Archie Annual Digest #27

In "Brute Farce," Archie finds himself unexpectedly in charge when Veronica lets him take the lead—much to the other boys’ chagrin, since she only plays along to keep them at arm’s length. When Archie starts getting bold with a new girl at the diner, his newfound confidence quickly crosses a line, stirring up trouble he didn’t see coming.

When Little Archie and the Good Ol' Gang launch their homemade rocket—built from a barrel and a giant slingshot—they hit a snag: no one’s willing to take the trip to the moon. Enter Ambrose, eager to join the gang, who volunteers on one condition: he’ll go if they promise he can be part of the group—if he survives the journey.

Archie tries his hand at archery, much to the amusement of his friends and the mild irritation of Mr. Lodge, who’s reading a book on temper control—determined not to let a few wayward arrows rattle him.

In "Pizza Panic," Pop's soda shop faces extinction as pizza parlors take over the teen scene. Archie rallies Pop to keep up by selling pizzas at the Chok'lit Shoppe, but Pop's lack of skill with the spinning wheel leads to chaos — and a whole lot of flour in the wrong places.

In "Inspiration," Mr. Lodge sets out to motivate Archie with a tale of his rise to wealth, only to dive into a sprawling, meandering account of his entire life—complete with detours into his childhood, hobbies, and odd jobs—without ever revealing how he actually became rich. It’s only when Veronica steps in that the mystery clears up: the secret was a well-timed marriage to a millionairess.

In "The PH Factor," Archie stumbles upon a strange power that lets him transform into Pureheart the Powerful—just by calling on his own PH Factor. But the more powerful he becomes, the more impossible it is for anyone to remember him, even after he’s saved the day.

When a strange chemical solution and a burst of machine radiation leave Archie’s hand invisible, he’s baffled—until Mr. Weatherbee’s head starts vanishing too. With chaos mounting and no clear explanation, the whole school is left wondering what’s next in this bizarre, hilarious mishap.

In "The Gang's All Here!", Fred finds his much-needed solitude shattered by the arrival of Archie's friends, who turn his house into a whirlwind of chaos. But when Archie quietly shares that this is the only place the group truly feels welcome, Fred's irritation gives way to something warmer—though he’s still not sure he’ll let them back next time.

When Little Archie chains Spotty outside school to keep him from causing trouble, the dog’s chase after a runaway rabbit sends them both on a wild, unplanned adventure—until Spotty ends up tangled up in an unexpected place: the train track.

Archie’s got a simple errand: return Mrs. Jones’s lost purse to her without getting caught. But with Mrs. Andrews watching every move, every step becomes a high-stakes game of stealth and timing — all in the name of a quick, quiet mission.

In "Dullsville," Archie casually dismisses Riverdale’s lack of excitement—unaware that his own antics are causing major chaos, and that a circus gorilla is on the loose, all while he remains blissfully oblivious.

Archie’s sudden obsession with a jungle pith helmet throws Riverdale into mild chaos—Reggie mocks him, but Veronica’s intrigued by the unexpected charm. Before long, the hat becomes a magnet for attention, drawing admiration from girls across town, and Archie’s not sure if he’s the center of the spotlight or just caught in a very tall hat.

In "Litter Perfect!", Archie is sent to the store to pick up a new garbage can, only to find his day derailed by Reggie’s teasing about his car—leading to a messy, impromptu prank that’s as quick as it is unexpected.

In "Call of the Wild," Archie's heartfelt (and hilariously loud) cries for Veronica echo through Lodge Manor, sending delicate crystal chandeliers and vases into a panic—much to Mr. Lodge’s utter dismay. The scene is pure teen chaos, where romance and volume collide in the most unexpectedly destructive way.