Cover: Stan Goldberg

Life with Archie #221

Mar 1981 · Archie · 0.50 USD

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In "My Son My Son Part I," Veronica falls ill after bringing home a souvenir sculpture from vacation, leading Archie to race against time to find its stolen twin—hidden somewhere in Riverdale—before the mysterious artifact triggers a wider outbreak. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with vibrant art by Stan Goldberg (pencils and inks), this 1981 issue blends family drama and suspense in a story that’s as emotionally grounded as it is unexpectedly urgent. The cover, also by Goldberg, captures the moment’s tension with a sharp, expressive portrait of Archie’s growing concern.

Contains 6 stories

My Son My Son Part I

6 pp · Teen

Archie AndrewsVeronica LodgeJughead JonesHiram LodgeReggie MantlePop Tate

In "My Son My Son Part I," Archie and Jughead are enlisted by Mr. Lodge in a high-stakes charade: pretending to be his sons to win a crucial business deal with two conservative foreign executives who value family lineage. With Archie’s charm and Jughead’s unexpected knack for improvisation, the unlikely duo must navigate the pressure of a performance that blurs the line between play and reality.

Trying

1 pp · Children

Charley HawseLi'l Jinx

My Son My Son Part II

5 pp · Teen

Archie AndrewsJughead JonesVeronica LodgeHiram LodgeSmithers

Rejection Dejection

6 pp · Teen

Archie AndrewsVeronica LodgeHiram LodgeBetty Cooper

Seat Treat

1 pp · Teen

Archie AndrewsReggie MantleVeronica Lodge

Head's Up

5 pp · Teen

Archie AndrewsVeronica LodgeHiram LodgeSmithers

In "Head's Up," Veronica falls ill after bringing home a souvenir sculpture from her vacation, only to learn its twin—stolen at the airport—may be the key to stopping a spreading illness. With time running short, Archie sets out to find the missing piece before the disease spreads further.