Dates
- Cover date
- September 1959
- On sale
- July 15, 1959
- Pages
- 36
Editions and covers
- Original editionSource ↗
Creators
Stories
- Father's Day · 6 pages
Archie's father doesn't think Archie spends enough time at home. Archie compromises and takes his father along with him for the day's activities. By the end of the day, Archie's father is glad to stay home.
- Lots in a Name · 2 pages
Archie takes his family's clothes to a new French cleaner. When the clerk greets him with "Bon jour!", Archie thinks he's asking his name.
- The Weight-Ing Game · 7 pages
Archie is almost broke, but Veronica wants to go to a fancy restaurant. Veronica is on a diet, but Betty dreams up a plan to make her think she is losing too much weight.
- Secret Tactics · 0.5 pages
Reggie gets fresh with Betty at a party.
- Tumbling Tumble Deeds · 3 pages
When Archie points out two circus tumblers walking down the street, Jughead says he can show Archie three tumblers right there in Riverdale.
- Duel in the Sun! · 6 pages
When Mr. Lodge asks Archie to come over for some fencing, Archie dresses in fencing attire, complete with foil. It turns out that Mr. Lodge wanted Archie's help to build a fence around his garden.
Publisher’s description
Welcome to Riverdale, the home of everyone’s favorite teenager, Archie Andrews - and his closest friends! Dive into these beloved and classic Archie stories, which feature all the elements that have become an important part of pop culture. See the love triangle that includes girl-next-door Betty Cooper and wealthy socialite, Veronica Lodge! Share a burger with Archie’s best pal, Jughead Jones! Square off with tough-talking Reggie Mantle! Sit back and enjoy a chocolate shake at Pop’s! It’s all here for you to enjoy. Prepare to experience wonders of the teens' beloved hometown with stories like "in "Duel in the Sun!'', "in "Fathers Day" and more!
Reprinted in
Archie Comics Digest (1973), Laugh Comics Digest / Laugh Comics Digest Magazine / Laugh Digest Magazine (1974), Archie's Double Digest Magazine (1984), Archie Americana Series (1991), Best of Archie Americana (2017)