Cover: Stan Goldberg & Bob Smith

Archie & Friends #63

Dec 2002 · Archie · 1.99 USD

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In "The Teenage Bulk," Dilton Doiley’s life takes a wild turn after a lightning strike sends an experimental muscle growth steroid splashing onto his skin—now, every time he gets angry, he transforms into a towering, purple-skinned powerhouse. Written by Mike Pellowski and illustrated by Rex W. Lindsey, with inks by Rich Koslowski and colors by Barry Grossman, this 2002 tale blends classic Archie humor with a surprisingly physical twist. The cover, by Stan Goldberg and Bob Smith, captures the moment of transformation with classic flair.

Contains 5 stories

The Teenage Bulk

11 pp · Humor, Teen

Dilton Doiley

When a lightning strike knocks Dilton’s experimental muscle growth steroid onto his skin, he discovers a shocking side effect: every time he gets angry, he transforms into a purple-skinned, muscle-bound powerhouse. Now he’s got to keep his cool—literally—while navigating the chaos of Riverdale, one explosive outburst at a time.

When Dilton and Jughead Put Their Heads Together

1 pp · Humor, Teen

Dilton DoileyJughead Jones

Getting Away from It All

1 pp · Humor

Pop TateArchie Andrews

A Singular Idea

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Josie and the Pussycats [Josie McCoyMelody ValentineValerie Brown]Alexander Cabot III

An Old Fashioned Evening at Home

6 pp · Teen

Hiram LodgeVeronica LodgeArchie AndrewsBetty CooperJughead JonesHermione Lodge

Veronica and her friends are pulled away from their screens for a rare, unplugged evening at the Lodge mansion, where Mr. Lodge stages a nostalgic gathering to remind them of the value of face-to-face connection. With board games, candlelight, and a touch of old-world charm, the night unfolds in a way no chatroom ever could.