One of the things that sets Archie apart from other long-running comics universes is the dedication to both keeping old stories easily accessible, and creating stories that feel apiece with those older tales. “Archie Jumbo Digest” #328, which hits stores next week, is 192 pages of Archie stories. Two of them, both excerpted below, are new, and the rest are classic Archie tales. We present one of those classics, “Shattering Experience,” in its entirety.
Also of note, one of the new stories, by David Gallaher and Bill Galvan, features Archie’s superhero alter ego, Pureheart!
Written by Ron Robbins, David Gallaher and Frank Doyle
Penciled by Rex Lindsey, Bill Galvan, and Harry Lucey
Inked by Rex Lindsey, Bob Smith, and Marty Epp
Colored by Glenn Whitmore
Lettered by Jack Morelli and Rob RobbinsTWO NEW CLASSIC-STYLE STORIES! First, in “History Repeating” it’s time for the annual Riverdale Spring Dance and everyone’s getting into the spirit of the season—aka stressing out big time for the dance! Betty & Veronica discover they’ve bought the same exact dress thanks to the influence of Cheryl Blossom! Kevin’s trying to make sure Cheryl doesn’t ruin the entire engagement and Jughead is . . . well, being Jughead. While everyone’s spring fling is turning into a spring disaster, can Archie swoop in to save the day?
Then, we have “Breaking the Ice”, a brand-new Steel Sterling story that sees the hero taking on one of the most difficult tasks he’s had to yet—mentoring a new, young hero. Namely, Pureheart the Powerful! Can Pureheart prove to Sterling that he’s more than just sidekick material, and has what it takes to be a full-fledged superhero all his own?
Thanks to Archie for the preview, and make sure to pick up the digest next week!
