Archie Comics Digest #158

Reggie tries to crash Veronica’s lawn party, only to find himself out of place when he realizes it’s a prehistoric-themed affair—complete with dinosaurs, cave paintings, and a whole lot of ancient vibes he didn’t sign up for.

In "Rags to Riches," Veronica finds herself out of step with the latest trend—shabby, vintage clothing—only to realize she has no such outfits in her closet. While helping sort donated clothes for the needy, she spots a chance to reinvent her look with a little creative borrowing.

In "Wiener Wars," Archie and Betty team up to sell hot dogs at the beach, but Reggie and Veronica quickly turn the day into a full-blown rivalry—complete with flashy swimsuit changes from the girls and a surprisingly intense battle for customers. It’s a lighthearted summer showdown where friendship, rivalry, and the occasional hot dog take center stage.

Betty’s excited to sell a photo she took of Reggie—until an ad agency asks her to airbrush a diaper onto it for a baby powder campaign. When Reggie finds out, he bolts to Loon Lake, mortified.

In "Space Goons," Archie and Reggie each try to impress alien girls from another planet—Andromeda and Octavia—on a pair of awkward dates. Archie's plans unravel when Andromeda's insatiable hunger devours his entire allowance, while Reggie's date takes a surprising turn when Octavia reveals her less-than-glamorous true form.

In "Saddle Twaddle," Archie finds himself caught between Betty and Veronica at Riverdale's Colonial Days festival, juggling their competing demands as he rides a horse across town to keep both of their living history exhibits running smoothly. With only five pages, this lighthearted comic captures the chaos of teenage rivalry and the absurdity of trying to please two very different girls at once.

In "Reality Check," Jo and Betty aren’t amused when Archie and Reggie vanish into virtual reality, leaving them behind—so they decide to show the boys what it’s like to be ignored. With a clever twist, the girls turn the tables, plunging the boys into a digital world where they’re the ones left out.