Little Archie Giant Comics #12
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Famous Flyer," a 1959 gem from Little Archie Giant Comics #12, the boys grapple with the looming reality of growing up—especially when it comes to marriage. With a mix of humor and heart, Ambrose’s dream of a life devoted to fishing is upended when the girls declare Bubbles McBounce, a new arrival from the West Side, his destined bride—only for her to quietly despair at being chosen for her father’s ice cream fortune. Written and illustrated by Bob Bolling, this classic story captures youthful angst with a touch of whimsy, all rendered in the distinctive style of the era. The cover by Bob Bolling perfectly captures the playful tension of the moment.
In "The Famous Flyer," Little Archie sets his sights on fame after his dad suggests being a "good mixer" is the key—and when Chick Cooper shares tips on building model planes, Archie hatches a wildly ambitious plan: to construct and fly a full-sized airplane. Meanwhile, the girls are busy crafting the world’s biggest mud pie, unaware of the chaos about to unfold in the sky.
In "It's An Old Saying," Fred tries every classic proverb to convince Little Archie to visit the dentist, only to find himself on the receiving end of the same wisdom when the check-up reveals his own teeth need attention. The humor unfolds with classic Archie charm, turning a routine dental visit into a clever twist of fate.
In "Brain Boobs," the usual mischief of the Riverdale gang takes a silly turn when the boys attempt to steal the girls’ ice cream and cake—first by capturing Ambrose, then by tricking Evelyn into trading the treats for a "brain box" they claim can solve any problem. Written and drawn with classic 1959 humor, the story captures the playful chaos of childhood schemes and the ever-fragile balance of who’s really in charge.
In "The Beauty and the Boat," Little Archie and Jughead take Evelyn’s playful idea to launch a sightseeing boat tour on Carson's Creek, turning a lazy afternoon into a lighthearted adventure—though they politely decline her offer to be the tour’s “boo-ful” star.
In "A Fishy Marriage," the boys grapple with the looming reality of growing up and getting married—except for Ambrose, who’s dead set on a life of fishing. When the girls reveal his future wife is Bubbles McBounce, the daughter of the ice cream parlor owner, chaos erupts as the boys compete for her hand, unaware she’s just as unhappy about the whole situation.
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