Archie Annual Digest #59
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Mermaid Service!", Archie takes on a surprisingly sticky mission: helping Mr. Weatherbee shed a few pounds through a series of active outings. But every adventure ends with the principal finding a way to eat—until a mishap lands him in the hospital and, at last, on a forced diet. Written by George Gladir and illustrated by Dan De Carlo Jr., with inks by Jim De Carlo and lettering by Bill Yoshida, this 1991 annual features the classic charm of the Riverdale gang, all under cover by Dan DeCarlo and Alison Flood.
In "Limo Rock," Josie spins a wild idea that turns Alex’s sleek new super-stretch limo into the ultimate music video stage, sending the Pussycats on a high-speed creative chase. With a dash of humor and a whole lot of stretch, the band’s latest project takes a surprising turn—right out of the garage and into the backseat.
Archie’s trying to keep things tidy while tutoring kids, leaving a stack of test questions on the hall table—only for his dad to accidentally grab the wrong envelope during a tax audit. The mix-up sets off a chain of small but perfectly chaotic misunderstandings.
When Pop spins tales of treasure hidden beneath Lake Riverdale, Archie, Jughead, Betty, and Veronica don’t hesitate—grabbing scuba gear for a dive into the deep. With hopes high and curiosity stronger than the current, they plunge into the lake’s murky depths, ready to uncover whatever secrets the bottom might hold.
When Archie volunteers to help Mr. Weatherbee shed a few pounds through fun activities, the principal’s knack for finding snacks turns every outing into a culinary catastrophe—until an accident lands him in the hospital, where he’s finally stuck on a forced diet.
Archie’s dad gives him one last chance to clean his room before his date with Veronica, but the usual chaos is hard to resist—especially when old photos and a forgotten video game pull him off track. With the clock ticking and the closet already stuffed to the brim, it’s another classic case of teenage procrastination in full swing.
When news spreads that Archie has a new above-ground pool, the entire gang floods his backyard in a chaotic rush to get in. But Veronica, ever the pragmatist, offers a peaceful escape—her much larger pool—where Archie, Jughead, and her dad can finally swim without the crowd.
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↩ Reprints Archie #164 (1966), Archie's Joke Book Magazine #174 (1972), Archie's Joke Book Magazine #213 (1975), Archie and Me #87 (1976), Reggie and Me #102 (1978), Archie's Joke Book Magazine #260 (1979), Archie Giant Series Magazine #561 (1986), Archie Giant Series Magazine #562 (1986), Betty's Diary #3 (1986), Archie #343 (1986), Archie Giant Series Magazine #563 (1986), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #183 (1986), Archie at Riverdale High #111 (1986), Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #344 (1986)
Reprinted in Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #67 (2002), Archie Giant Comics Digest #[nn] (2014), Archie's Funhouse Double Digest #7 (2014), World of Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #79 (2018), Archie 1000 Page Comics Romp #[nn] (2018)
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