Archie Comics Digest #188

In "Ggggggrrrrrrl of My Dreams," Veronica takes matters into her own hands—literally—by barging into the Riverdale weekend Comic Convention to replace Betty as the guest model, convinced Betty’s intentions are anything but innocent when it comes to Archie. With her trademark flair and fierce determination, Veronica’s sudden pivot from rival to spotlight seeker sets off a whirlwind of playful tension and unexpected alliances.

In "Now Weight a Minute," Betty’s new fitness routine earns her unexpected admiration—both for her strength and her confidence—leaving Veronica increasingly frustrated as the balance of their rivalry shifts in ways neither expected.

Archie stumbles upon a frantic phone message: his date is delayed by thirty minutes, but he can't remember who he's supposed to meet. With time ticking and his memory blank, he's left scrambling to figure out who's waiting — and how he ended up in this mess.

Archie and the gang trade Riverdale for a Florida bus trip to Marine World, with the ever-grumpy gym teacher Ms. McCook keeping them in line. Amid the sun, sand, and seaside fun, Mr. Weatherbee and Ms. Grundy unexpectedly steal the spotlight at a beach dance contest, proving they’ve still got moves.

In "Where the Teachers Are!! Part II," Archie and the gang trade Riverdale for Florida Marine World on a spring break bus trip, stuck with the notoriously strict gym teacher Ms. McCook. Amid the sun, sand, and seaside shenanigans, Mr. Weatherbee and Ms. Grundy unexpectedly steal the spotlight at a televised beach dance contest, turning heads and raising eyebrows across the boardwalk.

Archie finally saves up enough for a fancy ball with Veronica, but with no cash left to spare. To keep up appearances without breaking the bank, he teams up with Jughead on a clever (if questionable) plan to keep the evening special—without spending a dime.