Archie's Weird Mysteries (2000) comic books 2002

By Paul Castiglia and Fernando Ruiz. Get a double serving of icy cold treats! "Food for Thought...or Not": The whole town goes into a frozen feeding frenzy - except for Veronica, who refuse to eat such "common" cuisine, but when everyone's brains go numb, Veronica becomes the smartest person in town! "Let it Snow": By popular demand, Jack Frost and his friends from the Weatherworld (who last appeared in Archie's Weird Mysteries #11) return for a mystery of a different sort, as they grant a little girl's wish for a white Christmas. FC, 32pgs. Cover price $1.99.

By Paul Castiglia and Fernando Ruiz. "The Love Bug Will Get You If You Don't Watch Out": Veronica dating Jughead? Moose sweeping Betty off her feet? Midge smitten by Dilton? Reggie falling for Ethel? You won't believe your eyes when Riverdale High literally goes "love crazy" - and Valentine's Day will never be the same! Plus: "How not to catch a Bigfoot": Teenage Bigfoot, "Sam Squatch" from issue #10 returns! FC, 32pgs. Cover price $1.99.

By Paul Castiglia and Fernando Ruiz. Featuring a story suggested by an Archie reader! "Yesterday Starts Tomorrow": A story suggested by our first "Make Your Own Mystery" contest winner, Jason Shrum! When time mysteriously starts going backwards, Archie and his friends are in danger of reliving the entire school year! The gang must travel to Time Terrace to find Father Time and set things straight - but he's on vacation, and he's left his inept (and Archie-esque) son Tick-Tock in charge! Can they make the world safe for calendars once more, or will time cease to exist altogether?! FC, 32pgs. Cover price $1.99.

It's another "Make Your Own Mystery" contest winner! "Lord of the Earrings" (by Paul Castiglia & Fernando Ruiz): In this intriguing tale suggested by reader Katie Toews of Alberta, Canada, Betty finds a pair of glamorous earrings that make her irresistible to boys and give her extravagant tastes in clothes and jewelry. Before you know it, she's conceited, snobby, and rude... sound like any rich girl you know? What could have caused this drastic change, and will her friends ever see the real Betty again? Also, "The Monkey's Claw" (Fernando Ruiz): Calling all "Archie One" fans: While cleaning out Beaumont's storage room, Archie discovers a monkey's claw that grants him three wishes just like in the classic story! Before he's done, he'll wish he never found it, as Riverdale is plunged into the Ice Age and sent back to Prehistoric times! FC, 32pgs. Cover price $1.99.

By Paul Castiglia and Fernando Ruiz. It's Another Make Your Own Mystery Contest Winner! "Toy Terror": In this intriguing tale suggested by reader Amy Kwok of British Columbia, Canada, Archie and his friends find themselves boxed up and lined up on the shelf of a toy store! How did this happen... and can they escape the terror of the remote control toys and kids on their trail?! Also: "Mystery of the Mole Monster" (by Fernando Ruiz): Archie and his friends fall into fear when a series of sinkholes open all over Riverdale. Investigating the creepy caverns, they find themselves face-to-face with a mole monster! Is there more to this than meets the 'mine'? FC, 32pgs. Cover price $1.99.

By Paul Castiglia and Fernando Ruiz. "The Galloping Ghost of Mystery Gulch": Everyone is delighted when plans for an 'Ultra-Leisure-Plex' is unveiled at Riverdale's town festival... everyone, that is except the spooky ghost horse who gallops through the proceedings! Who is the ghost horse, and why does it want the entertainment complex stopped? Pick up this issue to hear it straight from the horse's mouth! FC, 32pgs. Cover price $1.99.

"The Mystery of Lodge Manor" (by Fernando Ruiz): A monster sighting sends the gang investigating Lodge Manor, a creepy castle that was once the Lodge family ancestral home. But there's more than monsters behind this mystery! "My Laptop is Missing!" (by Paul Castiglia & Fernando Ruiz): Archie can't wait to write his latest "Weird Mysteries" column, but he's got no choice since he can't find his laptop! FC, 32pgs. Cover price $1.99.