Archie and Me #143

When Archie sets out to return Mr. Weatherbee’s repaired Yakasaki Pigeon, he’s quickly swept into chaos as the car is seized by police chasing a bank-robbing duo who’ve vanished into a parade—disguised as a Chubby Charlie’s Chicken Shack float. The Great Chicken Chase or It Started from Scratch spins a wild, lighthearted adventure where Riverdale’s streets become a high-speed obstacle course, and Archie’s ordinary errand turns into a very unordinary pursuit.

In "Heart's Desire," a talking owl guides us through a story where Archie’s longing for a Wheezinblatt cassette player—his dream car accessory—lands him in a moral dilemma. After buying one on the cheap from a mysterious motorcyclist, Archie’s excitement turns to unease when he learns the same model was stolen from Mr. Weatherbee’s car, leaving him to grapple with guilt he never expected.