Archie Annual #14

In "The Student Wince!", Archie’s plummeting grades force his father, Fred, to confront the teachers about his academic struggles. When Fred threatens to ground Archie unless he improves, the teen surprisingly volunteers the same punishment—and surprisingly starts acing his classes.

In "Fan-Dangle," Veronica, once the all-in president of the Danny Downbeat fan club, finds her life consumed by fandom—until Archie convinces her to step down. Betty takes the reins, but when the club plans to send its president on a surprise meet-up with the rock star, Veronica quickly realizes she can’t let her rival have the spotlight. She reclaims her title with a new determination, setting off a lighthearted clash of loyalty, rivalry, and teenage enthusiasm.

In "Popular Poll," Archie’s promise to take the most popular girl to the spring dance sets off a spirited rivalry between Betty and Veronica, with Ophelia stepping in as Betty’s campaign manager—turning the school vote into a whirlwind of pranks, promises, and playful sabotage.

In "null," Moose faces a surprising setback when his poor English grade lands him on the sidelines of school sports. With Mr. Weatherbee rallying on his behalf, Superintendent Smith agrees to give him a second chance—though the exact terms remain a mystery.

In "Gallant Fox," Veronica spins a tale to impress Archie, claiming Big Moose whistled at her—only to watch him play the role of the jealous suitor with surprising flair. When Archie pretends to confront Moose over the supposed incident, the situation spirals into a lighthearted tangle of misunderstandings and playful pride.

In "Everything's Oak!", Archie brings a tiny oak sapling to show off, but Reggie, tasked with tending Mr. Lodge’s plants, immediately tries to sabotage it with weed killer. When Jughead and Archie team up to prank Reggie by swapping in a much larger sapling, the chaos of their prank begins to spiral—especially when the fake tree starts drawing attention from the whole neighborhood.

Archie tries to impress Betty with a romantic Festival of Roses date, but Veronica’s severe allergy to roses throws a wrench in the plans. When Archie ends up missing his date, Betty cleverly turns the tables by having roses delivered to Veronica’s doorstep.

In "Sly-chology," Archie puts his so-called psychological insight to the test when he explains to Mr. Lodge how he carefully manipulates Veronica’s expectations—using her known preferences and limitations—to convince her he’s willing to take her to expensive outings, all while knowing she’ll never actually follow through.

In "What the Heckle," Jughead takes the stage as emcee at Pop Tate’s, trying to liven up the crowd with his usual charm—only to find his efforts hijacked by a confused Reggie, whose jealous attempts to heckle are mistaken for part of the act. The resulting chaos unfolds as the line between performance and prank blurs in the most unpredictable way.

In "Once A-pond a Time," Miss Grundy’s hunch that Archie plans to skip school for a day of fishing sets off a quiet hunt at the pond, where Mr. Weatherbee takes up a watchful post—hoping to catch the teen in the act. The schoolyard’s usual chaos gives way to a lighthearted game of cat-and-mouse beneath the summer sky.

In "Label Fable," Veronica sets out to prank Betty with a vintage flapper dress she’s cleverly labeled as a Parisian designer piece, but when Betty reaches for it, she unknowingly grabs the real high-fashion dress Mr. Lodge left behind—setting off a mix-up that’s equal parts fashion faux pas and teenage mischief.