Archie Comics Digest #41

Archie lands a surprise date with a movie star after winning a Slimy Soap contest, only to panic when he thinks the star is ancient—so he swaps places with Jughead, who’s eager to skip school for a chance at fame.

Betty’s smitten with her new handsome neighbor, but no matter what she tries, he doesn’t seem to notice her. Frustrated, she turns to Jughead for help, who suggests she write to the advice column "Aunt Mathilda's Advice to the Lovelorn" — and hope for a little matchmaking magic.

In "Putting on the Dog!", Archie and Veronica seize on a chance to crash the ultra-exclusive party at Calvin Colcash’s mansion—only to find their plan hinges on a lost dog and a very confused butler. With charm and a little mischief, they try to charm their way into the Colcash estate, but the real test may be whether the dog has more pull than they do.

In "The Kiss-Off," Betty’s unexpected prize—a ten-kiss reward from Archie—quickly turns into a double-edged dilemma. Each kiss she collects leaves her momentarily dazed and bewildered, confusing her teachers and classmates alike, just as she’s chosen to represent Riverdale High in a high-stakes debate. The story unfolds with playful chaos, as Betty tries to balance her newfound "perks" with the pressure of proving she’s more than just a kiss away from losing her mind.

Archie’s been invited by Veronica to an upscale event at the Country Club, and suddenly everyone in school is doing everything they can to avoid him—especially when it comes to lending cash. With his wallet already empty and his reputation on the line, Archie’s trying to keep up appearances while dodging his friends’ quick exits.

In "Diet Riot," Mr. Weatherbee is put on a strict diet under Miss Grundy’s watchful eye, but his willpower quickly crumbles when lunchtime rolls around. As his obsession with food grows, he starts sneaking snacks from students’ trays—turning the school cafeteria into a battleground of hunger and hilarity.

In this delightfully silly fairy tale twist from *Archie Comics Digest #41*, Veronica plays the princess trapped in a royal court, forced to marry Reggie while secretly pining for Archie—the humble stable boy with a heart of gold. With whimsy and humor, the story spins a charming tale of love, duty, and the unexpected choices that come when a princess decides to follow her heart.

Archie’s juggling two dates at once—Betty for a study session and Veronica for a real date—so he convinces Jughead to step in as his stand-in with Betty. With Jughead’s usual indifference to schoolwork and his knack for getting into trouble, things are bound to get messy when he’s suddenly the one stuck with the books.

In "Price War," Pop Tate faces closing his beloved soda shop due to rising expenses, prompting Betty and Veronica to step in with a clever plan—though not the one he expects. With their usual mix of wit and mischief, the girls devise a unique strategy to cut costs, testing just how far they'll go to save the place they know and love.

In "A Choice Choice," Archie faces a sticky situation when he must choose between taking his mom out for her birthday or keeping a date with Veronica. Panicking, he fakes being sick, but when Veronica finds out, she’s not amused—and decides to show him how a little honesty goes a long way.