Archie #3
This volume collects issues #9-12 of the 2017 Archie series, continuing the modernized reboot of the classic teen comedy-drama. The stories focus on Archie Andrews navigating high school life, friendships, and romantic entanglements with Betty and Veronica, written by Mark Waid with art by various illustrators.
In "Chapter One: Worlds Apart," Veronica’s hopes for a fresh start take a sharp turn when Mr. Lodge acquires the Blossom family company to support her — but her victory feels hollow when Cheryl reveals she’s moving to Riverdale too. Written by Mark Waid and brought to life by Joe Eisma’s expressive art and Andre Szymanowicz’s vibrant colors, this issue sets a charged tone for the season ahead, with Cameron Stewart’s cover capturing the tension of a town on the edge.
In "Chapter One: The Pavement King," Jughead notices something's off with Archie, whose mood takes a turn after a tense date with Madison to meet her parents. As the two navigate awkward silences and unspoken tensions, the weight of expectations begins to show—leaving Jughead wondering what’s really behind his friend’s quiet unease.
In "Chapter Two: Meanwhile in... Switzerland" from Archie #3 (2017), Cheryl’s sharp barbs take a risky turn when she mocks Veronica’s father, pushing Veronica to stand firm in ways neither of them expected. The tension between them crackles in the quiet moments, turning a simple trip into a test of pride and principle.
In "Chapter Four: Here to Gloat?", Veronica’s victory over Cheryl takes a sudden turn when Mr. Lodge secures the Blossom family company and offers Veronica a chance to return home—only for Cheryl to upend the moment by revealing she’s moving to Riverdale too. The story unfolds with sharp wit and high-stakes drama, as old rivalries collide in a town where everyone’s just a little too eager to watch the next move.
In "Chapter One: You've Invented Yelp," Dilton devises a smartphone app that lets Riverdale students rate people, places, and things—turning the town’s social dynamics into a digital battleground. Reggie, ever the opportunist, quickly realizes the chaos he can stir with a few well-placed reviews.
Veronica Lodge’s quiet retreat to Switzerland takes an unexpected turn when she discovers that Greg Collier—her father’s defeated political rival—is now one of her teachers. With her plans upended and old tensions simmering, she’s forced to navigate the halls of a new school under the watchful eye of a man who still remembers the campaign that broke him.
In "Chapter Five: Baby Penguins," Cheryl confronts the absurdity of her feelings for Archie, only to be interrupted by Veronica’s sudden return—just in time to deliver a shock: Cheryl’s father has been hiding the truth. The revelation throws their long-standing rivalry into new, uncertain territory.
When Reggie’s party falls apart after everyone bolts to Veronica’s house, he’s left with nothing but a deflated balloon and a simmering grudge. Determined to turn the tables, he sets his sights on a quiet, clever revenge that’s as much about pride as it is about payback.
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