Archie Annual #27

In "The Sad Sack," Betty agrees to wear a sack dress to school to help boost sales at a local store, trading her choice of a new dress for the favor. Though she’s mocked by classmates, a fashion photographer sees something special in her and snaps her picture, which lands in a magazine. The image sparks a surprising trend, turning the once-ridiculed sack dress into a sudden fashion favorite.

In "Merrily Yours!", Mr. Weatherbee’s holiday cheer takes a tumble when a snowball ambush, a frantic shopping crowd, and a slippery sidewalk leave him frustrated and fined for a broken gift. Just when he’s ready to give up on Christmas cheer, a thoughtful gift of a carol book lifts his spirits — but can the holiday magic last?

In "Open Secret," Betty sets out to test Archie’s loyalty by sending an anonymous note as a secret admirer—only to watch in disbelief as it circulates through the school, read by nearly every boy in sight. With each passing hand, the note takes on wilder interpretations, turning a simple prank into a whirlwind of misunderstandings.

Archie hatches a plan to skip tutoring by claiming a thick fog has rolled in, using it as an excuse to meet up with the gang—only to find the fog is so dense it completely disorients him, leading him straight to Miss Grundy's house instead.

In "Photo Finish," Betty grows fed up with always coming in second to Veronica in Archie’s attention—so Jughead decides to make a statement, one photo at a time. With relentless determination, he begins plastering Betty’s picture across Riverdale, turning her into the town’s most (unwanted) famous face.

Archie and Reggie are determined to have a proper boys-only fishing trip, convinced Betty and Veronica wouldn’t fit in with their rugged outdoor plans. But when the girls show up anyway, armed with picnic baskets and a surprising knack for the great outdoors, the boys might just be the ones who need to adjust.