty wakes up with amnesia and finds herself working as a carnival clown—her new life far from her usual routine. When Archie and Chuck set out to find her, they don’t recognize the girl beneath the paint, leading to a mix of confusion and laughs.
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↩ Reprints Life with Archie #9 (1961), That Wilkin Boy #12 (1971), That Wilkin Boy #19 (1972), Jughead's Jokes #51 (1976), Everything's Archie #58 (1977), Reggie and Me #97 (1977), Archie's Joke Book Magazine #251 (1978), Life with Archie #220 (1981), Jughead's Jokes #73 (1981), Laugh Comics / Laugh #380 (1983), Pep #403 (1985), Everything's Archie #125 (1986), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #202 (1988), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #222 (1991), Jughead #34 (1992), Jughead #44 (1993), Archie & Friends #9 (1994), Archie & Friends #38 (1999), Archie's Pal Jughead Comics #123 (1999), Laugh Comics Digest / Laugh Comics Digest Magazine / Laugh Digest Magazine #160 (2000), Archie & Friends #44 (2000), Jughead's Double Digest #97 (2003), Archie #542 (2004), World of Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #10 (2011), Jughead's Double Digest #185 (2012), Archie & Friends Double Digest Magazine #19 (2012)
Reprinted in Archie Modern Classics #2 (2020), Archie Milestones Jumbo Comics Digest #15 (2022)
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