Dilton's Strange Science
Archie · 1989–1990 · 5 issues
About the series
In this short-lived late-1980s Archie Comics series, the spotlight shifts to brainy Dilton Doiley as he navigates a world of wacky, kid-friendly science experiments and inventions. Written primarily by Mike Pellowski, Bill Golliher, and Victor Gorelick, with Golliher also handling the art, the five-issue run blends classic Riverdale humor with light sci-fi mischief. Dilton’s creations often pull Archie, Betty, and new friend Danni Malloy into playful predicaments, offering a quirky change of pace from standard teen hijinks. It’s a charming, forgotten corner of the Archie universe that lets its most intellectual resident take the lead.