Cover: Henry Scarpelli

The New Archies #6

Jun 1988 · Archie · 0.75 USD

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In "Funny Business," the Riverdale Junior Business Association challenges students to launch real after-school ventures, pitting Jughead and Betty, Reggie and Veronica, Eugene and Moose, and Archie and Amani against each other in a test of creativity and hustle. With plans ranging from a sandwich shop to a mystery-solving hotline, every team stumbles into unexpected problems before the competition even begins. Written by Mike Pellowski and illustrated by Henry Scarpelli, with inks by Rudy Lapick, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Bill Yoshida, this 1988 issue features a cover by Scarpelli that captures the chaos of the classroom-turned-entrepreneurial-race.

Contains 5 stories

Funny Business

6 pp

Archie AndrewsBetty CooperVeronica LodgeJughead JonesReggie MantleMoose MasonEugeneAmaniMr. WeatherbeeHiram Lodge

In "Funny Business," the Riverdale Junior Business Association challenges students to launch real after-school ventures, pitting Archie and Amani against Betty and Jughead, Reggie and Veronica, and Eugene and Moose. With each team’s idea facing a quirky, unexpected flaw, the competition heats up in ways no one saw coming—especially when Mr. Weatherbee’s rules start to blur the line between classroom and chaos.

Dream Date Nightmare

5 pp

Archie AndrewsBetty CooperVeronica LodgeReggie MantleJughead JonesEugeneGlory Carter

Archie Andrews lands a dream date with celebrity idol Glory Carter, but the spotlight quickly dims when her fame-hungry attitude turns the evening into a chaotic mess. With Betty, Veronica, Reggie, and Jughead watching from the sidelines, Archie must navigate the unexpected fallout of a celebrity crush gone wrong.

The April Fool

5 pp

Archie AndrewsJughead JonesReggie MantleMoose MasonEugeneCoach KleatsVeronica LodgeBetty CooperAmani (cameo)

A Sinking Feeling

1 pp

Moose MasonArchie Andrews

Ticket to Happiness

5 pp

Archie AndrewsBetty CooperVeronica LodgeJughead JonesReggie Mantle

Archie Andrews stumbles into a small act of kindness at the carnival when he loses his tickets and hands them over to a pair of struggling kids. Later, returning a set of lost keys earns him a surprise windfall—more tickets than he ever expected. With Betty, Veronica, Jughead, and Reggie watching, Archie’s chance at a night of fun takes an unexpected turn.