On a trip to the famous art colony of Westport, Connecticut, Archie and the gang encounter a demonic painter, Zborno Mjesta, whose paintings magically entrap the viewer in another dimension. In the world of the painting, they meet haggard, desperate people who have been trapped in the painting for years. But a small room, and Betty's painting skills, may be the key to getting them out.; When Archie needs money to take Veronica to a concert, Reggie convinces him that Mr. Lodge will pay ten dollars to anyone who brings a carload of pop cans for recycling.; Archie almost convinces Reggie to swear off girls.; Archie practices his karate yell.