Cover: Dan Parent

Archie & Friends #139

Mar 2010 · Archie · 2.50 USD

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In "Are You Kidding?", the Archies take the stage as the opening act at Riverdale Amusement Pier’s Wonderland Weekend, setting the scene for a high-energy, lighthearted summer spectacle. With Betty and Veronica scrambling to come up with kid-friendly entertainment, the usual Riverdale chaos unfolds in full swing. Written by Alex Simmons and brought to life by Dan Parent’s expressive art, this 2010 issue captures the fun and friendship that define the series, with inks by Jim Amash, colors by Glenn Whitmore, and letters by Jack Morelli. The cover, also by Dan Parent, perfectly captures the playful spirit of the event.

Contains 2 stories

Are You Kidding?

8 pp · Humor, Teen

The Archies [Archie AndrewsBetty CooperJughead JonesVeronica LodgeReggie Mantle]Summer Spring

Jo and her friends are tasked with creating a kid-friendly act for the Riverdale Amusement Pier’s Wonderland Weekend, and when the pressure mounts, even the most unlikely ideas might just take flight. With Betty and Veronica determined to outdo each other—and the whole town watching—this one’s less about the performance and more about what happens when you’re asked to be silly, serious, and everything in between.

Moose & Me

14 pp · Humor, Teen

Veronica LodgeBetty CooperEthel MuggsMidge KlumpNancy WoodsReggie MantleChuck ClaytonMoose MasonTomoka YoshidaArchie Andrews

In this lighthearted tale from *Archie & Friends #139*, the girls unwind after watching their favorite TV show, the "Prize Guy," and quickly turn the conversation to their own ideal romantic fantasies—leading Midge to reflect on her longtime crush, Moose, with a mix of humor and heartfelt honesty.