The Adventures of Little Archie #20
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Plesiosaur," Little Archie takes Betty on a detour through Spook Woods and the Hockomock Swamp, hoping her fear will send her home—only to find himself in a situation far stranger than he expected. Meanwhile, Betty’s three stuffed dolls—each with their own distinct personality—watch her actions with growing concern, whispering secrets only they seem to understand. Written and illustrated by Bob Bolling, with inks and letters by the same, this 1961 classic features a cover by Bob Bolling that captures the eerie charm of the tale.
When Little Archie, Dan, and Vicki take a boat ride off the Florida coast, their vacation turns into a prehistoric peril when a long-lost Plesiosaur emerges from the depths—driven by a desperate search for its lost mate. With Dan and Vicki trapped underwater, Archie must think fast, turning to an unexpected savior: the new hit song "Stone Age Rock" by Waldo Pinckley, which might just be the key to saving them all.
Crawford Crab, a lonely crustacean with a plain shell, feels out of place among his kind and sets off for the shore in search of a better life. Taken in by Little Archie and Little Veronica, who mistake him for a curious creature, he finds unexpected friendship—until it’s time to return to the sea, where a clever idea from Veronica might just change how the world sees him.
Little Archie tries to outdo Dewey Lippersnipper, Ronnie’s cousin with a grin that never fades and a knack for doing everything better—just as Little Archie’s trying to impress Little Betty and Little Veronica.
In "The Long Walk," Little Archie tries to ditch walking Little Betty Cooper home by leading her on a wild detour through Spook Woods and the Hockomock Swamp—his infamous shortcut, rumored to be haunted. Meanwhile, Betty’s three stuffed dolls—Caramel the panda, the vain captain, and the wise old witch—watch her every move with growing concern, whispering about the strange new behavior she’s showing, all while the forest itself seems to hum with secrets.
When Fred mocks Spotty for being small and unimpressive, the dog proves his worth in a surprising way when a snake sneaks into the house—showing that bravery isn’t measured by size, but by heart.
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Reprinted in Archie Comics Digest #14 (1975), Archie Comics Digest #15 (1975), Archie Comics Digest #18 (1976), Little Archie Comics Digest Annual #1 (1977), Laugh Comics Digest / Laugh Comics Digest Magazine / Laugh Digest Magazine #13 (1977), Jokebook Comics Digest Annual #3 (1978), Archie's Double Digest Quarterly Magazine #1 (1982), Archie's Double Digest Quarterly Magazine #7 (1983), Archie's Double Digest Magazine #19 (1985), Archie's Double Digest Magazine #24 (1986), Little Archie Comics Digest Magazine #33 (1988), Archie's Double Digest Magazine #136 (2002), The Best of Archie Comics #[1] (2011), Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #269 (2016), Best of Archie Comics #1 (2016)
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