Archie's Festival #[nn]

Jan 1980 · Fleming H. Revell Company · 0.49 USD

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In "Archie's Festival," the gang's elaborate float—powered by Archie’s trusty Ol’ Betsy—makes a dramatic entrance at the town’s annual parade, only to meet a fiery fate when a burst of fireworks sends it crashing down. With humor and heart, Al Hartley’s writing and art bring the classic characters to life in a charming, lighthearted story, while Dan DeCarlo’s inks lend the pages their signature polish. The cover, also by Hartley, captures the moment of chaos with playful flair.

Contains 5 stories

Archie's Festival

11 pp · Humor, Religious, Teen

Archie takes the lead on organizing the school festival, much to Mr. Weatherbee’s quiet dread—because when Archie’s in charge, chaos is practically guaranteed. With his usual mix of enthusiasm and questionable planning, he’s determined to make it a day no one will forget.

The Wrap Flap

4 pp · Humor, Religious, Teen

The Real Thing

3 pp · Humor, Religious, Teen

In "The Real Thing," Miss Beazly and Miss Grundy worry their wares—beans and needlepoint—aren’t selling, especially as a crowd gathers around Betty and Ethel’s Bible Club display at the festival. The story captures the quiet, humorous tension of small-town pride and the unexpected spotlight that comes with being part of something bigger.

The Float Goat

4 pp · Humor, Religious, Teen

Peace By Piece!

7 pp · Humor, Religious, Teen

In "Peace By Piece!", Archie and the gang bring their wildly elaborate Peace Float to the festival, complete with Ol' Betsy powering it through the parade—until a well-timed burst of fireworks sends the whole thing into a spectacular, comical collapse. The chaos earns them a surprising prize, proving that even the most unhinged efforts can find their moment in the sun.