Archie Comics #96

Archie tries to juggle two study dates in one night—Betty and Veronica both expecting him, and he’s counting on Tommy’s motorcycle to keep him on time. With a little speed and a lot of luck, he’s racing against the clock to keep his promises, but even the fastest ride can’t outrun the truth.

In "Father Knows Best," Archie tries a rare day at home after his dad complains about his frequent visits to Veronica’s. The unexpected quiet leads to an unlikely clash between Mr. Andrews and Mr. Lodge, turning the usual neighborhood calm into something far more entertaining.

In "That's My Baby," Veronica’s plan to keep Betty from a date with Archie backfires when Betty, determined to go out, enlists Archie to babysit—leading to a hilariously tangled web of baby-sitting duties and mistaken intentions. Written with classic Archie charm, this 1958 five-page gem turns a simple bowling night into a whirlwind of teenage schemes and comic misdirection.

In "The Tender Trap," Betty takes Jughead’s mom’s advice to heart, lavishing Archie with attention and indulgence all afternoon—only to find him mysteriously absent when she shows up at his house, ready to repeat the gesture. There, she discovers Archie has brought Veronica along to learn the proper way to pamper a man, leaving Betty caught in a moment of unexpected rivalry.