Archie Comics Digest #161

In "The Survivors," Jughead and Archie trudge through a snowstorm to school, unaware it’s been canceled—only to stumble upon a stranded bus full of girls en route to a dance. Their unexpected heroics turn a snowy misadventure into a moment of genuine (and slightly awkward) teamwork.

When Reggie's latest prank pushes his friends too far, they plot revenge—only to find out he’s in the hospital after an accident. But when Jo, his cousin and a nurse, shows up with the news, it turns out the whole thing was just another one of Reggie’s elaborate hoaxes.

Archie’s latest attempt to impress Veronica hits a snag when he lies about being out of town to avoid a date—only to win a radio contest and scramble to change his story. But just as he thinks he’s got it figured out, old debts and unexpected expenses keep knocking him off course. When Veronica finally snaps at his endless excuses, it’s clear the real challenge isn’t money, but keeping his promises.

When Archie hears Veronica’s unwell, he dashes to her aid—only to crash into Betty. In a playful act of revenge, Betty and Reggie sneak onion juice into Veronica’s vaporizer, setting off an unexpected and tearful chain reaction.

In "Toss and Turn," Archie’s plans for a date with Veronica go awry when Reggie douses him with a bag of water. Trying to get back at Reggie, Archie hurls a water bag in retaliation—only to accidentally hit Veronica instead.