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Issue Details

Issue #560
Published November 2005
Cover Price $2.25
Pages 44
Editing Victor Gorelick; Richard Goldwater (editor-in-chief)

Cover Details - "Detention Colors"

Characters Archie Andrews; Waldo Weatherbee; Svenson
Genre teen; humor
Pencils Stan Goldberg (signed)
Inks Bob Smith (signed)

6 page Archie story "Pickin' A Perfect Picnic Place"

Characters Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge
Synopsis Archie invites Veronica on a picnic, but discovers that the secluded, romantic spot is overrun by others when they arrive there.
Genre teen; humor
Script Greg Crosby
Pencils Stan Goldberg
Inks Bob Smith
Colors Barry Grossman
Letters Vickie Williams

5 page Archie story "No Free Lunch (Or Dinner)"

Characters Archie Andrews; Pop Tate; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Reggie Mantle; Jughead Jones
Synopsis When Pops advertises a two-for-one burger special, Archie thinks he can afford dates with both Betty and Veronica if they eat there.
Genre teen; humor
Script Kathleen Webb
Pencils Stan Goldberg
Inks Bob Smith
Colors Barry Grossman
Letters Vickie Williams

8 page Batman activity "Batman's Activity Book"

Characters Batman; Bane
Synopsis 8 pages of activities.
Genre superhero
Pencils Christopher Jones
Inks Terry Beatty
Colors Heroic Age
Letters typeset
Editing Ron Perazza; Bill Roseman
Notes This is an 8 page insert on glossy paper sponsered by Campbell's Soup.

5 page Archie story "Little Advice"

Characters Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Pop Tate; Dilton Doiley
Synopsis Archie offers successful dating tips gleaned from his years of experience.
Genre teen; humor
Script Kathleen Webb
Pencils Stan Goldberg
Inks Bob Smith
Colors Barry Grossman
Letters Vickie Williams

6 page Archie story "The Hole Truth"

Characters Archie Andrews; Fred Andrews; Jughead Jones; "Pesty" (flashback); Charlie (flashback)
Synopsis Archie and Jughead help Archie's dad relive a day from his youth.
Genre teen; humor
Script Angelo Decesare
Pencils Stan Goldberg
Inks Bob Smith
Colors Barry Grossman
Letters Vickie Williams