Archie Annual #24

In "Balance of Power," Archie finds himself overshadowed by Moose’s beachside displays of strength, especially when Veronica calls him scrawny. Determined to prove himself, Archie hatches a clever plan to fake a feat of strength that just might turn the tables on his rival.

In "Bride and Gloom!", Betty hatches a mischievous plan to prank Veronica by staging a fake elopement with Archie, sending them off with suitcases full of school records on a trip to Central City. With Mr. Weatherbee’s approval and a dash of teenage chaos, the unlikely duo sets off on a journey that’s equal parts absurd and awkward—just as Betty intended.

Archie’s mom rushes out without making dinner, and with his dad broke, the family’s stuck at home. Jughead shows up with a rabbit and a bold promise to treat them—claiming he’ll handle the bill, no matter what.

In "Two for the Money," Dilton and Moose team up for a TV game show, with Dilton as the ventriloquist and Moose playing the child genius—until Archie and Reggie sneak in and take their place, turning the competition into a chaotic showdown of wits and misdirection.

In "Quiz Kid!", Li'l Jinx stuns the audience by nailing every answer on a TV quiz show—so perfectly that Bill, her friend, convinces the producers to put her on as a real contestant. But when her uncanny knowledge starts raising eyebrows, Bill discovers the surprising truth: she’s been getting the answers all along because her grandfather, Ga Ga’s father, writes the questions.

In "Sportin' Spartan," Reggie puts his history lesson to the test, challenging Archie to a contest of endurance—claiming Spartan courage is the ultimate way to win a girl's favor. With the stakes set on Archie's date, the boys' rivalry heats up in a showdown of willpower and absurd bravado.