Archie... Archie Andrews, Where Are You? Comics Digest Magazine #49

In "Career Sphere," Betty spins a series of daydreams about landing her dream jobs, each one dazzling in its own way—until Veronica inevitably shows up, turning her triumphs into playful rivalries. The story captures the spark of ambition and the ever-present, teasing shadow of friendship that keeps Betty on her toes.

Harvey’s already on edge when old friend Gary shows up to visit Sabrina, but his jealousy explodes when he catches them laughing together. Without thinking, he kicks Gary out—only to later realize the boy might be more than he seems, thanks to a few too many mysterious spells in the air.

In "Plastic Paradise," Archie Andrews finds a creative solution when the school shuts off the lights at night, threatening Miss Grundy’s tropical plants. Using nothing but plastic and a bit of ingenuity, he turns her classroom into a surprisingly thriving green haven—before anyone realizes just how wild things have gotten.

In "Trail's End!", Archie follows a trail of dainty footprints in the snow, convinced they belong to Veronica, only to find them paired with larger, suspiciously familiar prints—leading him on a wild, snowbound chase through Riverdale’s frozen woods.

In "Family Matters," Veronica tries to keep Archie from getting jealous by claiming her new boyfriend is her cousin—only to find herself outmaneuvered when Archie shows up to the dance with his own striking "cousin" in tow. The story unfolds with classic Archie humor as old rivalries and playful deceptions take center stage.

Archie’s long blond hair has become the school’s latest obsession, and the teachers are determined to rattle him by pretending not to notice it. He’s ready for them, playing along with a fake surrender—only to quietly sell the wig to Jughead, who now struts through the halls with it, turning heads and delighting in the chaos.

In "The Tinker," Archie heads over to Betty’s to fix her stereo, hoping to impress—only to find himself caught in a web of misunderstandings when Veronica calls and overhears Betty’s mom casually confirm his visit. The next day, Betty’s playful comment about Archie’s "nice work" and the "beautiful music" they made together leaves Veronica both baffled and annoyed.