Archie Halloween Blowout (Pep Digital 25 – 2012)

At 113 pages, readers can forgive the retread material from previous Riverdale adventures.

Archie and friends rehash Halloween tales beginning with Halloween Scene pulled from World of Archie Digest issue 72. In this seven-page story, rival Reggie attempts to undermine Betty and Veronica’s time with the ginger-haired star of the book. His monstrous machinations backfire when Archie’s adorable apparel gives him the edge in amour.

Costume Brawl is a Betty and Veronica vehicle culled from Betty and Veronica Double Digest 216. The pair must learn to get along as they shop for Halloween costumes together.

The Archies are reunited for a reunion concert in Haunted Helpers from Archies Pals ‘n’ Gales Double Digest 145. The ghosts of concert hall past can rest easy with a new generation to carry on the musical message.

Cheryl Blossom guests in Identity Crisis. Her scheme to steal a kiss from Archie works, but leaves the hapless red head dazed and confused.

Jughead foils a business venture when food outweighs his fear in House of Fright. The story first appeared in Jughead’s Double Digest 116.

Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, stars in the next two tales. Oh, What Knight debuted in Archie’s Pals ‘n’ Gals Double Digest 145. The junior enchantress travels down the time stream to be at two parties at the same time.

Archie Halloween Blowout (Pep Digital 25 – 2012)

In A Monstrous Halloween, first printed in Betty and Veronica Double Digest Magazine 267, Sabrina finds it is what meets the eyes that’s important.

Betty and Veronica find Party Poopers come in all ages. The story first appeared in the duo’s self-titled digest, issue 237.

Halloween and a horror movie marathon are always a good combo, but Archie finds it’s the guests he has to worry about in Tricks and Treats.

Who Is It? is the question at Veronica’s Halloween party. Guests are tasked to come completely disguised so no one will know who they are until the appointed time or someone guesses. Jughead and Archie’s monkey business leaves both wondering what to do next in this pull from Betty and Veronica 167.

The 1992 Trick or Thief? From Archie & Friends has Archie earning just desserts for a job well done.

Veronica finds the Perfect Costume doesn’t always cover every occasion. The story first appeared in Betty and Veronica 193.

Lodge of Terror rounds out the hefty horror tome. This 1987 piece first printed in Betty and Veronica Double Digest Magazine is a lengthy 18 pages. Veronica enlists the aid of the usual gang for a scare fest at her Halloween party only to be outdone by her blond buddy.

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