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Cover: Dan Parent & Alison Flood

Archie Comics Digest #116

Aug 1992 · Archie · 1.50 USD
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In "Etomer Beach," a wayward beach ball knocks Veronica upside the head, sparking a mission for Archie to track down the culprits and deliver a scolding—only to find himself pleasantly distracted by the two girls responsible. Dan DeCarlo’s expressive art brings the summer fun to life, while Dan Parent and Alison Flood’s cover captures the lighthearted chaos of the moment.

Contains 20 stories
Etomer Beach
5 pp · Teen
Archie AndrewsBetty CooperJughead Jones
Cry-Sis
0.5 pp
Load Ode
0.5 pp
The Way the Ball Bounces
6 pp
VicDanny

When a beach ball smacks Veronica on the head, she’s furious—especially when Archie volunteers to track down the culprits. What starts as a mission to scold the offenders turns into an unexpected opportunity, as Archie finds himself drawn to the two girls behind the prank.

The Moose Is Loose
1 pp
Snow White and the Three Giant Dwarfs
6 pp
The Talking ComputerJeeves

In this playful parody from Archie Comics Digest #116, Veronica uses her magic computer to outwit Snow White, while three prospector dwarfs dig for gems in the forest. When a charming ice cream vendor shows up, Snow White finds herself caught between sweet treats and a very sticky situation.

Bringing Up Daughter
5 pp
The Kiss-Off
5 pp
Billboard Mentality
6 pp

Archie tries everything to revive Pop Tate’s lagging business—starting with handbills, then a guessing game contest, and finally launching a banner over the beach in a bold, outlandish bid to draw customers back.

Talk Back!
1 pp
Splitsville
5 pp

In "Splitsville," Archie and Betty find themselves in a sticky situation when their bathing suits tear at the seam—just when they’re about to hit the beach. With no time to spare, they must each choose a solution that’s equally awkward, leading to a moment that’s as uncomfortable as it is unforgettable.

Something Suitable
5 pp
Lingo Jingo
1 pp
The Yakity-Yak Pack
5 pp
Bee Spree
1 pp
High Jinx
5 pp
Zelda[leopard]Professor Ion
Backpack Knack
5 pp
Lib Rib
0.5 pp
Miscue Rescue
0.5 pp
Summer Job Blahs
5 pp
Mr. McTavish

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Cast · 20 characters

Full credits

cover pencils Dan Parent
cover inks Alison Flood

Reprints

↩ Reprints Archie Giant Series Magazine #21 (1963), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #40 (1967), Archie Giant Series Magazine #175 (1970), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #81 (1973), Jughead's Jokes #50 (1976), Pep #319 (1976), Pep #330 (1977), Pep #341 (1978), Archie at Riverdale High #81 (1981), Jughead #317 (1981), Laugh Comics / Laugh #397 (1986), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #190 (1987), Laugh #2 (1987), Archie #351 (1987), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #191 (1987), Laugh #3 (1987)

Reprinted in Archie's Double Digest Magazine #109 (1999), Jughead's Double Digest #104 (2004), Jughead's Double Digest #194 (2013), Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #332 (2022)

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