Archie Annual #21

In "Fancy That," Veronica sets out to undermine Betty’s chances in the school’s dress-making contest by simplifying her design—only to find that the judges are won over by the elegant restraint of Betty’s understated creation. The rivalry takes a surprising turn when less becomes more, and the outcome leaves everyone, including Veronica, pleasantly surprised.

In "Rhyme Nor Reason!", Veronica hatches a clever scheme to beat Betty in a soap jingle contest—using a little deception and a borrowed name to tilt the odds in her favor. When Reggie’s offbeat idea sparks the plan, Veronica takes the lead, crafting a jingle under Betty’s name with one goal: to ensure Betty’s disqualification and her own victory.

In "Marshal Plan!", Veronica seizes on the rumor that Reggie will be Grand Marshal of the Grand Ball and goes all out to win his favor—only to find herself caught in a whirlwind of mistaken signals and playful rivalry as she tries to outshine the competition.

In "Popular Mechanics!", Veronica and Betty find themselves at odds over a prom contest sponsored by Mr. Lodge’s local paper, each determined to steer the outcome in their own favor—Veronica aiming to secure the perfect date, and Betty quietly working to ensure Veronica doesn’t get it. With clever schemes and high school rivalry at play, the stakes are set for a showdown of wits, all in the name of a single, unforgettable night.

In "Arf the Record," Midge becomes oddly enchanted by a French language record, captivated not by the language itself but by the smooth voice of the speaker. Betty and Veronica grow increasingly concerned as Midge starts acting like she’s having real conversations with the record, even going so far as to set a place at the table for him.

In "Learning the Blues," Reggie’s usual bravado gives way to a rare low as he prepares to leave Riverdale, convinced no one notices his struggles. Archie, ever the friend, rallies the gang for a surprise gathering to remind Reggie that he’s not alone — even when the blues hit hard.

Archie’s committed to spending every Wednesday night at Betty’s studying French, but Veronica isn’t about to let that go unchallenged. Taking Jughead’s advice on how to put a stop to it, she devises a plan—only to find her own scheme spins wildly out of control.