Archie Comics #35

Archie stumbles into a prank when he accidentally grabs Mr. Weatherbee’s diary from the principal’s desk, only to have Reggie snatch it and turn the school into a running chase. With the diary in his hands, Archie must track down his rival through hallways and classrooms before the principal discovers the mix-up.

In "The Old Home Town," Archie and his family find themselves the brunt of everyone’s sour mood—until a job offer from another city sparks a sudden wave of sudden attention. When Archie’s dad accepts the position, Riverdale rallies with a surprise farewell party, only to discover he’s staying after all. The story captures the quiet charm of small-town life and the fleeting moments when even the most ordinary days feel like something bigger.

In "The Sport of Queens!" from Archie Comics #35 (1948), Betty’s dad refuses to pay $25 a month for her to join an exercise club, so he suggests they build a workout center at home. The girls enjoy the homemade gym—until Mr. Cooper tries his hand at the equipment, with predictably chaotic results.

In "The Robutler," Archie puts his tinkering skills to the test by turning a grandfather clock into a robot butler to help his dad manage household chores. With a mix of enthusiasm and mechanical mayhem, the new automaton tries to run everything from the toaster to the vacuum—though keeping it all working smoothly proves to be a whole lot harder than it looks.