Cover: Stan Goldberg & Bob Smith

Archie & Friends #82

Jul 2004 · Archie · 2.19 USD

📊 ~2,106 copies sold its debut month

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In "Lance Colby, L.A.U.G.H. Agent," Betty and Veronica stumble upon a surprising connection between Archie’s high school days and a mysterious figure from Mr. Weatherbee’s senior class yearbook, sparking a lighthearted mystery that blends nostalgia with a touch of spy intrigue. Written by Mike Pellowski and brought to life with vibrant art by Stan Goldberg—whose cover pencils are joined by Bob Smith’s inks—this 2004 issue offers a playful twist on familiar characters, all rendered in the classic Archie style.

Contains 4 stories

Lance Colby, L.A.U.G.H. Agent

12 pp · Teen

Archie AndrewsLance ColbyMr. WeatherbeeBetty CooperVeronica LodgeDilton DoileyMiss GrundyJughead JonesGeneral Payne

Fraidy-Cat Friday

5 pp · Humor

Josie and the Pussycats [Josie McCoyMelody ValentineValerie Brown]

Spring Has Sprung

1 pp · Humor

Dilton DoileyHot Dog

Not to Be Bee

5 pp · Teen

Archie AndrewsMr. WeatherbeeVeronica LodgeBetty CooperReggie Mantle

In "Not to Be Bee," Betty and Veronica stumble upon a surprising twist while flipping through Mr. Weatherbee's old yearbook—some familiar faces and moments from Archie's high school days echo eerily with their own. The past and present blur in a quiet moment of reflection, raising questions about what really defines a student’s legacy.