Archie Annual #29

In "Chance Encounter," Archie goes out of his way to avoid a new girl in town, determined to keep his distance so Veronica won’t think he’s interested. But when the truth comes out—she’s actually Veronica’s cousin—the situation takes an unexpected turn.

In "Pearl Reckless," a splashy seaside adventure takes a twist when Veronica discovers her prized pearl necklace is gone after Moose rescues her and Archie from the ocean. When Archie later sees Moose handing a similar necklace to Midge, he’s quick to jump to conclusions—though the truth behind the missing pearls is far more tangled than he realizes.

In "Slightly Moth-Eaten," Leroy accidentally arms Reggie with actual moths instead of bees, setting off a chaotic prank at the movie theater—much to the surprise of everyone involved. The mischievous plan quickly spirals when the tiny insects have a mind of their own, turning a simple joke into a full-blown cinematic meltdown.

In "Strenuos Strategy," Betty puts her heart into winning Archie’s attention by following the advice in the book *How To Get Your Man*, diving into his favorite activities with surprising enthusiasm—starting with a full day of exercise. As she matches Archie’s energy and shares his interests, the challenge becomes less about winning him over and more about keeping up with his pace.