Archie Comics Digest #2

In "Hip Quips," Big Ethel and her date hit Lover's Lane with a side of awkward charm, while Archie and Reggie find unexpected entertainment in Veronica’s bowling skills—only to be surprised when Archie confesses he’s not good enough for her, and she surprisingly agrees.

In "The Needle," Betty’s uncanny ability to replicate any high-end dress Veronica buys pushes Ronnie to the edge—until she sets out to find a gown so unique, even Betty can’t copy it. With a mix of rivalry and fashion-driven tension, the two navigate a contest of style and wit that tests the limits of imitation.

In "Bully For You," Archie’s confidence gets a boost when Coach Kleats lets Big Moose let him throw a few times in wrestling—only to spiral into a full-blown throwing spree across Riverdale High. Soon, it’s up to Coach Kleats and Moose to rein in Archie’s over-the-top enthusiasm before things get out of hand.

Archie’s got a sweet idea: plucking a few of Mr. Lodge’s prized roses to impress Veronica. But when he realizes his gift was a big mistake, he scrambles to make amends—only to dig up a neighbor’s rose bush and offer it as a replacement. It’s a small act of chaos with big consequences in Riverdale’s garden of missteps.

In "The Muscle Builders," Archie and Reggie swear by the power of exercise to stay strong and ready for any threat, while Jughead sticks to his belief that he can dodge trouble without breaking a sweat—no gym required. The trio’s debate takes a playful turn as they test their theories in a situation that puts their confidence to the ultimate, if silly, trial.

In "Little Red Archiekins," Archie sets off to deliver a basket of treats to Veronica’s house, unaware that Betty has a playful scheme in mind. Mimicking the big bad wolf from the classic tale, Betty tricks Veronica into leaving, then pretends to be her when Archie arrives—leading to a charmingly mischievous mix-up.

In "Spellbound," Archie's decision to spend time with Veronica leaves Betty and Jughead feeling overlooked—so much so that they each utter a curse, unaware their words might take hold. Soon, the consequences of their frustration begin to unfold in ways neither could have predicted.

In "Couch Coach," Archie finds himself unexpectedly in the therapist’s chair when Mr. Lodge’s psychiatrist sets out to uncover the source of his client’s stress—only to discover that Archie might be the one with the real emotional baggage. As the session unfolds, it’s the doctor who ends up doing the soul-searching, with Archie offering surprisingly sharp insights from the couch.