Archie's Weird Mysteries (2000) comic books 2001-2003

Fear of Frost - Written by Paul Castiglia. Art and Cover by Fernando Ruiz and Rich Koslowski. The Riverdale teens don't respect Frost, so Jack and Jill will show them a cold time. Characters in this issue: Archie Andrews; Mr. Andrews; Mrs. Andrews; Jack Frost; Wind Jill Factor; Jughead Jones; Veronica Lodge; Reggie Mantle; Moose Mason; Betty Cooper; Mr. Lodge; Mrs. Lodge; Horatio Beauregard Beaumont; Spring Thaw; Old Man Winter. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.99.

By Paul Castiglia and Fernando Ruiz. In "The Return of Scarlet," Riverdale faces its greatest... and scariest... challenge ever, as a vampire clan recruits teenage vamp Scarlet to help them track down and eliminate Beaumont, the only being who can thwart their plans to take over the town on Halloween night! Pass the garlic Jughead... FC, 32pgs. Cover price $1.99.

By Paul Castiglia and Fernando Ruiz. "The Thinking Man's Rat": Dilton asks Archie to help him with his experiments on animal domestication ?? but we all know Archie is more hindrance than help, and it isn't long before Riverdale is overrun with intelligent rats out to control the sleepy little town! FC, 32pgs. Cover price $1.99.

By Paul Castiglia and Fernando Ruiz. "The Return of the Mighty Crusaders": Because the fans demanded it: after their triumphant return in Archie's Weird Mysteries #3, those daring do-gooders are back - but they might not be for long! When the Eraser perfects a device that sends every Crusader except Black Jack into limbo, Black Jack must travel back to Archie's dimension and enlist the aid of none other than the Super Teens to be substitute Crusaders. He'll need all the help he can get, as the Monster Master and his scary army of Monstroids join forces with the evil Eraser! Can Pureheart, Capt. Hero, Superteen, Evilheart, Miss Vanity and Mighty Moose rise to the challenge of rescuing the world's mightiest heroes? FC, 32pgs. Cover price $1.99.

By Paul Castiglia and Fernando Ruiz. "And Now A Word From Our Monsters"??Archie faces the scariest threat ever to hit Riverdale: advertising mascots come to life! Has consumerism gone too far?! Plus, "Scarlett's Guide to Vampire Hunting": Scarlett returns with a primer on how to hunt down those pesky pains in the neck! FC, 32pgs. Cover price $1.99.

By Paul Castiglia and Fernando Ruiz. "The Faculstein Monster": When most of the gang gets detention, wise-guy Reggie muses that a monster combining all the faculty's traits might be interesting... not realizing there's a mad scientist in earshot only all-too willing to oblige! FC, 32pgs. Cover price $1.99.

Gotta Snatch 'Em All - Written by Paul Castiglia. Art and Cover by Fernando Ruiz and Rich Koslowski. A struggling animator's satellite dish picks up a weird broadcast from another planet, inspiring him to draw what he sees. Thus, the "Wallet-Men" craze is spawned! But what happens when actual "Wallet-Men" invade the Earth seeking royalties? It's one mind-bending mystery no Pokemon or anime fan should miss! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.99.

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.

By Paul Castiglia and Fernando Ruiz. (Formerly Archie's Weird Mysteries.) It's a bold new direction for the mystery-loving teens! "Teen Scene Investigators": This issue introduces a brand new concept: Archie and his friends as forensic detectives! When arcade games start disappearing from a popular cinema chain, the top forensic investigators are put on the case ? as soon as they finish introducing forensics to Riverdale High's students on Career Day, that is! Enlisted to help, Archie and his friends soon realize they have forensic specialties of their own: given his exploits in the previous 24 issues, Archie takes the lead as chief crime scene investigator; Chuck uses his formidable talents as a forensic artist; Dilton applies his scientific aptitudes as the chemist; Betty is an all-in- one photo-analyst, linguist, and caster; Veronica sees dollar signs as the financial investigator; and Jughead takes a bite out of each investigation as the "foodologist" ? as long as he doesn't eat the evidence! Each thrilling story contains real forensic science to intrigue and enlighten, and a special crossword puzzle in each issue reinforces what's been learned. It's C.S.I. in high school, and a must for the millions fascinated by forensic fact and fiction alike! FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.19.

By Paul Castiglia and Barbara Jarvie and Fernando Ruiz. "The Mystery of the Missing Skier": Olympic skiing hopeful Jumpin' Joe has mysteriously disappeared from the ski resort-but luckily Archie and his T.S.I. team are there on a school trip! Who is behind this... and why? Archie and his friends must use their best forensic techniques to crack the icy cold trail! FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.19.

By Paul Castiglia and Barbara Jarvie and Fernando Ruiz. "Charitable Taking": Priceless movie props replaced with worthless junk? It sounds like a job for the TSI team as they use their best forensics skills to uncover who sabotaged the charity auction in this cinematic episode! FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.19.

By Paul Castiglia and Barbara Jarvie and Fernando Ruiz. "The Time of Their Lives": When the students at Riverdale High attempt to dig up a time capsule buried 40 years ago, they find out someone's beaten them to it! Who dug it up, and why? It's a timeless... and romantic mystery for the T.S.I. team to solve! FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.19.

By Paul Castiglia and Barbara Jarvie and Fernando Ruiz. "The Colossal Candy Caper": Archie and his friends take a break from forensic investigations by taking jobs as counselors at a summer camp! When candy goes missing from all the kids' care packages, the TSI team must find out who swiped the sweets! FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.19.

By Paul Castiglia and Barbara Jarvie and Fernando Ruiz. "No Day at the Beach": A trip to the beach becomes an experience in terror - or at least an intriguing mystery for the TSI team as they try to uncover the secret behind sightings of an alleged sea creature! FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.19.

By Paul Castiglia and Barbara Jarvie and Fernando Ruiz. "Author Unknown": Someone is stealing books from the town library... but only those by one particular author. Who is behind this literary larceny? You don't want to miss this one-it's a real "page-turner!" FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.19.