Cover: Harry Sahle

Archie Comics #9

Jul 1944 · Archie · 0.10 USD

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In "Archie the Caveman," a prank gone wrong sends Mr. Andrews scrambling through Riverdale to recover his hidden love letters—after Archie’s April Fool’s jest accidentally unleashes a decades-old secret. Written by Ed Goggin and brought to life with energetic art by Harry Sahle, this 1944 classic blends humor and heart in a tale where a single box from the attic sets off a chain of mishaps. The cover, also by Sahle, captures the chaos with a playful, period-perfect flair.

Contains 8 stories

Archie the Caveman

10 pp · Humor, Teen

Arch-ee (caveman, introduction)Grun-di (cave woman, introduction)Veronica (as cave woman, introduction)Jughead (as caveman, introduction)King Bee [Weatherbee] (as caveman, introduction)Reg-gie (caveman, introduction)Betty (as cave woman, introduction)Oscar (as dinosaur, introduction)

Archie's Water-Proofing Solution

6 pp · Teen

Gabby

When Archie tries to impress the girls by waterproofing their dresses for the big dance, he accidentally sets off a chain reaction—only to find that water causes the fabric to shrink, leading to a chaotic surprise when the sprinklers go off. A classic teen mishap from Archie Comics #9, this 1944 tale captures the humor and heart of high school drama with a splash of unexpected mayhem.

Untitled Humor story

5 pp · Humor, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

Archie Mails a Letter

1 pp · Humor, Teen

April Fool

7 pp · Teen

When Archie’s prank on Mr. Andrews backfires spectacularly, the schoolteacher accidentally sends a box of long-hidden love letters tumbling into the yard—letters meant for his wife, Mrs. Andrews. Now, with the whole town catching wind of the romantic missives, Mr. Andrews must scramble to retrieve them before the truth about his secret affection is revealed.

Untitled Humor story

5 pp · Humor, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

Beetle (introduction)Mumble (introduction)Jumble (introduction)

And Now, Girls

5 pp · Humor, Teen

Dr. GeorgeMiss Neill (introduction)

Fresh Cement, Keep Off

4 pp · Humor

Oscar (Archie's dog)sidewalk paver