Archie... Archie Andrews, Where Are You? Comics Digest Magazine #74

In "Pie in the Sky," Jughead Jones faces off against a seasoned rival in a high-stakes pie-eating contest, where the prize isn’t just glory but the title of county’s top pie enthusiast. With his usual calm confidence and a love for the sweet, buttery kind, Jughead takes on the challenge, proving once again why he’s the undisputed champion of the dessert table.

In "Nostalgic Freaks," the school staff try to prove they’re still cool by throwing a big 1950s-themed party, only to find the students have already embraced the 1960s—leaving the adults looking hilariously out of touch. The clash of generational style is pure, awkward fun, with Archie and his friends caught in the middle of a cultural time warp.

Archie and Reggie dive into karate class, hoping to gain confidence for their downtown dates—only to discover that mastering the art is far tougher than they imagined. When Reggie finds a date who already holds a black belt, the challenge shifts from self-improvement to something far more unexpected.

In "The Persuader," Archie tries to enjoy a quiet dinner with Betty, but Jughead’s relentless request for a loan turns the meal into a test of patience—and persistence. As Jughead refuses to give up, his stubborn charm slowly wears down Archie’s resolve, turning the evening into an unexpectedly lively, if slightly chaotic, shared meal.

In "The Claw," Jughead hands Archie a mysterious vampire bat claw said to grant three wishes. When Archie wishes Veronica were all his, the wish backfires in a surprisingly literal way—leaving him swapped with Veronica’s father.

In "The Green Horn," Archie Andrews swaps his usual teenage antics for a day of lawn care, eager to impress a new client—only to discover his efforts were wasted on a yard that wasn’t even his customer’s. The moment turns from routine to chaos when the truth behind the job comes to light, leaving Archie scrambling to fix things.

In "Are These the Last Days of Pop's Chock'lit Shoppe?", Pop Tate faces a crisis as his regulars abandon his diner for a new burger chain across the street, leaving him worried about closing for good. Jughead steps in with a bold, if unorthodox, plan to save the shop by putting up a "going out of business" sign—just to see if the old crowd will come rushing back.

Archie Andrews gets an unexpected assignment when Reggie sends him to cover a lecture by the fiery feminist icon Bertha O'Nation—while Reggie himself chases the story of a young gymnast. To Archie’s surprise, his presence at the event is met with praise, making him the only male reporter to earn a standing ovation from the crowd.

Archie Andrews is determined to beat his own paddle ball record at school, but his enthusiasm lands him in detention—just as Mr. Weatherbee casually outshines him with a flawless performance.

Betty wakes up with no memory, stranded after a crash involving Archie's jalopy, and soon finds herself working as a clown at a traveling carnival. While Archie and Chuck scramble to find her, Betty’s new life under the big top begins to blur the line between performance and reality.

In "There's This Girl, See?", Jughead sets off a chain reaction when he casually mentions a girl who once owed him money—only for Archie and the gang to leap to the conclusion that he’s smitten and in need of a date fund. Their well-intentioned contributions lead to a hilarious misunderstanding, all while Jughead tries to keep the truth from getting out.

In this playful 1991 tale from *Archie... Archie Andrews, Where Are You? Comics Digest Magazine #74*, Mr. Weatherbee tries to keep his cool as Archie and his friends turn the school halls into a chaotic playground—skating, hockey-playing, and pushing boundaries, all in an effort to see just how far they can go.