Archie, Free Comic Book Day Edition #2

Sep 2004 · Archie · 0.00 FREE

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In "I Was A Teen Age Comic Book Character! (Part One)," Archie finds himself tangled in a whirlwind of mistaken identities when Bethany’s wigmaker father distributes copies of her signature hairstyle to Betty, Veronica, and Mr. Lodge—leading Archie to pursue them all in a series of hilarious mix-ups. Written by Craig Boldman and illustrated by Jeff Shultz, with inks by Rich Koslowski, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Vickie Williams, this Free Comic Book Day 2004 special captures Archie’s chaotic charm in a story that turns everyday teen life into a full-blown comic book fantasy. The cover, by Jeff Shultz and Jon D'Agostino, perfectly captures the playful spirit of the tale.

Contains 4 stories

I Was A Teen Age Comic Book Character! (Part One)

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Archie AndrewsBetty CooperVeronica LodgeJughead JonesReggie MantleChuck ClaytonCapp (a comic book shop owner)Joe Field (of Flying Colors Comics)Buddy Saunders (of Lonestar Comics)Bill Libowitz (of Golden Apple Comics)George Gladir (picture)

In "I Was A Teen Age Comic Book Character! (Part One)," Archie and Betty stumble into Capp's Comics Cubbyhole, where the usual comic shop banter turns surreal when Capp, feeling overshadowed by his peers, introduces Chuck as a rising star in the industry. With a spark of inspiration, Archie volunteers to write Chuck's comic—only to find himself unexpectedly pulled into the very story he’s crafting.

I Was A Teen Age Comic Book Character! (Part Two)

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Archie AndrewsVeronica LodgeJughead JonesBetty CooperPop TateReggie MantleMary AndrewsFred AndrewsChuck ClaytonGeraldine GrundyNancy WoodsMoose Mason

I Was A Teen Age Comic Book Character! (Part Three)

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Archie AndrewsHiram LodgeMr. DalyrimplePop TateChuck ClaytonJughead JonesBethany DalyrimpleBetty CooperVeronica LodgeThe Infestation of Super-Heroes [Smarty Pantys-7 [Dilton Doiley parodying Brainiac Five in a Cosmic Boy/Lightning Lad costume]Voracious Boy [Jughead Jones parodying Matter-Eater Lad]Rebound Kid [Archie Andrews]Insufferable Lad [Reggie Mantle, in a Silver Age Element Lad costume]unnamed [Betty Cooper in a Silver Age Saturn Girl costume]unnamed [Veronica Lodge in a Silver Age Duo Damsel costume sans cape]] (cameo)The Snoozing [with Jughead as Morpheus] (cameo)The Man from R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E. [Really Impressive Vast Enterprise for Routing Dangerous Adversaries, Louts, Etc.] (cameo)

In this lighthearted third installment of the series, Chuck tries to outdo Archie and the gang by drawing his own comic, only to find his ideas aren’t much more imaginative than theirs. Meanwhile, Archie nervously prepares for a date with Bethany, whose wild, unforgettable hairstyle turns heads before she even says a word.

I Was A Teen Age Comic Book Character! (Part Four)

7 pp · Humor, Teen

Chuck ClaytonArchie AndrewsJughead JonesVeronica LodgeHiram LodgeBetty CooperBethany DalyrimpleMr. Dalyrimple (Bethany's father)SmithersCapp (cameo)Dilton Doiley (cameo)Geraldine Grundy (cameo)

In this hilarious Free Comic Book Day tale, Archie’s romantic misadventures take a wild turn when he discovers Bethany’s signature look is actually a wig—crafted by her father, a wigmaker. When the wig is shared among Betty, Veronica, and Mr. Lodge, Archie ends up chasing each of them in turn, convinced they’re the real Bethany, leading to a series of laugh-out-loud mix-ups. Inspired by the chaos, Chuck spins the whole mess into a comic book starring Archie’s absurd, high-school-sized shenanigans.