Cover: Dan DeCarlo

Life with Archie #98

Jun 1970 · Archie · 0.15 USD

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In "The Careful One," Archie and Jughead’s loud musical jam session takes an unexpected turn when their sound accidentally blasts through the school’s PA system—unaware that their noise is more than just a classroom disruption. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with Harry Lucey’s expressive art, Marty Epp’s inks, Barry Grossman’s colors, and Bill Yoshida’s crisp lettering, this 1970 issue captures the classic Archie charm with a quiet, thoughtful twist. Dan DeCarlo’s cover perfectly captures the lighthearted tension of the moment.

Contains 5 stories

The Careful One

6 pp · Humor, Teen

school nursestudent

Jungle Rot

6 pp · Humor, Teen

In "Jungle Rot," Mr. Lodge sets off on a wild expedition to find the legendary Dr. Livingston, only to stumble into a bizarre safari with Archie as his eccentric white hunter, Jughead as a surprisingly agile ape man, and Betty and Veronica as spirited jungle girls. The adventure unfolds with classic Archie-style humor as the unlikely crew navigates the absurdities of the jungle—no maps, no compasses, just pure chaos and a whole lot of laughs.

Word to the Wise

5 pp · Humor, Teen

Rocky

In "Word to the Wise," Archie tries out a new persona as a wise, wandering guru—complete with white hair and tattered clothes—only to find his act wins over the girls. But when Principal Weatherbee steps in, Moose and Rocky deliver a chilly surprise with a cold shower.

Old Dime

1 pp · Humor, Children

An Ear for Music

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Archie and Jughead crank up their music to max, blissfully unaware their loud jam session has accidentally hijacked the school’s PA system—much to the dismay of the more sensitive adults around them. Their carefree rock-and-roll energy clashes with the quiet world of the school’s older staff, creating a hilariously off-key situation.