So just what was the relationship between parents and teenagers like in "The Wild Twenties" - 1920s, that is? This telling tale is filled with nostalgia for the fads and fashions of yesterday - and parental gripes that still seem strangely familiar! Don't miss the majestic mayhem when a duke, a prince, a king, a crowned head, some dogs and a duped darling collide in this "Royal Flush!" When Betty and Veronica get lost in the "Second World" of simulated computer worlds, can Archie bring them back to "actual" reality? And will Veronica ever say "Enough About Me," or does she want everyone else to be Veronica-centered, too?
What's It All About?" Even as a wedding guest, Veronica manages to make someone else's special day all about herself! "Shoe Coup": While Veronica breaks the bank for her fancy footwear, Betty's bargain shoes help usher in a new era for vintage designs. "The Smell Test": Archie decides to give both Betty and Veronica wildflowers to show how much he appreciates them... but allergies and buzzing bees may send a different message! "Video Game Gambit": Tired of countless action-packed video games turning their boyfriends into joystick zombies, Betty and Veronica come up with ideas for video games that will appeal to girls.
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!
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!
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 Parent Trip!": Riverdale High hosts a "get to know your teen day" - but after Mr. Andrews spends a typical day with Archie, he'll need a vacation day! "The Big Thaw": Archie can't decide what's worse - the frigid weather or the cold shoulder he gets after accidentally standing-up Veronica! "The Simple Life": Archie seeks a simple gift for simple Betty... but can she simply adore something so oversimplified?
Santa Cause": A bump on the head turns grumpy Mr. Lodge into jolly St. Nick - and the townsfolk end up with wads of cash instead of toys! "The Big Problem": Archie decides that his girl problems are trivial compared to giving counsel to the elderly - until he finds out the man at the nursing home has the same problems! "The Average Awards": Archie receives the "Average Good Citizen Award," and wonders how he can improve his average.
The Study Buddy": To combat sagging grades, Archie makes Dilton his study buddy, hoping his good habits will rub off... but will Archie's bad habits rub off on Dilton instead?! "Dog Daze": Archie's gone to the dogs... literally... when Betty and Veronica ask him to wear Riverdale's mascot costume for a school spirit rally. Naturally, Archie gets stuck in the costume! "Paper Chase": No news is good news, unless it's Mr. Andrews missing out on his morning newspaper!
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!
The Shoppers": Veronica thinks she's gotten around the hectic shopping season by staying at home and shopping online, until she remembers a gift she forgot... on Christmas Eve, of course! "Are You Sure?": Here it is, the story that proves once and for all that Archie is the man of Betty and Veronica's dreams - literally! "Santa Shortage": A Christmas party for needy kids without a Santa Claus? Better find a replacement... or two... or three... quick!
Pairing Off": With Archie's car problems making him perpetually late and in danger of detention after detention, the girls present alternatives: Betty urges Archie to take the bus in with her, but Veronica offers to pick Archie up in her sports car! Some people get "Lost" in the moment they get behind the wheel of a car, but Veronica doesn't even get that far - she's still working our way out of her labyrinthine closet! When the girls score a "Backstage Pass" to the "Tumbling Boulders" concert, they're surprised to learn that offstage the band is more "mild" than "wild!
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!
Arch is in the House": Archie's literally stuck in a doghouse! "Tricky Triumph": Reggie manages to beat Archie in one water sports competition by lending Archie faulty equipment. Then in "Barbecue Blunder," sometimes it's fun to reminisce about picnics gone by!
The Cheap Date": A lesson in Archie economics: even when you're out of cash, you can always run out of more! "Giving Orders": Tired of the nickname, "Mister Mess-up," Archie bets Reggie that he can handle any difficult task... and has a difficult time winning that bet! "Let's Get Campy": Spooky campfire stories have Archie spooked as he chaperones campers on a dark and scary night!
Wreck-ommendation": To get Archie out of his hair... and his mansion... Mr. Lodge agrees to write him a letter of recommendation. "Changing Times": Feeling passed by, useless and "fossilized" by rapidly advancing technology, Mr. Weatherbee considers retiring. Will the students be able to convince him otherwise? "It's Downhill from Here": When Jughead and Archie agree to move a piano for Betty, will they hit a high note or be horribly out-of-tune? "Dancing Lesson!": When the parents of Riverdale's teens chaperone the dance, they wow their kids with dance moves from the past!
A Yelp for Help": Archie, Betty and Jughead decide to make extra money as personal aides, which only leads to romantic misunderstandings, canine chaos, and garage sale mania! "Par for the Course": A golf outing with a potential business partner turns into a golf "ouching" when Archie comes along with club in hand! "Lucklorn": Archie laments the fact that for someone who doesn't believe in "luck," Jughead sure has a lot of "good fortune!
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?
Arch and Crafts": A lanyard making contest at the camp where Archie and his friends are counselors not only brings back memories of a mystery Archie faced as a young camper, but leads to its solution! "The Fame Game": When a beach movie production comes to Riverdale, the teens are called into service as extras, stand-ins and comic relief with a capital Jughead! "The Wrong Goodbye": Archie finally gets an invite to Veronica's beach retreat, but with the send-off Betty gives him he might never arrive!
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?
Return to Riverstock." It's peace, love and rock 'n roll as Archie Comics commemorates the 40th anniversary of the original Woodstock concert! The Archies use the concert as an opportunity to promote environmental issues, while their parents see the event as a chance to relive and reminisce about their own experiences at the original Riverstock. This story is filled with the best the '60s had to offer - from peace symbols to colorful fashions, it's all here in this tuneful tale!
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 Big Flip": After nearing 70 years of being indecisive over Betty & Veronica, Jughead offers Archie a simple solution: merely flip a coin! "Teller I Love Her!": The new bank teller steals Archie's heart... but that's not all she pilfers! "Gory Story": Archie takes on a project he can really sink his "fangs" into - making a documentary about vampires! "Changing Times": Mr. Weatherbee shows the class of '84 how much things have changed... but for Archie and Jughead, the more things change, the more they stay the same!
Home Insecurity": After robbers break into his safe, Mr. Lodge upgrades his security system to protect his property... but who will protect him from the ever-pervasive new system?! "The Fall of Reggie": Realizing how much sympathy accident-prone Archie gets from the ladies, Reggie decides he'll take a few falls of his own... but will the girls "fall" for his scheme? "Prom Preparation": The perfect recipe: the annual prom plus the eternal love triangle equals a comedy of errors!
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!
Past Problem": It's deja vu all over again for Veronica when she flirts with a lifeguard only to find he's interested in Betty! It's shades of Nick St. Clair, the mysterious stranger who caused so much 'bad boy trouble' for Veronica in last year's epic story. And speaking of Nick, wait until you read the surprise ending of this story! "The Switch": When pretty exchange students from Norway invite Betty and Veronica to their country, Veronica turns the girls down to avoid all the mountain climbing - until she learns they've asked Archie and Jughead to go in their place! "On the Outs": When the gang congregates in the Lodge's entertainment room to play the latest video game, Mr. Lodge enlists Betty to use her smarts - and her knowledge of her friends - to lure them all outside!
It's Archie's third volume in our all-time bestselling The Best of Archie Comics graphic novel series, featuring even more great stories from Archie's eight decades of excellence! This fun full-color collection of more of Archie's all-time favorite stories, lovingly hand-selected and introduced by Archie creators, editors, and historians from 200,000 pages of material, is a must-have for any Archie fan and fans of comics in general, as well as a great introduction to the comics medium!
Archie 1000 Page Comics Extravaganza collects 1000 pages of new and classic Archie tales in one amazing volume--our biggest collection yet, with over 100 full-color stories featuring America's favorite red-head and friends navigating the pressures and pratfalls of teenagers everywhere! This book's format is akin to the hugely popular Archie Digest series and is filled with the same mix of wild humor, awkward charm and genuine relatability that has kept Archie and the gang popular with kids and families for over 70 years.
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!
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