Archie Comics Digest #115

Archie and Jughead try to round up teammates for a touch football game, only to find no boys interested—until Betty and Veronica step in to play, instantly turning the tide as a crowd of eager boys suddenly wants in.

In "Butt of the Joke," Jughead devises a hilariously outlandish scheme to get Riverdale High noticed—by enlisting a reporter and a goat to stir up some chaos. When Principal Weatherbee frets over Central High’s constant spotlight, Jughead’s wild plan takes the spotlight in the most ridiculous way possible.

Archie stumbles upon a notebook page that reveals Betty’s secret vision of the perfect date, and with Jughead’s help, he sets out to recreate it—page by page, moment by moment. What starts as a playful challenge quickly turns into an unexpectedly heartfelt effort to understand what matters most to her.

In "Odd Girl Out," Alexandra tries to seize control of the group by leveraging her father’s financial influence, but Melody turns the tables with a clever prank that plays on Alexandra’s own overconfidence. The story unfolds with sharp humor and classic teen dynamics, as the group’s chemistry is tested in a lighthearted clash of wills.

Archie’s latest misadventure takes a bizarre turn when Mr. Lodge, fed up with his constant destruction, brings home an indestructible vase and dares Archie to break it. The challenge quickly spirals into a hilarious test of wills, as Archie’s relentless energy meets an object that refuses to yield.

In "The Land of the Free," Archie and his friends rally to transform an abandoned house into a youth center, only to face off against a grumpy old landowner determined to turn the property into a trailer park. With a mix of heart and humor, the story explores their efforts to stand up for their community and what it means to truly make a place your own.

Archie tries to impress his date at the school dance with a bold new cologne, but soon finds himself in an olfactory overload when the guys’ fragrances clash in the crowded gym—turning the night into a nose-tickling comedy of scents.