Get ready for a totally tubular time! The ‘80s were filled with bright neon colors and new innovations in trends and technology. Flash back to a time when wrestlers became rock stars, fast cars talked (with British accents), giant monkeys fought plumbers and 8-bit graphics were cutting edge! Join Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead and the rest of the Riverdale High gang for a return to the rad 1980s! This second volume contains the most radical Archie stories of the decade!
Archie and Jughead don’t stand a ghost of a chance when they crash one monster of a party! Get ready to get down with the boils and ghouls of Riverdale High! Enter Archie’s Haunted House, if you dare!
Christmas Toy Story": While playing Santa, Archie learns of a child's wish to get an ultra-rare, super-expensive collectible toy for Christmas... a toy so rare, it would take a miracle! "The Spoiler": Jinx Malloy is back, and strangely, this time he's brought nothing but good luck for Archie and Jughead! "A Really Special Gift": Archie has just the cure for Betty's holiday blues... and it's more than money can buy!
The sensational sixties… a time of dreams, hopes, revolution and sociall change! At the forefront of the decade were the nation's youth—enjoying the latest fads, speaking their minds and defining a generation. Ever timeless, Archie and his friends came along for the ride, exploring both the fun and unique brand of humor, as only they could! Journey back with us now in this eagerly anticipated volume.
Can't Stop Dating: Archie's dancing with danger - literally! - when he starts the school year off in typical fashion by asking not one, not two, not three, but four girls to the dance! Watch your step(s), Archie... after all, it takes two to tango!
The Manga Scene": When Ms. Grundy catches Archie reading a manga comic book, she assigns him a 500 word composition on the subject. Can America's foremost comic book teen learn about his Eastern counterparts before the deadline? "Note Well Taken": When Archie finds his father's old jazz trumpet in the attic, will it strike a joyful refrain or a sour note with dear old dad? "Posing a Problem": When Archie poses for a public service ad, the prospect of becoming a girl-magnet model goes to his head... until Betty and Veronica make him strike a difference pose!
In "Santa Saga," Archie's latest stint as a department store Santa may be his last if another bratty kid annoys him! Will the true spirit of Christmas prevail?Ê
The gang have all gathered at Veronica's beach house for a summer of fun in the sun! It's not all rest and relaxation though as Betty and her Green Girls go to work cleaning up the polluted beach. They could use some help from the boys though so Betty does what she must to entice attention hungry Veronica to lend a hand - call the media! Then, when Mrs. Cooper's SUV is in need of a serious washing Betty volunteers to help out. But how will anything get cleaned when Archie and Reggie stop by and a water fight ensues?
Fashion Detectives": When big-name designers seek someone to help them expose counterfeit merchandise in stores, they turn to a true expert: Veronica! She's recruited both Betty and Nancy to help her, but what they uncover is more than faux fashion! Don't miss the high-fashion fun and intrigue! "Scenery": The story that proves one person's (Mr. Lodge's) idea of a private, peaceful beach is another's (Veronica's) idea of an isolated, boring beach! "Pets Rule": The beach has gone to the dogs ??? literally ??? as the girls convince the town to reserve a special area of the beach for people's pooches!
In "A Friend to the End", Betty's imaginary childhood friend returns! How can Betty continue with teen life when Miss Fablo looks to pick up where they left off? Then, in "The Big Mess," Nancy uses her organizing skills to help Betty clean her room, but may have taken on more she can handle! Finally, "The Birthday Bash", Betty takes full advantage of getting stuck in the car with Archie to outdo Veronica!
The City Library": Archie and his friends visit the famous Salt Lake City library, and the popular "Night Flight" comic book store inside! Along the way, they meet comic shop owner Mimi Cruz, library director Nancy Tessman and other real life folks who teach them the importance of literature and all the arts in their state-of-the-art, multimedia facility! "To Act or Not to Act": When the lead actor in the school play falls ill, both Reggie and Archie claim to be the best actor for the part. To determine who the best actor really is, the drama teacher gives them a tough acting assignment: each must act like the other! Will the curtain fall before our hams even reach the stage?
A Time For Change: Archie suffers a setback on his new job when he forgets to set back all the clocks at the clock store! It's enough to drive his new boss cuckoo!
Archie hopes to win Betty's heart by being her partner in a dance competition. Will Riverdale's resident klutz trip the light fantastic, or merely trip up? Then, the local paper sponsors a contest awarding a thousand dollars to the most frugal teen. Guess which master of the "cheap date" enters the contest? Finally, when she gets a job making submarine sandwiches, Betty learns that special orders are more than "meats" the eye!
Archie and the Gang get down to some groovy stories from the Seventies! The '70s were a time for reflection, embracing the past while looking ahead to the future. As always, Archie and his friends were along for the ride, partaking of the best the decade had to offer. By popular demand, we're proud to present this second volume of classic Archie stories from the sensational Seventies! This follow-up to the original Best of the Seventies features more of the best stories of the 1970s collected into one high-grade volume. Witness as Archie and his friends get involved in one hysterical situation after another, and enjoy the fads and fashions of the decade: social relevance! The ERA! Inflation! The Bicentennial! Disco! Seventies teen idols! It's all here and more, in one amazing book. All we can say is... have a nice day!
Losers Can Be Choosers": Betty & Veronica's performance in the big beach volleyball tournament is less than stellar, but they certainly look fashionable as they flop! "The Things You Find": When Betty and Veronica have a competition to see who can come up with the best outfit from garage sale purchases, they learn that everything old is new again! "Two of Club": Veronica has Betty pose as a rich cousin at her "beach club for wealthy girls," but if it's one thing Betty's not, it's a "poser!
Good Bye Paparazzi!": The paparazzi follow Veronica home to Riverdale from a movie premiere, and it isn't long before most of her friends are vogue-ing for the cameras, too! "Scrap Flap": Veronica has no interest whatsoever in Betty's new scrapbook hobby... until she meets the hunky scrapbook expert at the craft shop! "Dancing Fool": Inspired by a classic beach party movie, Veronica comes up with her own dance step guaranteed to make you flip... literally!
The Last Straw by Joe Edwards & Stan Goldberg: Archie makes a real 'dummy' of himself when he loses the school play's prop scarecrow-three guesses who the scarecrow's understudy is! Faculty Frolic by George Gladir and Stan Goldberg: the kids get the faculty to teach them fifties dances for a charity oldies contest, but when Weatherbee and Grundy start cutting the rug, it's a case of 'trip, fall and lie,' instead of 'flip, flop and fly!' The Big Sleep by George Gladir and Stan Goldberg: stricken with insomnia at a sleepover, Archie tires himself out trying to fall asleep-and wakes up Jughead in the process! What, Me Worry? by Mike Pellowski & Stan Goldberg: when muscular Mick Strong moves to town, the guys think he'll outshine them on the sports fields. They're relieved to find out he's a cheerleader... until all the girls start paying attention to him instead of them!
The Demo": A salesmen tries to sell Archie and Jughead an interactive sports video game, but the teens consider acting out the action with the wireless device as just "going through the motions" compared to their real life memories. "Snow Woe": Will Archie and Chuck's entries in the winter photo contest wow the judges or be met with a "chilly" reception? "Trouble by the Foot": Klutzy Archie's clodhoppers have trampled everything in Lodge Mansion... including Mr. Lodge's feet! "A Touchy Subject": The gang contemplates what life would be like if everything could be accessed via touch screen.
The Stuffed Emissary": Those lovable Bronx Zoo bears named after Archie, Betty, Jughead, and Veronica are back! Due to popular demand, the fuzzy quartet, who first made their appearance in the 550th issue of Archie have returned... and this time, they're helping introduce "Grizzly," the soon-to-be famous stuffed animal who promotes wildlife conservation! "That Certain Sound": Archie is fed up with all the noisy machines that are ruining his nice tranquil summer... until he realizes the leaf blower next door is being operated by the lovely new transfer student!
Chills and Thrills": The Polar Bear Club is a group of (crazy) people who go swimming in the middle of winter! Archie and Jughead are curious what the fuss is all about, so they agree to take the plunge. Is there any way this story doesn't end in hypothermia? Read on and see!
Super Dupe-er: The Riverdale Comic convention is beyond comical when Archie is hired to wear the Hamsterman costume! The Big Switch: Archie's decided to turn over a whole new leaf - for the umpteenth time!
The Far Out Pharaoh": When his "loyal" subjects arrange a boat ride to his afterlife, Pharaoh Arch-Amon calls for his "mummy!" Don't miss the "ancient antics!" "Energy Saver": A dip in Veronica's heated pool is just the thing for Archie and Betty after a hard morning of snow shoveling, but why is Veronica so exhausted? "Alien Invasion": When he wins a satellite radio, Archie expects to get signals from far off... just not as far off as the outer space signals he seems to be picking up!
A Gaggle of Grief: Archie's goose is cooked when he decides to order Mr. Lodge a concrete goose for his lawn! View From Above (by George Gladir & Stan Goldberg): Watch out Riverdale High - Big Bee is watching you on the school's new web-cam... but who's watching him?!
Riverdale High's basketball team is on the verge of winning a division title but with Archie benched due to injury, they're going to need all the support they can get! Veronica will do what it takes to get the crowd pumped enough to propel the boys to victory, even if it means pulling off a death defying stunt! After that, Chuck envisions what the gang's life would be life with robot assistants and it's not what you might expect!
The Warning: A boardwalk fortune telling machine warns Archie to stay away from the opposite sex-but how can he, when he's heading for the beach? Circus Atmosphere: Archie is a bear for punishment-literally, when he tries to win the girls a teddy bear at the circus! Current Events: A manly fishing trip ends up with Archie, Jughead and Reggie getting the wind knocked out of their sails-literally, when the girls must rescue them from the strong currents!
How to Survive High School": Archie's got all the answers a teen needs to navigate through the tricky world of high school. It's too bad his answers don't match the teachers' questions! "Feeling Fuelish": Archie and his friends imagine a world without fuel - and it's a "gas"! "Come Blow Your Horn": Deciding a "new sound" is needed for the band, Archie takes up the Alpine shepherd's Alphorn. One note is all it will take to determine if his choice was good or baaaaa-d!
My Parrot is Gone": Veronica decides to train a parrot to do tricks so they can audition for the "People & Their Pets" TV competition... but it seems the parrot's best trick is a disappearing act! Can Betty, in her guise of "Nancy Clue, Girl Detective", track down the "fowl felon" who perpetrated the parrot purloining?! "Red Carpet Ready": The N-TV awards are the hottest ticket in town, so naturally the girls need to be at their stylish best when they attend the show! "In on the Game?": Three cheers for girly-girls - in Veronica's world, all a cheerleader really needs to do is physically show up!
In 'Fantasty Flair,' Betty dreams of Archie being a superhero and sweeping her off her feet, literally! Next, in 'Just Relax,' Betty and Midge take a vacation with Betty's parents and find out there is more than one way to relax! Then, in 'Shell Belle,' Betty takes her Brownie troop to the beach to collect shells to make some fun crafts. Finally in 'Love the One You're With,' Betty and Dilton find themselvse in the same situation.
Lift Tift: Archie wears a jitterbug costume to a Halloween party and all the girls expect him to do lifts on the dance floor! When it's all over, will anyone be around to lift poor Archie off the floor?
Excited for a new Betty & Veronica story? How about FOUR new B&V tales? First, in “The Minds of Betty and Veronica,” we get an inside look at what the two BFFs REALLY think of each other—and their thoughts may surprise you! Then in “The Wish,” find out what happens when Betty FINALLY gets Archie all to herself! Next in “The Shopping Scene,” can Veronica turn her shopping haul into profit? This time her spending spree may just help Daddykins’ wallet! Finally, in “The Winning Float,” it’s girls vs. boys! Find out if the gals of Riverdale have what it takes to make the best float at the Homecoming game!
Family Matters: When a blinding snowstorm cancels Ms. Grundy's plans to visit her sister for the holiday's, she prepares for a lonely cab ride home. Instead of taking a cab, however, she runs into Archie, who not only offers her a ride from the airport, but invites her over for Christmas dinner, too! It's a heartwarming holiday tale in the true Archie tradition!
Get ready for a totally tubular time! The ‘80s were filled with bright neon colors and new innovations in trends and technology. Flash back to a time when wrestlers became rock stars, fast cars talked (with British accents), giant monkeys fought plumbers and 8-bit graphics were cutting edge! Join Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead and the rest of the Riverdale High gang for a return to the rad 1980s! This second volume contains the most radical Archie stories of the decade!
It's My Life": In the classic tradition of Archie stories that break down the "fourth panel," Archie ponders his existence as the star of comic book misadventures... or rather, what life could be life free from the constraints of the funny pages! Along the way, he imagines himself as a superhero, a manga character, and more! "Mean Girls": Move over, Lindsey - Betty has her own "mean girl" to deal with in the form of Veronica!
Mr. Lodge prepares to set sail for adventure on his yacht! The best part of vacationing in the Caribbean? No Archie! You'll never believe what Archie is prepared to do to get aboard Lodge's vessel in "A Tale Oft Told!" The fun continues with "Get Your Goat!" where Archie meets his match against a goat with an attitude! Can he lead the goat back to its owner or will Archie be owned? Wrapping up the adventures, Betty discovers something distressing when her memories of a school trip don't line up with what is revealed in the photos! A picture is most definitely worth a thousand words in "Picture Imperfect!
A Not-So-Cool Yule": Archie is having a stress-free holiday season, until both Betty and Veronica give him “matching sweaters” that they expect him to wear – the only problem is, the designs the girls chose don’t match! "Cold Comfort": Veronica thinks Archie is being chivalrous about her onion breath, when he merely has a cold! "The Fix is In": When Mr. Lodge and Smithers see Archie with a tool kit, an unspeakable horror grips them – is hapless Archie somewhere in the mansion, trying to fix something? "You Never Listen": Veronica laments that Archie never listens, but since he’s not paying attention anyway, are her protests all for naught?
The ‘90s were a decade of innovation and invention. Personal computers and virtual reality were no longer science fiction. Popular music was transformed into a world of grungy college rock and poppy boy bands. Relive all of the trends that defined the decade with America’s orange-haired icon, Archie! Revisit the virtual world with Jughead as he devours digital delicacies in “Simulation Stimulation.” Archie goes Hollywood in “Ratman” and “Duggy Wuggy, M.D.”, and Betty pierces her nose in “That Certain Ring.” All this and more awaits in this collection of the best stories of the 1990s!
Hint Stint (story by George Gladir): Life is like a box of chocolates... and when it comes to Valentine's Day, Archie learns it better be a big box! Honest Arch (story by Greg Crosby): Four score and seven minutes into Ms. Grundy's lecture, Archie falls asleep and dreams of what it would be like to be Abe Lincoln... Archie-style, of course! The Good Skate (story by Greg Crosby): Reggie's on thin ice when he swipes Dilton's latest invention: automated ice skates that don't have all the bugs worked out yet! Hot Headed (story by Mike Pellowski): Nothing makes Mr. Andrews blood boil like running out of heating oil!
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