Archie Comics Digest #35

Archie takes up a surprisingly intense crusade against air pollution, turning his usual laid-back attitude on its head. His friends are baffled by his newfound zeal—until they realize even a little chaos can spark real change.

In "Aiming High," Dilton Doiley—ever the rational mind—claims to be above "animal passions" until a strikingly tall, elegant, and brilliant young woman enters the scene, throwing his carefully calibrated self-control into disarray. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, this 1979 tale from Archie Comics Digest #35 captures the awkward charm of teenage crushes with a touch of classic teen comic wit.

In "A Friend in Need," Spotty flees his bath and accidentally loses his collar, leading to his capture by dogcatchers. Now trapped in the pound, he’ll need all his wits and courage to make a daring escape and find his way back to Little Archie.

In "The Ghostest with the Mostest," Archie finds himself the unwitting star of a prank-turned-televised stunt when Jughead teams up with the crew of the "Sneeky-Peeky" films to scare him in a haunted house—filmed for laughs, just like "Candid Camera." With Weasel Williams tipped off and Archie determined to outwit the plan, chaos unfolds as the prankster becomes the prank’s target.

In "Long Smarts Cooper," Betty takes Veronica’s advice to heart, diving into Archie’s favorite hobbies with earnest enthusiasm—only to discover that his idea of fun might not be quite what she expected. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, this lighthearted 1979 tale captures the classic Archie Comics charm with a twist on romance and teenage logic.

In "No Time to Lose," Mr. Weatherbee finds himself caught between duty and surprise when he learns of a planned demonstration at Riverdale High—only to discover it's not a protest, but a heartfelt tribute to him. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, the story captures a quiet moment of recognition in the midst of school chaos.

In "The Book Mark," Mr. Lodge surprises Riverdale with a self-published collection of his terrible poetry, only to find Archie unexpectedly championing it. As students line up to buy the book, Lodge begins to believe he’s found literary fame—until he realizes just how much of a prank he’s been roped into.

Archie and Reggie team up to organize the school dance, turning it into an exclusive event with a high ticket price and limited attendance—setting the stage for a rivalry that’s as much about pride as it is about planning.