Cover: Dan DeCarlo

Life with Archie #255

Jul 1986 · Archie · 0.65 USD

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In "Liberty Haven," Archie and the gang take a school trip to the Statue of Liberty, where each student shares a personal story about their family’s journey to America—like Andy Andrews and Moose’s great-grandfather, Laszlo Kharandasikov. Written by George Gladir and brought to life with vibrant art by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Bill Yoshida, this 1986 issue captures heartfelt moments through a nostalgic lens, all capped off with a cover by Dan DeCarlo.

Contains 6 stories

Liberty Haven

11 pp · Humor, Teen

Archie AndrewsBetty CooperVeronica LodgeJughead JonesReggie MantleMoose MasonGeraldine Grundy

In "Liberty Haven," the gang's field trip to the Statue of Liberty becomes a heartfelt journey as each student shares a personal tale of their ancestors' arrival in America—Jo recounts her great-grandmother’s voyage, while Moose reflects on the story of his great-grandfather, Laszlo Kharandasikov, and Andy Andrews traces his family’s roots back to a daring sea crossing. The story weaves together memory and heritage with warmth and humor, spotlighting how far families have come.

Miss Liberty's Torch

1 pp

Back to Basics!

1 pp · Humor

Sabrina SpellmanHilda Spellman

Snooze Ruse

1 pp · Humor, Teen

Working 5 to 9!

5 pp · Humor, Teen

Archie AndrewsMr. GriffinMrs. CravenReggie MantleVeronica LodgeBetty Cooper

The Hardest Part

5 pp · Humor, Teen

Pop TateArchie AndrewsMoose MasonJughead JonesDilton Doily

In "The Hardest Part," Pop Tate puts his faith in Archie’s bowling team, but when Reggie gets injured, the group reluctantly turns to Dilton for help—only to find that keeping score might be harder than they thought. With nerves on edge and pins flying, the team discovers that even the smartest mind in Riverdale has a few strikes against him.