Cover: Stan Goldberg & Rudy Lapick

Archie & Friends #18

May 1996 · Archie · 1.50 USD

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In "On the Air!", Archie rallies the Riverdale High crew for a live TV talent show, only to face a surprise twist when Principal Weatherbee swaps the students for teachers—leading to a broadcast that’s anything but entertaining. Written and drawn by Bill Golliher, with inks by Jon D'Agostino, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Bill Yoshida, this 1996 comic captures the classic charm of small-town high school life. The cover by Stan Goldberg and Rudy Lapick perfectly captures the show’s chaotic energy.

Contains 3 stories

On the Air!

11 pp · Teen

Archie AndrewsVeronica LodgeBetty CooperReggie MantleJughead JonesMiss GrundyMoose Mason (cameo)Ethel Muggs (cameo)Dilton Doiley (cameo)Professor FlutesnootMiss BeazlyMr. WeatherbeeMiss Phlips

When Archie convinces Riverdale High to host a televised talent show, the whole school buzzes with excitement—until Principal Weatherbee shuts it down and swaps the students for teachers. The resulting broadcast is a snoozer, leaving everyone longing for the real thing. The students’ return is inevitable, but how they reclaim the stage is a story of their own.

Which Witch Is Witch?

5 pp · Fantasy, Teen

Sabrina SpellmanAunt ZeldaAunt Hildathe Witch Doctor

Nothing to Sneeze At!

5 pp · Teen

Dilton DoileyMoose MasonBetty CooperVeronica LodgeJughead JonesMiss GrundyMr. Weatherbee