Cover: Dan DeCarlo

Archie Annual Digest #49

Jan 1986 · Archie · 1.25 USD

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In "Crabby Couple," Archie faces a classic dilemma: choosing between a night out with Veronica at a concert and catching the final episode of his favorite TV show. With Veronica offering to tape the episode on her new VCR, the question becomes whether trust in technology can save the day—or just make things worse. The story captures the timeless charm of Riverdale’s teenage antics, with Dan DeCarlo’s iconic cover art bringing the playful tension to life.

Contains 27 stories

Crabby Couple

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Betty CooperVeronica LodgeArchie Andrews

Jump Chump

1 pp · Teen

On a Sun Day

6 pp · Teen

Archie AndrewsJughead JonesVeronica Lodge

Dear Diary

5 pp · Humor

Mort the worry wartLi'l JinxCharley HawseGigiGreg

In "Dear Diary," Mort's attempt to spice up his mundane life by writing exaggerated tales in his diary takes an unexpected turn when Jinx and Gigi stumble upon it—only to find themselves oddly drawn to the shy boy behind the bold fiction.

May-Day May-Day

5 pp · Teen

Jughead JonesArchie AndrewsBetty CooperVeronica Lodge

Tale of Wail

1 pp · Humor, Teen

Modern Wonders

6 pp · Teen

Archie AndrewsReggie MantleHot DogJughead JonesVeronica LodgeBetty Cooper

Power Play

6 pp · Fantasy, Teen

SabrinaHarveyAunt Hilda

Horse Remorse

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Archie AndrewsVeronica Lodge

Disco Dizzy

5 pp · Teen

Veronica LodgeBetty CooperArchie AndrewsJughead JonesReggie MantleChuck Clayton (cameo)Nancy Woods (cameo)Moose Mason (cameo)Midge Klump (cameo)

Give Him the Bird

1 pp · Humor

Big Brother

11 pp · Drama, Teen

Dollhouse Blues

5 pp · Teen

Betty CooperVeronica LodgeArchie AndrewsEthel MuggsMidge Klump

Crowd Control

4 pp · Teen

Betty CooperArchie AndrewsMoose Mason

The Question

5 pp · Teen

Ethel MuggsVeronica LodgeJughead JonesArchie Andrews

Wet Fret

1 pp · Humor, Teen

Jughead JonesArchie AndrewsVeronica Lodge

Whodunit

5 pp · Teen

Archie AndrewsVeronica LodgeJughead JonesPop Tate

In "Whodunit," Archie faces a classic dilemma: a Friday night concert with Veronica or catching the final episode of his favorite TV show. Veronica offers a solution—she’ll tape the episode on her new VCR, but Archie can’t help wondering if she’s really as reliable as she claims.

Let's Face It!

1 pp · Humor

Li'l Jinx

Row Row Row Your Boat

8 pp · Teen

Betty CooperVeronica LodgeArchie Andrews

See No Evil

6 pp · Teen

Josie JamesMelody ValentineValerie Smith

Stew Style

1 pp · Teen

Veronica LodgeBetty CooperArchie Andrews