Archie Comics #58
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Low-Down Highbrow," Archie’s attempt to keep Veronica off Reggie’s radar by having Jughead court her nightly backfires in the most unexpectedly poetic way. With George Frese handling both pencils and inks, the story unfolds as Jughead’s highbrow dates—complete with opera and poetry—leave Veronica longing for something a little less refined. Bob Montana’s cover captures the whimsy of the moment, perfectly framing the chaos of Archie’s well-intentioned scheme.
In "The Low-Down Highbrow," Archie entrusts Jughead with the delicate task of keeping Veronica occupied during his week-long absence—specifically, by taking her on nightly dates to keep her from Reggie. But when Jughead interprets "dates" as opportunities for highbrow pursuits like poetry readings and opera, Veronica finds the evenings anything but romantic—leaving Archie to wonder just what kind of impression his friend made.
In "Pardon My French!" from Archie Comics #58 (1952), Archie finds himself smitten with the new French teacher, putting his friendship with Betty and Veronica in jeopardy. When Jughead steps in to protect Archie’s reputation—by pretending to be the teacher’s boyfriend over the phone—the prank quickly spirals into a mess neither boy expected.
In "Witch Switch," Betty and Reggie set a playful plan to cross paths with Archie and Veronica at the switch dance, where the fun begins with each couple swapping partners the moment they meet. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, the story captures the lighthearted chaos of teenage romance and mischievous matchmaking.
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Reprinted in Archie's Double Digest Magazine #52 (1991), Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #266 (2016), Archie Comics #27
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