Archie Archives #3

Archie’s Christmas Eve takes a turn when he receives a $50 check from his grandfather, setting off a whirlwind of gift-shopping dreams. With a list full of presents for his friends, he quickly finds his budget vanishing faster than he expected—just as the holiday spirit starts to feel a little thin.

In "Friday the 13th," Archie’s day takes a bizarre turn when a punch from Reggie sends him home to nurse a bruise—only for Jughead’s well-meaning lie about a toothache to spiral out of control. When Miss Grundy relays the story to Mrs. Andrews, the misunderstanding leads Archie straight to the hospital, where a mix-up with beds nearly lands him in surgery.

In "Zoot Suit Zombie," Archie’s wild night in a flashy zoot suit takes a surreal turn when he accidentally stains Mr. Andrews’s pants, leaving the man stranded in his underwear. After Archie vanishes with the suit in search of new pants for his dad, Mr. Andrews is forced to endure the day—and eventually heads home wearing the zoot suit himself.

In a delightfully mischievous twist, Veronica and Betty find themselves in a sticky situation when their makeshift date bureau catches the attention of the eccentric Professors Jasper and Lucifer. To save face, Betty cleverly claims there are elderly women available for dating—so the girls don’t hesitate to don disguises and step into the roles themselves.

Archie’s latest prank backfires when he’s caught by Reggie and sent to the principal’s office. Mr. Weatherbee, inspired by his latest child psychology readings, assigns Archie the task of organizing a school picnic on a boat—only for Archie to accidentally charter a garbage scow. Despite the mishap, things somehow work out in the end.

When Archie tries to save the day by waterproofing the girls’ dresses for the school dance, his well-intentioned fix backfires in the most splashy way possible—especially when the sprinklers go off. The resulting chaos turns a night of romance into a soggy, sticky mess, leaving everyone scrambling.

When Archie’s prank backfires, Mr. Andrews accidentally sends a box of long-hidden love letters to Mrs. Andrews tumbling into the yard—now he’s on a frantic, flustered hunt to recover them before the whole town finds out what’s inside.

Archie’s latest escape from the circus ringleader takes a wild turn when he dons a trapeze artist’s costume to blend in—only to be mistaken for Joe and swept into the act. Now caught in the high-flying chaos of the big top, he’s got to keep up the charade before his cover blows.

Archie and Jughead bring their new pet beavers to the country club, eager to build a log dam—only to accidentally flood the golf course when they pick the wrong spot. With their best intentions and a whole lot of beaver power, things quickly go from backyard project to full-blown waterlogged chaos.

In "Treasure of the Miserable Mountain," Archie finds himself caught between a practical task and a curious mystery when he tries to sell his father’s abandoned house. With a storm trapping a couple inside and a tale of hidden treasure sparking their interest, the night unfolds with whispered rumors and unexpected tension—especially when the couple begins to believe the cellar holds more than just dust.