Archie Archives #12

In "Mike Fright," Archie pulls a classic prank that backfires in the most hilariously awkward way: using a microphone that broadcasts to the radio, he announces his dad, Mike, as the winner of a brand-new car. Suddenly, Mike is swept up in a frantic rush to the used car lot, convinced he’s about to trade in his old sedan—only to realize too late that the whole thing was just a joke.

In "Horse Laughs," Uncle Bumble discovers that retirement isn’t all it’s cracked up to be when a series of mishaps with horses at a ranch leave him longing for the simpler chaos of work. With a mix of slapstick and charm, his attempt to unwind turns into a hilarious misadventure that proves even relaxation can come with a few unexpected hoofprints.

In "Burning Up," Archie finds himself in over his head when he's roped into organizing the school bonfire—only to accidentally torch Uncle Bumble's antique totem pole, mistaking it for the firewood Veronica promised to bring. With the school’s tradition on the line and a very confused Mr. Weatherbee looming, Archie scrambles to keep the flames from spreading… both literally and socially.

Archie mishears a conversation about his father's car trouble and leaps to the conclusion that his dad’s heart is failing—prompting a well-meaning but hilariously misguided campaign of home repairs and over-the-top care from Archie and the gang. With Jo, Betty, and the others pitching in, things quickly spiral into a series of chaotic, heartfelt (and slightly misguided) attempts to keep the Potts family afloat.

Betty Takes the Cake follows Betty as she accidentally swaps a cake package for the garbage, only to bring the sweet treat to school and spend the day trying to ditch it—thinking it’s trash. With her usual mix of determination and mischievous timing, she navigates a series of awkward moments in her quest to dispose of the wrong package.