Archie Archives #2

In this lighthearted 2016 Archie Archives tale, Archie and Betty run a war stamp rally booth where kids toss baseballs at a Hitler dummy—until Jughead accidentally stumbles into the action, turning the patriotic fun into something far more chaotic.

Archie finds himself in the spotlight—not for his charm or his music, but as the star of the Riverdale High baseball team, just as Mr. Spitball, a generous donor with a keen eye, shows up to watch. With the school’s future hanging in the balance, Archie’s swing could make or break more than just the game.

In "Archie the Jockey," Archie finds himself unexpectedly thrust into the world of horse racing when Veronica invites him to the Lodge estate, believing he’s a natural rider. With Jughead’s late-night coaching and a last-minute crisis, Archie is chosen to replace the ill jockey—just as the weekend’s big race looms.

Archie’s sudden obsession with becoming a jockey after hearing Jughead’s comment leads to a stomachache, a visit from the eccentric Dr. Breakbone, and a well-intentioned but disastrous exercise regimen that leaves Archie with a broken arm. When he confides in Mr. Lodge, the businessman reveals the whole thing was just a joke—leaving Archie both injured and bewildered.

Archie enters his dog Oscar in a local dog show, hoping for a win—until a mishap with toothpaste turns Oscar into a surprisingly intimidating (and oddly clean) spectacle. As other contestants flee in confusion, Oscar ends up taking the prize, much to everyone’s surprise.

Jughead Jones swaps his usual burger run for the pep squad, lured by the promise of free snacks and halftime treats. When he sees Souphead’s lucky coin seemingly boosting his cheerleading chances, Jughead steals it—only to find his luck turns sour fast.

Archie the Pug follows Jo as he accidentally stumbles into the spotlight after taking his father’s eyeglass prescription uptown, only to be mistaken for a boxing prodigy when a trapeze knocks out his rival, Reggie. With his new reputation, Archie joins the school’s boxing team and barely makes the middleweight class—by half a pound. The real test comes at the match, where he’s nearly knocked out before a surprising twist from Mr. Weatherbee changes everything.

Archie’s hopes for the Halloween dance are dashed when Mr. Weatherbee bans him after a scolding—only to sneak in anyway, figuring the principal won’t show up. But when Mr. Weatherbee unexpectedly arrives at the party, Archie’s trying to stay hidden, caught between mischief and the fear of getting caught.

In "The Caddy," Archie spins fortunes at a carnival and makes a curious prediction to a pretty girl: she’ll meet a red-haired young man on the golf course the next day. The following day, he’s working as a caddy and sets out to track her down—just in case the stars have already aligned.

Archie’s determined to get Lana Lamarr to the bond rally, but she’s not interested—until Jughead steps in with a wild plan. Dressed head-to-toe as Lana, Jughead’s bold disguise throws the whole event into chaos, all in the name of keeping a promise.