Cover: Harry Sahle

Archie Comics #6

Jan 1944 · Archie · 0.10 USD

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In Archie Comics #6 (1944), Archie faces a classic case of teenage mischief when Mr. Weatherbee bans him from the Halloween dance—only to find the principal showing up unannounced. Written and illustrated by Harry Sahle, with inks by Janice Valleau, this early installment of the series captures Archie’s mischievous charm and the timeless tension between student and teacher. The cover by Harry Sahle perfectly sets the scene for the chaos to come.

Contains 9 stories

Introductory Page

1 pp

Oscar (Archie's dog)

Halloween Hi-Jinx

10 pp · Humor, Teen

Archie’s plans for the Halloween dance go sideways when Mr. Weatherbee bans him for misbehaving—only to find out the principal never shows up at the events anyway. When Mr. Weatherbee unexpectedly appears at the dance, Archie’s trying to stay hidden, but the night’s already full of tricks and chaos.

The Mad Shrimp

8 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

The Mad Shrimp (villain, introduction)

Oscar Joins the Wags

4 pp · Humor, Teen

Oscar (Archie's dog)

Nominate a Drum Majorette

6 pp · Humor, Teen

The Caddy

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Georgene (introduction)Mr. Tidwinkle (introduction)

In "The Caddy," Archie spins a fortune at a carnival and tells a pretty girl she’ll meet a red-haired young man on the golf course the next day. The following day, he takes a job as a caddy, determined to track her down—though he’s not sure if he’s the one she’s waiting for.

Buried Treasure

6 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

The Big Shot

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Lana Lamarr (introduction)

In "The Big Shot," Archie is determined to get Lana Lamarr to attend the bond rally, but she’s not interested—until Jughead steps in with a clever, if questionable, plan. Disguised as Lana, Jughead takes the stage, leading to a whirlwind of laughs and chaos as Archie’s promise takes an unexpected turn.

Untitled Humor story

5 pp · Humor, Teen