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Archie Giant Series Magazine #156

Oct 1968 · Archie · 0.25 USD
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In "Tree Glee," Archie faces his worst day yet—every minor mishap spirals into a cascade of chaos, leaving even his closest friends wary. As a town-wide Civil Defense drill sends everyone scrambling, his misfortune takes on a life of its own, turning ordinary moments into near-disasters. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with classic charm by Harry Lucey, with inks and letters by Terry Szenics, this 1968 issue captures Archie’s misadventures in a way that’s equal parts hilarious and relatable.

Contains 16 stories
Tree Glee
6 pp · Humor, Teen
ArchieJugheadVeronicaMr. Lodge

Archie’s determined to impress Veronica by taking down a massive tree, dragging Jughead into the job with promises of glory—and a free sandwich. But when the tree finally falls, it lands right across Mr. Lodge’s driveway, leaving the two teens staring at the wreckage with equal parts pride and panic.

The Unwanted
5 pp · Humor, Teen
ArchieSmithersMr. Lodgeelectronics expertelectric fence installer
Promising!
1 pp · Humor, Children
Li'l JinxLi'l Jinx's motherLi'l Jinx's dad
The Cure
6 pp · Humor, Teen
ArchieJugheadVeronicaMidgeMoose

Archie’s relentless hiccups drive him to desperate measures, and when Jughead suggests a cure involving Midge’s kiss, chaos ensues—Moose’s jealousy flares, Archie’s panic spikes, and the whole situation spirals into classic Riverdale-style absurdity.

Haunt Taunt
1 pp · Humor, Teen
ArchieJugheadcab driver
Double Play
5 pp · Humor, Teen
ArchieJugheadBettyVeronicaReggie

In "Double Play," Archie’s chaotic day unfolds as he swings from one friend to another—starting with Veronica, then diving into a snack-filled chat with Jughead, followed by a quiet moment with Betty, and ending with a competitive showdown with Reggie. The story’s charm lies in its playful rhythm and the hilarious confusion left in its wake, especially when Veronica ends up sharing a moment with Betty, none the wiser.

A Quick Change Artist!
1 pp · Humor, Children
Li'l JinxHap Holliday
One of Those Days
6 pp · Humor, Teen
ArchieJugheadMrs. AndrewsMr. WeatherbeeMiss GrundyPop Tate

Archie’s misfortune reaches legendary status in “One of Those Days,” a classic 1968 humor tale where every step he takes seems to trigger a new disaster. As classmates and teachers alike steer clear, even Mr. Weatherbee bans him from school—until a town-wide Civil Defense drill turns panic into full-blown chaos.

Soft Soap Artist
5 pp · Humor, Children
ArchieReggieVeronicaJughead
The Peril
1 pp · Humor, Teen
BettyVeronicaArchieJughead
Far Out
0.67 pp · Humor, Teen
ArchieMr. AndrewsTommy Tempointerpreter
Silly Question
0.33 pp · Humor, Teen
ReggieDiltonredhead
Push-Button Peace
5 pp · Humor, Teen
ArchieJugheadMooseMidgeVeronicaMrs. Andrews

In this lighthearted 1968 tale from *Archie Giant Series Magazine #156*, Jughead uses a wild animal tranquilizer spray to calm down a hyperactive Reggie, while Archie follows suit with Moose—just to steal a moment with Midge. When Veronica catches wind of the scheme, Archie can’t help but wish he had a spray for her too.

Wayward Whirl
1 pp · Humor, Teen
ArchieBetty
Space Spat
1 pp · Humor, Teen
ArchieVeronicanewsmen
Weights and Measures
6 pp · Humor, Teen
ArchieVeronicaMr. Lodge

In "Weights and Measures," Archie's latest prank takes a turn when he gifts Professor Flutesnoot a book filled with lead pellets, joking it’s "heavy reading." The joke backfires when Mr. Lodge struggles to lift the book, convinced his recent diet has left him weak—despite the real culprit being the hidden weight.

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Full credits

inker, letterer Terry Szenics

Reprints

↩ Reprints Archie #127 (1962), Archie #128 (1962), Archie #129 (1962), Archie #130 (1962), Archie #131 (1962), Archie #132 (1962), Archie #133 (1962)

Reprinted in Jughead with Archie Digest #14 (1976)

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