Cover: Steven Butler & Vincent Lovallo & Lily Butler

Archie & Friends #18

Jul 2024 · Archie · 3.99 USD

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In "Blockbuster Blowout," Betty takes a tumble when a falling clothing box knocks her out—only to wake up in a surreal twist, finding herself and her friends living out a fantastical version of The Wizard of Oz. Written and drawn by Dan Parent, this whimsical adventure blends the familiar world of Riverdale with a dreamlike journey through a colorful, Oz-inspired realm, all brought to life with vibrant colors by Glenn Whitmore and dynamic inks by Rich Koslowski. The cover, a playful mashup by Steven Butler, Vincent Lovallo, and Lily Butler, captures the story’s lighthearted magic.

Contains 2 stories

Blockbuster Blowout

5 pp · Humor, Teen

There's No Place Like Riverdale

18 pp · Satire-Parody, Teen

Betty CooperVeronica Lodge [as herself and the Wicked Witch of the West]CaramelDilton Doiley [as the Mayor of Munchkinland]Nancy Woods [as the Good Witch of the North]Archie Andrews [as himself and the Scarecrow]Jughead Jones [as the Tin Woodsman]Reggie Mantle [as the Cowardly Lion]Hermione Lodge [as the Wicked Witch's mother]Hiram Lodge [as the Wizard of Oz]Alice CooperHal Cooper

In "There's No Place Like Riverdale," Betty wakes up after being hit by a falling clothing box and finds herself swept into a surreal dream where she and her friends are cast as characters from *The Wizard of Oz*. As the familiar streets of Riverdale transform into a fantastical land of yellow brick roads and whimsical wonders, Betty must navigate this bizarre world—where even Jughead’s appetite has a magical twist—without knowing how to wake up.