Archie Annual #16

In "Pogo Happy," Veronica's quiet garden project takes a chaotic turn when Archie, eager to help, grabs a pogo stick to dig holes for tulip bulbs—only to quickly lose control and send the yard into comedic disarray. With a mix of clumsy energy and classic teen antics, the story captures the kind of lighthearted mayhem that defines the Archie universe.

In "The Rain Caper!", Archie is sent by Veronica to fetch a package, only to find his errand derailed by a sudden downpour. As he tries to take cover, he accidentally backs into the downspout, sending a flood of water straight into his car—then, when he opens the door, it all pours out onto Veronica.

In "Easy Street," Archie finds himself tangled in a prank war when two mischievous kids provoke him, drawing Veronica’s wrath. With a clever twist, Archie turns the tables by enlisting the kids to outwit Reggie, who secretly orchestrated the whole scheme.

In "Cool Clan," Archie and the boys form a secret Girl Watchers' Club, but their plans take a surprising turn when their girlfriends launch their own club—dedicated to keeping tabs on the boys’ antics. With playful rivalry and plenty of teenage energy, the two groups find themselves in a lighthearted game of wits and observation.

Archie gets caught up in the latest craze—frying marbles for sparkly jewelry—only to accidentally swap a box of Mr. Lodge’s prized vitamin pills for his marble stash. Now he’s got a very confused pony and a very angry Lodge on his hands, all because he thought those little pills were just another kind of marble.

In "Born to Bungle," Veronica’s quiet evening takes a turn when she spots a shadowy figure in the bushes—only to discover it’s her father, checking on Archie’s departure. The moment she relaxes, Archie’s mischievous streak somehow still manages to stir up chaos, proving his knack for trouble doesn’t require his physical presence.

Archie’s dad flips out over a report card he thinks is Archie’s, only to be stunned when his wife reveals it’s actually his own old report card—found in the attic. The mix-up leads to a moment of quiet reflection, as the father realizes he’s judging his son by the same standards he once struggled with.

In "Tale of the Tiger," new kid Farley Barnswallow quickly catches Veronica’s eye, sparking jealousy in Archie. When the football team accidentally runs over Farley during a game, Archie sees a chance to settle the score—though his plan might not go quite as expected.