Archie Archives #2

In "Heil Jughead," Archie and Betty run a war stamp rally booth where kids toss baseballs at a Hitler dummy—until Jughead accidentally stumbles into the setup, turning the patriotic prank into an unexpectedly chaotic situation. The story’s humor hinges on the absurdity of the moment, with Jughead’s obliviousness perfectly clashing with the setting’s wartime satire.

Archie finds himself in the middle of a school fundraiser when Mr. Spitball, a potential donor, shows up to watch the baseball game—just as Archie steps up to bat. With the whole school watching and a big donation on the line, Archie’s at the plate with more pressure than ever.

In "Archie the Jockey," Archie finds himself unexpectedly thrust into the world of horse racing after Veronica invites him to the Lodge estate, believing he’s a natural rider. When the real jockey falls ill, Archie—despite his lack of experience—gets the chance to ride, all while Jughead’s mistaken identity adds to the chaos.

Archie’s sudden obsession with becoming a jockey after hearing Jughead’s comment leads to a stomachache, a visit from the ever-enthusiastic Dr. Breakbone, and a broken arm—all before Mr. Lodge reveals his joke was never meant to be taken seriously.

Archie and Jughead find themselves stranded after breaking a record and needing cash for a train ride home—so they strike a whimsical deal with a secondhand store, dressing up as kids to ride the rails for free. Written by a team known for their playful take on Riverdale’s teens, this lighthearted tale captures the kind of silly, scrappy charm that makes the Archie universe so enduring.

Archie enters his dog Oscar in a local dog show, hoping for a prize—only to find that a mishap with toothpaste gives Oscar a wild, unkempt look that unnerves the other contestants. As the competition unravels in chaos, Oscar unexpectedly takes the top spot.

In "Jughead the Cheer Leader," Jughead Jones swaps his usual lunchtime routine for a spot on the cheer squad—mainly because of the free snacks. When he sees Souphead’s lucky coin seemingly helping him score a perfect routine, Jughead steals it, hoping for similar luck… but soon learns that some charms come with a side of chaos.

In "Archie the Pug," Archie finds himself unexpectedly thrust into the spotlight after a mix-up at the gym turns him into a boxing sensation. When his father's eyeglass prescription gets mistaken for a weight certification, Archie joins the school's middleweight team—only to face a real fight that leaves him on the ropes.

Archie’s plans for the Halloween dance hit a snag when Mr. Weatherbee bans him from attending—only to find out the principal never shows up at the dances anyway. So Archie sneaks in, confident he’ll be safe… until Mr. Weatherbee actually shows up, turning the night into a game of hide-and-seek with the principal.

In "The Caddy," Archie swaps his carnival fortune booth for a caddy’s bag, chasing a mysterious promise he made to a girl he met at the fair—claiming she’d meet a red-haired man on the golf course the next day. Now, with his golf clubs in hand and a hopeful heart, he sets out to find her, hoping his prediction wasn’t just a lucky guess.

Archie is determined to get Lana Lamarr to the bond rally, but she’s not interested—until Jughead steps in with a wild plan. Disguised as Lana, Jughead’s unexpected appearance sets off a chain of laughs and chaos at the event.