Archie and Me Comics Digest #22
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Hot under the Collar," Archie finds himself caught in a prank that blurs the line between truth and deception when a Central High classmate uses her impersonation skills to trick him into rushing to the old mill. Just as he arrives, he's blocked by two intimidating students with their own agenda—leaving Archie to navigate a mystery that could cost him the big track meet. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with vibrant energy by Stan Goldberg, Rudy Lapick, and Bill Yoshida, this issue captures the classic charm and escalating chaos of Riverdale’s high school antics, with a cover by Bill Golliher and Jim Amash.
In "The Opinion Maker," Trula Twyst stirs up the Riverdale cafeteria with a few well-placed remarks about Betty and Veronica, sparking unexpected reactions. When Jughead finally snaps at the gossip, he takes a surprisingly bold stand—just as the school’s quietest student might.
In "Losers Can Be Winners!", Dilton’s football tryout doesn’t go as planned, but when Darlene sees his potential, she convinces him to become Riverdale’s mascot. His unexpected energy ignites the cheerleaders, whose renewed spirit sparks a surprising turnaround for the football team as they face off against the undefeated Central High.
When Archie, Chuck, and Carlos lend a hand to a woman loading her suitcase into a car, they’re quickly caught in a wild mix-up after she speeds off—leaving them on the wrong side of the law. Now the trio must clear their names before the real culprit turns up, all while navigating the chaos of a prank gone too far.
When a mysterious figure named Willie Mack arrives in Riverdale promising to clean up a wave of burglaries and vandalism for $500,000, the town is left wondering if he’s a hero or just another headline. This lighthearted, high-stakes comedy unfolds with Jo and her friends caught in the middle of the chaos.
In "Midge on My Mind," Reggie’s scheme to sabotage Midge and Moose’s relationship takes a chaotic turn when Archie unwittingly exposes his plan—leaving the trio tangled in a web of misunderstandings and teenage drama. The story unfolds with classic Archie charm, blending humor and heart as secrets threaten to unravel what’s already fragile.
Jughead’s latest magic act has the whole gang convinced he’s pulled Archie into thin air—except Archie wasn’t even around to begin with. With a flourish and a perfectly timed burger vanish, Jughead’s latest trick leaves everyone wondering if he’s truly magical or just masterfully misleading.
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↩ Reprints Archie #147 (1964), Archie's Pal Jughead #111 (1964), Laugh Comics / Laugh #170 (1965), Pep #225 (1969), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #70 (1972), Jughead #211 (1972), Archie at Riverdale High #23 (1975), Archie at Riverdale High #26 (1975), That Wilkin Boy #38 (1976), Life with Archie #179 (1977), Archie at Riverdale High #45 (1977), That Wilkin Boy #41 (1977), Jughead's Jokes #64 (1979), Reggie and Me #120 (1980), Life with Archie #239 (1983), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #183 (1986), Life with Archie #257 (1986), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #185 (1987), Life with Archie #265 (1988), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #203 (1989), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #211 (1989), Everything's Archie #149 (1990), Life with Archie #278 (1990), Archie #382 (1990), Archie #383 (1990), Archie's Pal Jughead Comics #123 (1999), Laugh Comics Digest / Laugh Comics Digest Magazine / Laugh Digest Magazine #156 (2000), Betty #104 (2001), Archie's Pal Jughead Comics #176 (2006), Archie's Pal Jughead Comics #177 (2006), Archie & Friends #112 (2007)
Reprinted in Archie Modern Classics #3 (2020), Archie & Friends #8 (2020)
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