Archie's Weird Mysteries (2000) comic books 2003

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.

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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.