Dates
- Cover date
- September 1961
- On sale
- July 13, 1961
- Pages
- 36
Values
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Editions and covers
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Creators
Stories
- Spare That Strike · 6 pages
After the boys suggest that bowling is a great way to get in shape, the girls decide to come along to the bowling alley and take up the game themselves.
- Capricious Caper · 2 pages
The girls chide the boys for lying around all day doing nothing, and insist on going to the beach.
- To the Winner-- · 6 pages
Wanting to be fought over in an old-fashioned competition, Veronica offers a date to whichever boy wins an obstacle race. Reggie proves better than Archie at getting past the obstacles, but the biggest obstacle Archie faces is Betty with a sexy new outfit and hairdo.
- Daredevil Daffy · 4 pages
The guys discuss the harrowing, risky experiences they had at the beach today. Only Reggie is unimpressed.
- Do Not Disturb! · 1 pages
Hap has just settled down to watch the prize fight on TV and is upset when Jinx wants to watch something else.
- The Cool One · 5 pages
When Archie sees Reggie with Veronica he astonishes everyone by playing it cool and not losing his temper. When no one's looking, though, he takes out his anger on inanimate objects.
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 "Spare that Strike'', "To the Winner-," and more!
Characters
Reprinted in
Archie Comics Digest (1973), World of Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest (2010), Laugh Comics Digest / Laugh Comics Digest Magazine / Laugh Digest Magazine (1974), Jughead with Archie Digest (1974), Betty and Veronica Comics Digest Magazine (1983), Archie's Double Digest Magazine (1984), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest (1987), Jughead's Double Digest (1989), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine (1992)