The Best of Archie #[nn]

Jan 1980 · Putnam Publishing Group · 7.95 USD

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This 1980 hardcover collection from Putnam brings together a selection of classic Archie stories, showcasing the timeless humor and high school hijinks of Archie Andrews, Betty Cooper, Veronica Lodge, Jughead Jones, and the rest of the Riverdale gang. Featuring tales from the golden age of Archie Comics, the volume highlights the enduring appeal of the characters and their everyday adventures, including appearances by Little Archie and the superhero alter ego Pureheart the Powerful. A nostalgic treasury for fans of the iconic series, it captures the wholesome charm that made Archie a pop-culture staple.

In "Introducing Archie," Archie and the gang stumble into a bizarre mystery when Dr. Jerkil’s lab reveals a shocking truth: Jughead isn’t who he seems. As the group races to uncover the secret behind the alien android disguised as a diner, they must unravel a deception that turns their familiar world upside down. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with vibrant art by Stan Goldberg, this 1980 classic features dynamic inks by Jon D'Agostino, bold colors by Barry Grossman, and crisp lettering by Bill Yoshida.

Contains 35 stories

Introducing Archie

6 pp · Teen, Humor

Archie Andrews [Archibald AndrewsChick]Betty CooperSam CooperMildred CooperFred AndrewsEdna AndrewsGramps AndrewsJughead Jones [Forsythe P. Jones] (introduction for all)

Archie's Taxi Service

6 pp · Humor, Teen

The Riverdale High principal (probably NOT Mr. Weatherbee)

Trip to Bear Mountain

8 pp · Humor, Teen

Archie AndrewsJughead JonesReggie MantleMr. WeatherbeeVeronica LodgeScottyStreaky Shore

Veronica Makes the Scene

5.5 pp · Humor, Teen

Penny Reems

Of Moose and Men

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Midge Smith

Short Cut to Success

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Moose MasonArchie AndrewsBetty CooperMr. WeatherbeeMiss GrundyJughead Jones

Artists and Doodles

1 pp · Humor, Teen

What's in a Name?

8 pp · Humor, Teen

Big One

Future School Daze

5 pp · Teen, Humor

Archie AndrewsMiss Grundy

The PH Factor

8 pp · Humor, Teen

A Matter Of Prejudice

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Final Exam

6 pp · Religious, Teen

DebbieJerry

Roman Revenge

11 pp · Humor, Teen

Archibus Caesar [Archie Andrews]Reggio [Reggie Mantle]Bootius LickiusBettina [Betty Cooper]Jugius [Jughead Jones]Moose Mason

The Bad Old Days

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Al CaponeGreasy ThumbRat NoseScarfaceDapper DanTwo Nose

Radio Rogues

11 pp

Video Tape Trauma

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Betty Cooper, Betty Cooper (Part I)

6 pp · Drama, Humor, Teen

Fatima Dezire (cameo)the genie (cameo)

Betty Cooper, Betty Cooper (Part II)

5 pp · Drama, Humor, Teen

Betty CooperArchie AndrewsJughead JonesDr. Jerkil [Mr. Clyde]

Betty Cooper, Betty Cooper (Part III)

5 pp · Drama, Humor, Teen

Dr. Jerkil [Mr. Clyde]the old man from the antique store

Betty Cooper, Betty Cooper (Part IV)

5 pp · Drama, Humor, Teen

the old man from the anitque storeDr. Jerkil

Gimmick Kick

6 pp · Humor, Teen

unnamed managerThe MonstersThe Cycle Tones

Don't Quote Me!

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Groovy Tech

5 pp · Humor, Teen

Weigh Out Scene

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Stanley

10 Feet Tall

10 pp · Drama, Teen

Mrs. Clayton

Switch

5 pp · Humor, Teen

A Fool for Cool

5 pp · Humor, Teen

The Devil's Triangle

11 pp · Adventure, Teen

Archie AndrewsVeronica LodgeMr. Lodgepilotunnamed aliens

Never Never Land

6 pp · Humor, Teen

unnamed commune members

Fashion Is Fun

5 pp · Humor, Teen

A Share of Happening

12 pp · Teen

John Goldwater

Young at Heart

5 pp · Humor, Teen

Fighting Females

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Little Archie on Mars

14 pp · Adventure, Children

AbercrombieStitchhead of the Grand CouncilPurple Creepnikun-named Martians

You Win a Few

10 pp · Adventure, Children

Lefty ToddBrad WilliamsPeggy Clark

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Cast · 36 characters

Full credits

writer Frank Doyle

artist Stan Goldberg

inker Jon D'Agostino

colorist Barry Grossman

letterer Bill Yoshida

Reprints

↩ Reprints Pep Comics #22 (1941), Pep Comics #25 (1942), Jackpot Comics #5 (1942), Pep Comics #26 (1942), Archie Comics #1 (1942), Archie's Pal Jughead #5 (1951), Archie's Pal Jughead Annual #2 (1954), Little Archie Giant Comics #18 (1961), Life with Archie #46 (1966), Jughead #161 (1968), Life with Archie #95 (1970), Archie's Clean Slate #[nn] (1973), Archie at Riverdale High #6 (1973), Everything's Archie #25 (1973), Everything's Archie #26 (1973), Everything's Archie #29 (1973), Archie's TV Laugh-Out #25 (1974), Archie Giant Series Magazine #225 (1974), Jughead #239 (1975), Life with Archie #162 (1975), Archie #258 (1976), Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #255 (1977), Life with Archie #180 (1977), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #113 (1977), Betty and Me #84 (1977), Archie Giant Series Magazine #461 (1977), Jughead #273 (1978), Archie Giant Series Magazine #469 (1978), Life with Archie #194 (1978), Laugh Comics / Laugh #328 (1978), Little Archie #145 (1979), Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #291 (1980), Archie and Me #118 (1980)

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