Archie Comics Digest #165

In "Rare Flair," Archie takes on a quirky side hustle photographing fishermen’s catches, hoping to turn a quick profit. When Jughead dons a full swordfish costume, he becomes the unlikely centerpiece of Archie’s scheme—turning a simple photo op into a wild, fishy stunt.

In "And the Winner Is...", Archie tries to prove he's more than just a lovable loser by entering an essay contest on love, inspired by the girls' encouragement. His sincere take on the subject stands out—until he learns the winner is chosen by chance, not merit, and Reggie’s dozens of entries have already sealed his fate. Though the prize slips through Archie’s fingers, his honesty wins something far more valuable.

Archie, behind the lens at the mall photo booth, faces his toughest subject yet: a fussy baby who refuses to smile. His attempts to charm the little one fail until, as always, a classic pratfall brings the moment to life.

Archie and his friends take on the role of daring explorers in "Menace of the Lost Valley," following an ancient map that leads them deep into the heart of the Bermuda Triangle. There, they discover a hidden world teeming with strange life and a forgotten civilization—only to be met with a surprising twist when the locals believe Betty, known as "Wheels," is their long-lost queen.

In "Soar Point," the gang teams up for a high-stakes chase after a promotional balloon carrying a cash prize, turning a simple summer day into a wild, airborne scramble. With everyone vying to catch the lucky float, the race is on — and the sky’s the limit.

Archie’s mom sends him on a simple errand—driving a truck full of junk to the city dump—but a detour at a flea market turns his routine trip into an unexpected spectacle when his pile of cast-offs draws a surprising crowd of eager buyers.

In "Chore Galore," Archie and his friends trade Riverdale for the Lodge Dairy Farm, trading homework for hay bales and late nights for early morning milking. With barns to clean and chores to tackle, they discover just how much effort goes into farm life—though they’re determined to give it their all.