Rain drums on the windows on another retro Tuesday, and two classic DVD sets arrive to brighten the mood: ARCHIE’S WEIRD MYSTERIES: BEST OF THE COMPLETE SERIES and WHERE ON EARTH IS CARMEN SANDIEGO: THE COMPLETE SERIES. These releases bring back beloved characters and memorable moments from decades of animation and game lore, inviting viewers to revisit the playful suspense and globe-trotting puzzles that defined an era for fans across generations. The collections celebrate the charm of vintage entertainment while delivering a modern sense of nostalgia that resonates with new viewers and longtime enthusiasts alike.
ARCHIE’S WEIRD MYSTERIES: BEST OF THE COMPLETE SERIES: Everyone’s favorite comic-book redhead starred in more than one television project, with a fresh chapter arriving in the 90s. In this Scooby-Doo style adventure, the Riverdale High crew chase ghouls, ghosts, swamp monsters, man-eating worms, alien potatoes, a 50-foot Veronica, and a parade of wonderfully silly supernatural characters. Yet the stories aren’t only about the spooky stuff; Archie, Jughead, Reggie, Betty, Veronica, Moose, and the rest of the gang share breezy banter and clever subplots that keep the energy high and the mood upbeat even when the mysteries deepen.
Bonus features include a handful of episodes that expand the supernatural world and nods to related series. – Episodes from SABRINA THE ANIMATED SERIES, SABRINA’S SECRET LIFE, and MONA THE VAMPIRE
WHERE ON EARTH IS CARMEN SANDIEGO: THE COMPLETE SERIES: The franchise began with computer games that turned geography into a playful challenge, inviting players to map the world while following a globe-trotting thief. A game show followed, and then an animated series arrived with IN THE WORLD swapped for ON EARTH to signal a fresh take that kept the spirit of exploration alive. The DVD collects the complete run, tracing Carmen Sandiego as the world famous thief who repeatedly outsmarts the two ACME detectives, Zack and Ivy, as they race from city to city in search of clues and clever capers. The set offers a full panorama of the franchise’s evolution, from interactive challenges to animated storytelling that sparked curiosity about faraway places.
The animated series, WHERE ON EARTH IS CARMEN SANDIEGO, centers on Carmen Sandiego, the world famous thief, in a perpetual cat-and-mouse chase with two ACME teen detectives, Zack and Ivy. The collection includes all 40 episodes from the series, showcasing a globe-trotting lineup of adventures and quick-witted schemes. There are no bonus features, but the geography lessons and fast-paced capers keep the show engaging and entertaining, inviting viewers to learn while they laugh and cheer for the clever escapades.