Cover: Dan DeCarlo

Life with Archie #234

Nov 1982 · Archie · 0.60 USD

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In "The Traffic Jam Left a Bitter Taste or Bad Luck at the Cloverleaf," Dilton's van goes missing, sending Archie and the gang on a surprisingly aerial rescue mission with Archie's uncle—only to discover the culprit was a delayed alarm system that left the van stranded in plain sight. Written and illustrated by Bob Bolling, with inks by Rudy Lapick, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Bill Yoshida, this 1982 classic blends suburban charm with a touch of whimsical detective work, all capped by Dan DeCarlo’s iconic cover.

Contains 5 stories

The Traffic Jam Left a Bitter Taste or Bad Luck at the Cloverleaf

6 pp · Humor, Crime, Teen

Archie AndrewsDilton DoileyChester PunkettBurt (Archie's uncle)

When Dilton’s van goes missing during a particularly frustrating traffic jam, Archie and the gang find themselves in the unusual position of chasing it through the skies—riding in a helicopter with Archie’s uncle. What starts as a mundane mystery takes a surreal turn as they uncover the clever, delayed alarm system Dilton rigged, leading to a surprising recovery.

Splits-ville

1 pp · Humor, Teen

Oh, Brother

6 pp · Humor

Archie AndrewsJughead JonesReggie Mantle

The Greed Healers

5 pp · Humor, Crime

Archie AndrewsVeronica LodgeChuck ClaytonHiram LodgeHubert Smithers

In "The Greed Healers," Archie and Chuck take on a suspicious claim after Veronica accidentally bumps another car, only for the driver to demand a lawsuit over a staged injury. With the truth at stake and Mr. Lodge’s reputation on the line, the duo sets out to uncover the man’s scheme—before greed gets the upper hand.

Jewels and Justice

5 pp · Crime, Teen

Archie AndrewsBetty Cooper

In "Jewels and Justice," Archie and Betty stumble upon a confused man on a quiet country road, only to be wrongly accused by the police of stealing the diamonds he was transporting. As suspicion falls on them, the teens must clear their names before the truth is lost in a web of misunderstandings.