Cover: Bill Vigoda

Archie Comics #36

Feb 1949 · Archie · 0.10 USD

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In "Points of Interest," Archie finds himself caught in a mix-up when his mom nudges him to call Veronica—only to accidentally dial Betty Cooper instead. Betty, convinced it's a dream, scrambles to put on her finest white dress, only to be stunned when Archie shows up in flannel and jeans, book in hand. Written by Ray Gill and illustrated by Bill Vigoda, this 1949 classic captures a moment of sweet, awkward teenage tension with a pie-tossing twist, all on a cover by Bill Vigoda.

Contains 6 stories

Points of Interest

8 pp

Archie AndrewsFred AndrewsMary AndrewsA. V. Hillside (introduction)Needlenose (a dogintroduction)

The Great Lover

7 pp

Archie AndrewsBetty CooperMary AndrewsMrs. Cooper

In "The Great Lover," Archie's mom pushes him to call Betty for a date, leading to a flustered mix-up when he accidentally reaches her. Betty, convinced she’s dreaming, dresses in her finest white dress, only to be disappointed when Archie shows up in jeans and a flannel shirt, book in hand—intent on a quiet evening.

Baby Sitting Blues

6 pp

Betty CooperVeronica Lodge

The Spirit of "48"

8 pp

Archie AndrewsMiss GrundyReggie MantleJughead JonesGeorge Washington (dream)Abraham Lincoln (dream)Teddy Roosevelt (dream)

In "The Spirit of '48," Archie stumbles into a dreamlike journey through American history after a Lincoln statue knocks him out during a school project. Guided by the spirits of past icons, he witnesses pivotal moments that bring the nation's story to life—each encounter revealing how history shapes the present.

It's a Woman's World!

4 pp

Archie AndrewsReggie MantleBetty CooperVeronica Lodge

Tricks of the Trade

9 pp

Archie AndrewsReggie MantleVeronica LodgeMr. WeatherbeeJughead Jones