Cover: Rex Lindsey

Archie & Friends #69

Jun 2003 · Archie · 2.19 USD

📊 ~2,503 copies sold its debut month

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In "Downtown Countdown," Archie and Jughead accidentally misplace the group’s homework just before the deadline, sending Archie, Jughead, and their friends on a frantic search through Riverdale’s streets to find it. Written by Angelo DeCesare and illustrated by Al Bigley with inks by Al Milgrom, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Bill Yoshida, this 2003 issue captures the classic charm of Riverdale’s everyday chaos. The cover by Rex Lindsey perfectly captures the urgency of the moment.

Contains 4 stories

Downtown Countdown

11 pp · Humor, Teen

Archie AndrewsJughead JonesReggie MantleVeronica LodgeBetty CooperMiss Grundy

When Archie and Jughead accidentally lose the group’s homework just before class, a frantic search through Riverdale’s downtown kicks off in "Downtown Countdown." With Miss Grundy’s deadline looming, the gang scatters across familiar spots, turning a simple mishap into a chaotic, laugh-filled race against time.

Sports Reports

2 pp · Sports

Moose MasonPresident William Howard TaftElizabeth Robinson (sprinter)James Corbett (boxer)John L. Sullivan (boxer)

Go Figure!

6 pp · Humor, Teen

JosieValerieMelodyAlexander Cabot IIIArtie FaxxCourtney

Memories Are Made of This

6 pp · Teen

Mr. WeatherbeeMoose MasonDilton DoileyJughead JonesArchie AndrewsReggie MantleBetty CooperNancy WoodsEthel MuggsMiss BeazlyChuck ClaytonVeronica LodgeCoach KleatsProfessor FlutesnootMiss GrundyMrs. SanchezSvenson