Archie Comics Spectacular: Block Party #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Fair Play," the Archies are enlisted to bring some modern flair to one of Mr. Lodge’s high-society soirées, only to be outfitted in wildly impractical, eye-popping mod costumes by the eccentric Mrs. Lodge’s chosen decorator. Written by Frank Doyle and illustrated by Harry Lucey with inks by Marty Epp, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Bill Yoshida, this 2015 issue captures the band’s charm and comedic struggle as they try to rock the party while wrestling with their dazzling, distracting outfits. The cover, by Fernando Ruiz and Jon D'Agostino, perfectly captures the zany spirit of the event.
When the Archies discover Mr. Lodge and his associates are profiting from the Riverdale Music Festival, their frustration turns into something more when unexpected twists begin to unfold—just as the summer heat starts to rise, so does the tension among friends and rivals alike.
When the gang throws a dance party at Veronica’s house, the music quickly draws the wrong kind of attention—Mr. Lodge is trying to nap, and Mrs. Lodge is mid-bridge game on the terrace. With the beat still going, the kids scramble to find a new spot, dodging one household distraction after another. Finally, Archie discovers a quiet corner of the mansion that’s still free—and just might be the perfect place to keep the party going.
Archie and Reggie team up to organize the school dance, turning it into a high-stakes event with exclusive access and a steep ticket price—only to find their plan sparks more chaos than they bargained for.
When the Archies are hired to spice up one of Mr. Lodge’s parties, they’re handed a wardrobe of wildly flashy mod costumes by the flamboyant Mrs. Lodge—leaving them stuck in ridiculous outfits that sabotage their performance.
When Archie throws a surprise party that leaves Mary’s house in chaos, the aftermath brings an unexpected twist: the next day, the whole gang returns—not to party, but to help clean up the mess they made. A lighthearted, heartfelt moment in the Archie Comics Spectacular: Block Party anthology captures the kind of messy, joyful chaos only teenage friendship can create.
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