Cover: Stan Goldberg & Bob Smith

Archie Comics Digest #208

Aug 2004 · Archie

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In "P. R. Snafu," Reggie ramps up the rivalry with Archie ahead of a jet ski race, going full hype man to convince Archie the contest isn’t worth entering—after all, Reggie’s clearly the superior rider. Written by George Gladir and brought to life with energetic art by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith, and crisp lettering by Bill Yoshida, the issue captures the classic Archie charm with a splash of competitive banter. The cover by Goldberg and Smith perfectly captures the lighthearted tension of the moment.

Contains 16 stories

P. R. Snafu

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Surprise Prize

5 pp · Humor, Teen

Let’s All Scream for Ice Cream

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Triple Threat

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Beauty and the Beach

5 pp

Words and Music

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Lagoon Goons

5 pp · Humor, Teen

Jughead JonesBetty CooperVeronica LodgeArchie AndrewsReggie MantleEthel Muggs

Mellow Fellow

1 pp · Humor, Teen

Nobody’s Perfect

5 pp · Humor, Teen

Muscle Bound

5 pp · Humor, Teen

Way to Go

5 pp · Humor, Teen

Taking the Plunge

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Archie AndrewsJughead JonesBetty CooperVeronica LodgeReggie Mantle

It’s in the Cards

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Archie AndrewsJughead JonesMary AndrewsFred AndrewsBetty Cooper

Archie’s got a plan to earn some extra cash—convincing his dad to pay him to fill out Christmas cards early, even though it’s only July. With Betty’s gift on his mind, he dives into the holiday cheer a little too soon, setting off a series of silly, card-filled misadventures.

Creature Feature on Party Beach

11 pp · Humor, Teen

When Cheryl throws a retro 60s beach party, things take a bizarre turn as mysterious film producers invade the scene, filming the teens without permission and turning the celebration into a staged movie on a fake pirate ship. "Creature Feature on Party Beach" captures the chaos and humor of teenage antics gone cinematic, all under the sun-drenched haze of a seaside shindig.

I Won’t Believe It Until…

1 pp · Humor, Teen

The Big Psych

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Archie AndrewsBetty CooperVeronica LodgeReggie MantleCheryl Blossom

In "The Big Psych," Reggie ramps up the hype before a jet ski race, trying to talk Archie out of even competing—claiming he’s too good to bother. With a mix of bravado and mischievous confidence, Reggie’s attempt to psych Archie out sets up a classic rivalry with a splash of humor.