Archie #578

Archie and Veronica boast about the strength of their trust—until Archie asks Lauren to join him at the River Festival. There, he spots Veronica talking with a tall, handsome athlete, sending his confidence into a tailspin.

In "A Tax-ing Situation," Fred’s outrage over a proposed tax hike to fund the local park sparks an unlikely political showdown—pitting him against Hal Cooper, who sees the increase as a necessary investment. As their families take sides, the whole town gets caught in the middle of a campaign where every backyard barbecue turns into a debate.

In "The Zero Hero," Archie and Reggie team up to convince Pop Tate to turn the Riverdale Lodge into a skateboard museum, hoping to attract more customers. While Archie’s exhibit highlights his famously clumsy stunts, Reggie’s side shows him effortlessly shredding the ramps—turning the whole project into a hilarious rivalry of ego and awkwardness.

Archie tries to steal a moment with Veronica at the Sports Banquet, catching Reggie off guard—only to find himself outmaneuvered by a plan he didn’t see coming. Reggie, ever confident, knows better than to worry: he’s betting on Archie’s usual charm failing at the worst possible moment.