Archie 3000 #15

When Mr. Lodge installs a force field to keep Archie out after dark, the teen finds himself in a sticky situation—forced to sneak in to recover a letter he gave Veronica, meant for Betty. With the house now a high-tech fortress and the stakes oddly personal, Archie’s usual charm might not be enough to get through.

In "Shape Up!" from Archie 3000 #15, Ethel tries a futuristic glow-up to catch the eye of a new guy at school, only to realize that his interest might be more about her new look than the real her. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, the story plays with high-tech vanity and teenage self-worth in a lighthearted, sci-fi twist on first impressions.

In "Mind Games," Archie and Reggie dive into a virtual reality kissing game, only to find their priorities—and their privacy—quickly upended when Betty and Veronica take matters into their own hands, tweaking the game’s settings with a playful twist. Written by a team known for their sharp humor and inventive sci-fi spins, the story delivers a lighthearted, tech-savvy showdown where friendship and flirtation collide in the most unexpected way.

In "Piece of My Mind," Dilton’s latest invention—a stunning android modeled after Betty’s mind—comes to life with a fiery temper, thanks to Betty’s lingering frustration during the transfer. Now, the newly sentient Droideena has a personal grudge against Archie, and she’s making sure his date with Veronica doesn’t go as planned.