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“Midnight Madness!”
Someone is moving into the old Potter house next door to Archie Andrews. But why are they doing it at night? And what’s up with the coffin-sized crate being hoisted into the basement? Wait a minute… Betty can’t be right on this one. A vampire?! What the Fright Night is going on over there, anyway?
“Party Poopers”
What is the proper etiquette for attending a Halloween party? How old is too old? And why, oh why, does Daddykins always have to ruin Veronica’s good time? The choices are slim: party hardy in the musty old garage, or face peer humiliation by old people.
“Gory Story”
How does one film a class project without actors, costumes, and the most important thing of all, MONEY! Lucky for Archie, there is a museum in Riverdale which specializes in vampire related artifacts. The real obstacle is sweet talking Nancy Woods. She’s the official tour guide.
“Vampire Ire”
These Americans, they are so boring. It’s time to have a little fun scaring a stereotypical Greendale family. Lookout, Spellman household, Dracula is bringing his brand of Transylvanian horror to your front door! Blah, blah!
“How To Spell Reggie!”
Girls are so dumb! Magic is all mumbo jumbo to frighten grade school children. But what about high school kids? Can Betty and Veronica convince Reggie otherwise?
“Shadow Of Doubt”
That’s the best shadow puppet Jughead has ever done. But how the heck did he pull that one off? Archie has some questions…
“Mystery Of The Mole Monster!”
There’s moles in those holes! According to Jughead Jones. Big, ugly, monster size ones at that. As Riverdale begins to sink under some unknown force, Archie and the gang must sneak passed the county inspector to dig into this mystery.
“Reggie’s Weird Jokes”
There have been many supernatural pranks over the years. From UFOs to the Loch Ness Monsters, jokesters have made a go of it. Here is a list of Reggie’s favorite moments through time.
“Fangs For The Memories”
Oh, Voy! Dracula is hungry and his measly 2% cut of the Transylvanian tourism dollars are putting any plasma on the table. It looks like tonight this vampire is eating out!
“Drawing On Experience”
Betty always wanted to be a horror writer. This year she has the opportunity to shine by entering the teen horror writer competition. The only problem is her ideas are, how do you say, stale and boring. Can anyone help be her muse?
“The Riverdale Weirdleys”
Who would want to move into the Weirdly Mansion? According to Moose, weird haunted aliens, that’s who. Wow, look at those Weirdly characters! They are all crazy looking. Um, accept the girl spied by Archie’s eye. She is a looker! Time to meet the family…
“Ghoulish Games!”
The Weirdley family is a bit “eccentric” but their niece Zandra seems normal. Archie has a second date lined up but Zandra has to babysit her cousins Hexter and Wombat. How can Archie work his magic if those maniacs are hanging around? Maybe they can all search for Grandpa Weirdley’s treasure. It should be a “blast”.
“Sinister Celebration”
Two Uncle Yuks?! But he doesn’t have a twin… Oh, it’s a disguise! But why would someone want to search the house for… Oh, Grandpa Weirdley’s fortune! Of course!
“Fearsome Finale!”
The lawyer did it in the library with the gorilla schtick! Norris P. Grisly, the Weirdley family attorney, has been stealing from them for years. Now Archie and Zandra have caught him red handed with Grandpa’s fortune. No worries! Send in the werewolf!
“A Haunting We Will Go!”
The day, Saturday. The job, babysitting. The target, Esmeralda Spellman. Great… This time Sabrina has decided to make this choir an educational one. Off they go to the Wanderbilt Mansion/Museum. The only question Esmeralda has is if it’s haunted. If not, it will be.
“Who Is It?”
How can Veronica top last year’s Halloween party? The Lodge Mansion has seen every costume gimmick under the sun. Well, maybe a ‘Who Is It’ disguise swarilis? Perfect! Ladies and Gentlemen, on your mark, get set, shop!
“Archie’s Weird Mysteries – The Scarlet Chronicles”
Vampires have infested Riverdale and there is only one thing that can stop them. The mythical Sunstone Amulet. That, and the master vampire slayer of the prophecy, the “Ender”! But who is the “Actual Ender” and who is left with a bunch of shoe boxes? Veronica Lodge?
“Archie’s Weird Mysteries – The Return Of Scarlet”
Dr. Beaumont has a dark secret he needs to share, but Medlock’s minions have returned to Riverdale with the intent on settling the score. While Archie and the gang help fight the vampire horde, an old friend returns from the grave with no memories of her past. Welcome back, Scarlet. Welcome back!
“Monster News”
The Monster Newspaper has arrived. Read all about it! This is your one-stop shop for everything paranormal happening in Riverdale. Get it before it gets you!
“The Ghost Of Andrews Castle”
Little Archie and his parents have been invited to the castle of Old Archibald Andrews. It’s been decades since Fred and Mary have connected with this side of the family, but now that Archibald has passed, it seems like a good opportunity to mend fences. The only problem is that their uncle died under mysterious circumstances. Some would even say it murder was MURDER…
“Fight That Fright”
The Riverdale High School talent competition is heating up. Unfortunately for Brigitte Reilly, she can’t seem to get over her severe case of stage fright. If only Betty and Veronica can help their friend fight that fright, her golden singing voice could sink the competition! This story is very moooving.
“Fall For It Classic!”
The Andrews family has upgraded their boring old television with a big screen Super-Duper Satellite model. Now they get every channel. That seems to include stations outside our known universe. Archie and Jughead are about to get the shock of their lives as the intergalactic Olympics are about to kick off. Are those the Smelltoid aliens?!
“The Detergent Monster”
They tried to take the competition to the cleaners with the ultimate cleaning solution. Now a simple mixture of chemicals has turned into a monster. A Detergent Monster, that is! Can humanity survive the onslaught of whitening across the globe? Comic books, chalkboards, even allowance money have been erased! Can the scientists who created the beast survive the final spin cycle? Someone dial 911!
“Archie-Scarecrow Caper”
Help Archie stop the crooks by solving the puzzle maze!
“Monster Pin-Up Page”
This year Veronica is throwing a Monster Party for all of Riverdale. Everyone is welcome. The center of attention seems to be on Archie. Where did he get such a realistic werewolf costume?
“An Axe To Grind”
Betty and Veronica are celebrating Halloween in the comfort of the Lodge family home theater. No boys allowed! But who is going to protect the girls from the real-life axe murderer roaming the neighborhood? Definitely not Reggie and Jughead!
“Spook Out”
Aunt Hilda is out of bat wings and there is only place to get them. The house on Haunted Hill! Or is it the haunted house on the hill? Sabrina, Archie, and Jughead are about to find out. Hilda Spellman needs her ingredients!
“Monster Monologues”
Say hello to Freddie, the most famous bat in horror entertainment history. He has a tale to tell. Just don’t take him too seriously…
“Pumpkin Problemo!”
Hell hath no fury like a vain witch scorned. A new girl is in town and she just got snubbed by Archie Andrews. Unfortunately for Archie, Adrazelle doesn’t take no for an answer. Say hello to your new pumpkin sized head, Archie. Try going on a date with Veronica supporting that little defect. Sabrina!
Review
If you can buy only one comic book this Halloween season, Archie Showcase Digest #24 is the one to get! With 29 stories from the past and present Archieverse, your haunted holiday will never be boring. The list of writers and artists involved in this showcase is as long as the characters featured inside this gem. Get it now before the ghosts and goblins snatch them up! I give this comic book five out of five stars.
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