Archie's Weird Mysteries #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Shriek," Jughead and Betty encounter a mysterious hermit who warns them of a leaf monster stalking Riverdale. When Archie and Veronica spot the creature outside, a sudden chase begins—only to be interrupted by the sheriff, who claims the town’s been overrun by strange, inexplicable monsters since the school opened. As the gang starts speaking in odd catchphrases like "Jinkies!" and "Zoinks!" and even Hot Dog begins echoing "RUH-ROH!", the mystery deepens. Written by Paul Castiglia and illustrated by Fernando Ruiz, with inks by Rich Koslowski, colors by Rick Taylor, and letters by Vickie Williams, the cover by Ruiz and Koslowski captures the eerie charm of this 2011 adventure.
Archie signs up for Bo and Gus's Paranormal Investigation Camp, dragging Jughead, Betty, and Veronica along for the group rate—much to Jughead’s dismay. With the Mystery Mobile rolling and Hot Dog in tow, the gang arrives at the eerie campsite, only to be unsettled by a shadow that flashes toward Betty, leaving Jughead and Hot Dog on edge.
In "A Familiar Old Haunt (Chapter II)," Jughead and Betty encounter a mysterious hermit whose shadow warns them of a lurking leaf monster. When Archie spots the creature through the window during a quiet moment with Veronica, the pair sets off in pursuit—only to be met by the sheriff, who reveals that strange, monstrous things have been appearing since the school opened. As the gang begins speaking in odd new catchphrases like "Jinkies!" and "Zoinks!", even Hot Dog starts echoing them with his own "RUH-ROH!"
In "A Familiar Old Haunt (Chapter III)" from Archie's Weird Mysteries, Jo and the gang dive into the eerie routines of a mysterious camp, only to find their hunger leading Jughead and Hot Dog on a risky kitchen raid. What starts as a search for snacks quickly turns tense when they stumble upon a strange stash of leaves and dog biscuits—just as the camp’s leafy secret begins to close in.
In "A Familiar Old Haunt (Chapter IV)," Veronica narrowly escapes a leaf monster only to face three more as the gang flees outside—until the real Sheriff arrives with a leaf blower, unmasking the impostors behind the disguises. Betty’s sharp eye and quick thinking were key in unraveling the mystery, leading to the truth behind the spooky scare.
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