Archie Comics Digest #20
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Kings and Queens," Betty shows off her new dress to Veronica, sparking a playful rivalry that escalates when Veronica tries to outdo her with a series of bold outfits—each more daring than the last. But Archie, lost in the challenge of a jigsaw puzzle, remains blissfully unaware of the fashion showdown unfolding around him. Written by Frank Doyle and illustrated by Dan DeCarlo, with inks by Rudy Lapick and letters by Vincent DeCarlo, this 1976 Archie Comics Digest tale captures the timeless charm of teenage antics, all under a cover by Dan DeCarlo.
In "Don't Knock Knees," Jo and her friends are tasked with judging the prettiest girl at the clambake—based solely on her knees—and Veronica finds herself unexpectedly fixated on whether her own knees measure up. The lighthearted humor unfolds as she navigates the absurdity of the competition, all while staying true to her usual flair.
When the charming new French girl, Suzette, arrives in Riverdale, she immediately captures the hearts of the boys—except Jughead, who’s more interested in food than flirtation. That changes the moment he finds out her father is the country club’s new chef, and suddenly, the mystery of her charm is tied to the menu.
In "The White Mustang!", Archie and the gang pay a visit to Mr. Lodge's desert ranch, where a thrilling ride on a spirited horse quickly turns into an unexpected adventure. When Archie and Betty set off on a gallop, they must outwit a rattlesnake and a prowling cougar in the rugged terrain.
In "Don't Quote Me," Veronica finds herself unexpectedly charmed by an older man who waxes poetic with literary flair, leaving her flustered and flattered. Determined to keep up, Archie dives into the classics, determined to out-quote the competition—though his enthusiasm may be outpacing his comprehension.
In "Clothes Conscious," Betty shows off her new dress to Veronica at her house, hoping to impress Archie—only for Veronica to counter with a series of increasingly bold outfits. Archie, however, remains completely absorbed in his jigsaw puzzle, oblivious to the fashion showdown unfolding around him.
In "Poor Fish," Li'l Jinx’s well-intentioned but wildly misguided attempts to care for his new pet fish take a hilarious turn when he gives them a bath with soapy water, feeds them constantly, and even tries to pour hot water from the stove into their tank—much to the fish’s obvious distress. The story captures the classic Archie humor of innocent chaos, all in just three pages.
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↩ Reprints Pep Comics #126 (1958), Pep Comics #128 (1958), Archie's Pal Jughead #50 (1958), Pep Comics #134 (1959), Super Duck Comics #87 (1959), Pep #144 (1961), The Adventures of Little Archie #19 (1961), Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #102 (1964), Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #106 (1964), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #30 (1964), Archie Annual #17 (1965), Life with Archie #40 (1965), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #34 (1965), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #36 (1966), Pep #208 (1967), The Adventures of Little Archie #49 (1968), Archie and Me #24 (1968), Reggie and Me #36 (1969), Archie #194 (1969), Archie #195 (1969), Reggie and Me #38 (1969), Jughead #185 (1970), Archie's Joke Book Magazine #207 (1975), Archie's Joke Book Magazine #208 (1975)
Reprinted in Archie's Double Digest Quarterly Magazine #7 (1983), Archie's Double Digest Quarterly Magazine #8 (1983), Archie Comics Digest #72 (1985)
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