Archie Annual #12

In "It's a Snap," Archie dreams of stardom after a concert by Frankie Babylon and the Fabulous Flab, only to find his fame hinges on a single, signature move—finger-snapping. When that trick falls flat, his once-bright spotlight begins to fade.

In "Heavy on the History," Betty tries a clever (if exhausting) way to help Archie prepare for his history test—by reading the entire textbook aloud to him. When exam day arrives, Archie’s sleep-deprived state leads to an unexpected nap during the test, leaving the outcome in question.

In "That's the Ticket," Reggie runs the dance committee and reluctantly enlists Moose for ticket sales—only to find Moose’s aggressive tactics are too effective. As Moose threatens every boy who won’t buy, Archie and Reggie end up stuck with all the unsold tickets.

When Mr. Weatherbee accidentally breaks his glasses, his world turns into a series of hilarious mishaps—think clumsy missteps and mistaken identities—until Archie steps in with a new pair. A perfectly paced, wry little comedy from the Archie Annual era, full of visual gags and classic teen humor.

In "Guess Again," Archie and Reggie find themselves caught between two girls they've each flirted with, leading them to weave a web of playful wordplay to keep Betty and Veronica from suspecting their double dates. With quick wit and classic teen antics, the boys try to outmaneuver their rivals—only to face the ever-watchful eyes of the girls they're trying to fool.

In "Summer Spectacle," Archie tries to make his voice heard—literally—when his usual attempts to be the center of attention backfire. When Veronica points out he doesn’t naturally command the room, Archie tries a more forceful approach, only to find his new confidence just makes things worse.

In "Fisherman's Luck!", Archie and Jughead take on a strange errand for Mr. Lodge—fetching 300 trout to stock his cabin pond—only to misinterpret the task and end up at a fish market with a budget and a plan that’s more about savings than seafood sense. The boys’ attempt to impress Mr. Lodge with a bargain buy quickly spirals into a sticky situation, all while Jo watches the chaos unfold with her usual mix of amusement and disbelief.