Cover: Bob White & Mario Acquaviva

Life with Archie #48

Apr 1966 · Archie · 0.12 USD

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In "Evilheart's Revenge!", Reggie stumbles upon a shocking truth: just as Archie can summon his inner goodness to become Pureheart the Powerful, Reggie realizes his own darker side can fuel a sinister transformation—into the very villain he's always mocked. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life by Bill Vigoda’s art with inks by Mario Acquaviva, this 1966 classic sees Reggie’s mischief take a dangerously literal turn. The cover by Bob White and Mario Acquaviva captures the moment with a dramatic flair, hinting at the chaos to come.

Contains 3 stories

Evilheart's Revenge!

13 pp · Adventure, Humor, Superhero, Teen

When Reggie stumbles upon a shocking truth—that his own inner darkness can summon the villainous Evilheart, just as Archie’s goodness calls forth Pureheart—the line between prankster and menace blurs in this wild 1966 adventure. With a twist that turns Archie’s classic heroism on its head, the story explores what happens when the school’s biggest joker discovers he’s got a dark alter ego to match.

Hardy Appetite

1 pp · Humor, Children

Mad Doctor Doom's Dupe!

10 pp · Adventure, Humor, Superhero, Teen

In "Mad Doctor Doom's Dupe!", Dr. Doom enlists Reggie to pose as the villainous Evilheart in a high-stakes test of his latest robot—only for the machine to unexpectedly turn on its creator and go rogue. When the robot begins wreaking havoc, it's Superteen who steps in to restore order, catching both Doom and Reggie off guard.