Cover: Dan Parent

Archie & Friends #103

Oct 2006 · Archie · 2.25 USD

📊 ~2,156 copies sold its debut month

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In "Read Between the Lines," Archie and Veronica face a classroom challenge when their book report assignment takes a bizarre turn—after misreading "War and Peace" as "War and Pieces," they end up watching a sci-fi film instead. Written and illustrated by Dan Parent, with inks by Rich Koslowski, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Jack Morelli, this 2006 issue captures the usual humor and heart of the Archie gang, all while keeping the cover by Dan Parent as a playful nod to the mix-up.

Contains 3 stories

Read Between the Lines

11 pp · Humor, Teen

Archie AndrewsBetty CooperMiss GrundyVeronica LodgeJughead JonesReggie Mantle

Archie and Veronica are flummoxed when they’re assigned *War and Peace* after fumbling their book reports—Betty’s on *Romeo and Juliet*, Reggie’s on Napoleon, and Jughead’s deciphering a Julia Child cookbook. In a mix-up that’s equal parts chaos and comedy, they accidentally swap the novel for an alien movie titled *War and Pieces*, plunging them into a hilariously mistaken adventure.

Paparazzi Patrol

5 pp · Humor

The Pussycats [Josie McCoyValerie SmithMelody Valentine]MiloAlex Cabot

When a tabloid photo of Josie with a boy sparks rumors of a secret romance, Alex storms off in a huff, leaving Josie furious and vowing to never leave the garage again. She rallies her loyal tween fans to bring her cinnamon apple lattes, turning the garage into a full-blown, caffeine-fueled fortress.

Love in Blum

6 pp · Humor

Katy KeeneMackenzie KeeneOleander BlumKara Nighly