Archie Comics Digest #181

Archie gets a pair of magic shoes from a passing magician, eager to show off his newfound speed. But every time he zips past someone, they just urge him to slow down and appreciate the moment—before he even gets a chance to explain.

In "OK in the E.R.!", the gang finds themselves sidelined by food poisoning after a disastrous dinner hosted by Veronica, landing them in the hospital. Amid the chaos, Archie can't help but feel a pang of jealousy as Betty and Veronica both seem unusually attentive to a charming young doctor.

In "Kid Stuff," Betty and Archie revisit an old playground now refreshed for little kids, sparking a playful trip down memory lane that sees them joining the preschoolers on the swings and slides. The story captures a sweet, lighthearted moment where childhood nostalgia takes center stage, all without a single word of explanation.

Archie’s latest batch of wild suggestions from the class suggestion box accidentally lands Mr. Weatherbee in hot water—well, not exactly. When the principal decides to actually implement Archie’s ideas to prove how ridiculous they are, he’s stunned when Superintendent Haskins praises the changes. It’s a small, funny twist on classroom chaos, with Archie’s usual antics turning the tables in the most unexpected way.

When Archie’s prom limo breaks down, Veronica reluctantly accepts a ride to the dance from Reggie—leaving Archie to find an unexpected solution. With a little help from Riverdale’s quirkiest traditions, he ends up taking Betty to prom on horseback.