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Cover: Dan DeCarlo & Henry Scarpelli

Archie's Vacation Special #3

Jul 1995 · Archie · 2.00 USD; 2.50 CAD
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In "Here Comes the SUNscreen," Archie finds himself caught between two worlds at Lake Arrowhead Country Club, where Veronica’s sudden interest in a new acquaintance leaves Archie sidelined—just as Betty finally gets the chance to spend time with him after securing her summer job at the lake. With George Gladir’s playful script and Stan Goldberg’s vibrant art bringing the classic characters to life, this 1995 vacation special captures the sweet, awkward charm of teenage summers, all under Dan DeCarlo’s iconic cover.

Contains 10 stories
Here Comes the SUNscreen
6 pp · Teen
Mr. Fred McMann (celebrity spokesman, ex-host of "The $150 Octagon")
Beach Banter
1 pp · Humor
Lonesome Pine
6 pp · Humor, Teen
Pressure Gauge
1 pp · Teen
Summer Blues
6 pp · Teen
Bruce

In "Summer Blues," Archie finds himself caught between two worlds when Veronica invites him to Lake Arrowhead Country Club—only to quickly sideline him upon the arrival of a male acquaintance. Left momentarily adrift, Archie reconnects with Betty, who’s also at the lake, working a summer job and finally getting the chance to spend time together.

The Gamblers
6 pp · Teen
Directional Signals!
1 pp · Teen
The Long Wait
5 pp · Humor, Teen
Alarmed
1 pp · Teen
Double Trouble
6 pp · Teen

Archie finds himself in a classic predicament when he accidentally sets up dates with both Veronica and Betty for the same day at the fair, forcing him to keep them separated while trying to enjoy each moment without a single slip-up. With charm and chaos in equal measure, he navigates a whirlwind of double dates, close calls, and last-minute escapes—all in an effort to keep the peace and avoid a showdown between the two girls.

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Cast · 18 characters

Full credits

cover pencils Dan DeCarlo
cover inks Henry Scarpelli

Reprints

↩ Reprints Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #161 (1982), Betty and Me #161 (1987), Archie Giant Series Magazine #603 (1989)

Reprinted in Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #52 (2000), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #96 (2005), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #104 (2006), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #144 (2010), Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #219 (2011), Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #230 (2012), Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #231 (2012), Archie & Friends All Stars #25 (2015), Archie and Me Comics Digest #8 (2018), Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #290 (2018), World of Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #89 (2019), Archie 1000 Page Comics Jubilee #[nn] (2019), Archie 80th Anniversary Jumbo Comics Digest #3 (2021), Archie 1000 Page Comics Acclaim #[nn] (2022), Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #330 (2022)

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