Archie as Pureheart the Powerful #3

Mar 1967 · Archie · 0.12 USD

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In "Terror in the Center Ring," Archie and Reggie are stunned when Veronica is taken — but the twist comes when Reggie transforms into the menacing Evilheart. As the real Veronica emerges, it's clear the kidnapped girl was only a look-alike, and chaos unfolds when Evilheart crashes his motorcycle on an icy road. With the Ice Cube making off with the real Veronica, Archie finally embraces his destiny as Pureheart to face the villain in a showdown that redefines heroism. Written by Frank Doyle and illustrated by Bob White, with inks by Mario Acquaviva, colors by Sal Contrera, and letters by Mario Acquaviva, the cover by Bob White captures the moment’s high stakes.

Contains 3 stories

Terror in the Center Ring

13 pp · Humor, Superhero, Teen

The Mad ClownLungwortHypno the Great (The Mad Clown in disguise)

In "Terror in the Center Ring," a mad clown with a twisted grudge targets Veronica at the circus, mistaking her for his ex-wife. With Veronica missing and the usual suspects stumped, Archie and Reggie don the costumes of Pureheart and Evilheart to save her from a ring of chaos and clowns.

Future Proof

1 pp · Humor, Children

The Vanishing Villain

10 pp · Humor, Superhero, Teen

Ice Cube

In "The Vanishing Villain," Archie and Reggie witness Veronica's sudden disappearance—only for Reggie to transform into the menacing Evilheart, leaving Archie powerless to become Pureheart. Just as the chaos unfolds, the real Veronica appears, revealing the impostor was just a lookalike, and the stage is set for a showdown when Evilheart crashes his motorcycle on an icy road. With the Ice Cube now after the real Veronica, Archie finally steps into his heroic role.