BRAND NEW STORY: “Waterparked!” Betty, Veronica, Archie, and Jughead are excited because they are going to a waterpark for the day. Unfortunately when they get there the park is overcrowded and the lines are endless! Will their day at the waterpark be a big splash or will their idea of fun leave them all wet?

BRAND NEW DOUBLE-SIZED STORY: “Hundreds of Possibilities!” Archie takes a nap only to be awakened by someone pounding on his door. To his surprise, it’s his best friend Jughead—but not the Jughead he recognizes. This one belongs to something called the Time Police, and he comes with a warning: all the Archie space time continuum will soon be collapsed into one reality. Archie must join forces with Jughead to save the day—and all of time as we know it! This brand new digest series celebrates 80 years of Archie with the best stories lovingly handpicked by fans, beautiful art pages, and fun fan-centric bonus content. This is a must-have limited series featuring 8 decades-worth of the most hilarious and memorable Archie tales!

As we celebrate Archie Comics’ landmark 80th Anniversary, we’re taking a special look at some of the most notable stories in Archie’s history! First up, we revisit the iconic “Love Showdown” storyline: Archie decides he is finally going to make up his mind and choose his true love. On hearing this, Betty and Veronica fight for his affections tooth and nail with wits and wiles... who will come out the winner? Fan-favorite “bad girl” Cheryl Blossom returns to the mix as well, ensuring that the romantic hijinx are at an all-time high... and that Archie’s decision is harder than ever!

BRAND NEW STORY: “Pep to the Future” Archie and Jughead are at the Riverdale Library when Archie finds an ancient text in a hidden compartment titled “Pep Comics no. 22.” Archie opens the book... and they’re both transported immediately back to 1941! Archie sees the iconic scene from Archie’s first appearance as Archibald “Chick” Andrews trying to impress Betty while standing on a bicycle. Unfortunately, Archie accidentally knocks Chick off the bicycle causing a rift in space and time. Riverdale characters and places from 2021 start to spill into 1941, and Jughead fears it could cause the end of the known universe! Can he and Archie restore the space time continuum and set things right? Find out in this fun lead story that concludes our 80th anniversary digest celebration!

BRAND NEW STORY: “Pour Some Sugar, Sugar on Me!” The Archies have noticed that they haven’t been getting as many bookings lately, so they decide to shake things up! The only problem is that they each envision a new “path” for THE ARCHIES! Join them as they take a trip back in time and explore different musical genres and superstars and see if they can agree on what The Archies new sound and look will be!

BRAND NEW STORY: “HAPPY ARCHIEVERSARY!” Archie’s lasted for eighty years—which means he’s undergone quite a few art changes and different style choices over those last eight decades! Let Archie guide you through this history of, well, Archie! But it turns out to be more than just a tour when the different eras of Archie come to life in this fun commemorative story!

Celebrate Archie’s 75th anniversary in a special way with this commemorative digest! This issue is jam-packed some of the best stories, bonus art pages and fun intros from writers, artists and fans alike. Each anniversary digest is a special collector’s item for every Archie fan!

Young Hamilton feels the weight of responsibility when he must manage the family empire, even while coping with his personal monster from folklore, the creature called Tailipoe.

BRAND NEW STORY: “What if Betty and Veronica Were Guys?” We revisit “Reversedale” in this alternate reality story that turns the classic Archie/Betty/Veronica love triangle on its head! Who will win the heart of Riverdale’s most popular redhead Archina? Will it be Beau or Vernon?

THE BEST OF ARCHIE: 80 YEARS, 80 STORIES is a special expanded, commemorative volume of Archie's all-time best-selling THE BEST OF ARCHIE COMICS graphic novel series celebrating the 80th anniversary of Archie Comic Publications. This title features one excellent story from each of the 80 years of Archie's distinguished history. Celebrate 80 years of Archie and the Riverdale Gang with this fun, full-color commemorative collection of high school hijinks! Contains over 700 pages of classic, much-loved comic book stories - one from each of the 80 illustrious years of Archie Comics publishing. Each of the comics in THE BEST OF ARCHIE COMICS: 80 YEARS, 80 STORIES has been personally chosen by creators, fans and contributors alike. Featuring special behind-the-scenes anecdotes that shed light on decades of mirth, this is a must-have for all comic book fans everywhere!