Archie Comics Digest #5

In "Plant Strife," Jughead sets his sights on a rubber plant for his mom’s birthday, only to find the price out of reach—so he heads to the Lodge mansion, hoping Mr. Lodge might help him out. The real challenge, though, isn’t the cost, but the kind of favor he’s asking for.

In "Volley Dollies," the girls' volleyball team’s focus remains firmly on their outfits and hairstyles, leaving their coach scrambling to rally them for a big game. With pep talks and drills falling flat, she’ll need more than just spirit to get her team on the same page—especially when fashion seems to be the only thing on their minds.

In "Webfooted Warbler," Little Archie is determined to help his silent frog, Elvis, who’s stopped croaking—something Archie insists is "singing to frogs." Hoping music class can spark a revival, he brings Elvis to school, only to be caught by Mr. Weatherbee, who delivers a surprising challenge to get Elvis singing again.

In "The Olden Daze," Veronica tries to stay ahead of the latest trend by wearing a granny dress, only to find her fashion choice sparks a mix-up at school. Miss Grundy takes offense, her friends tease her, and two Boy Scouts go out of their way to help her across the street—thinking she’s an elderly woman.

In "Button-Button," Archie and Mr. Lodge are left scrambling when Gaston departs, leaving behind the Lodges’ high-tech kitchen with its mysterious push-button system. With appliances and drawers hidden behind sleek panels, the duo must figure out how to operate the modern setup—before dinner goes cold.

When Reggie discovers Jughead’s hidden talent for playing the clarinet, he sees a chance to make a splash—only to find Jughead fiercely protective of his secret. With Reggie scheming to use the skill for his own glory, the usual rivalry takes a surprisingly musical turn.

In "Window Pain," Archie and Jughead’s well-intentioned help with Mr. Weatherbee’s first aid lecture quickly spirals into chaos when their efforts to assist with props go hilariously awry. As the demonstration descends into mayhem, the students’ antics drive Weatherbee to distraction—so much so that when he flees the room, Miss Grundy arrives to find the scene and assumes the worst.

In "Hold Your Own," Archie tries to defend his grammar against Reggie’s teasing, only to get sidetracked by a daydream about how easy it is for musicians to charm girls. His thoughts drift further when he overhears Veronica confiding a secret dream to Betty, leaving him caught between embarrassment and curiosity.

In "Cream of the Crop," Reggie gives Archie a hard time about his grammar, sparking a lighthearted debate about how easy it is for musicians to charm girls. As Archie muses on the subject, he overhears Veronica confiding her dreams to Betty, leaving him caught between curiosity and the usual teenage drama.

In "Personal Opinion," Reggie takes Archie to task for his grammar, sparking a lighthearted debate that veers into Archie’s musings on how musicians seem to charm girls with ease. As the conversation unfolds, Archie overhears Veronica confiding a personal dream to Betty, leaving him caught between curiosity and the quiet tension of a secret shared between friends.

In "Award to the Wise," Jughead Jones finds himself the unlikely observer as his friends compete for a prize meant to honor the most helpful student—each well-intentioned effort quickly spiraling into chaos. While everyone else scrambles to impress the teachers, Jughead stays put, quietly savoring his sandwich and watching the mayhem unfold.

In "Letter Perfect," Veronica sticks to her handwritten letters, scoffing at the new zip codes, until she's outpaced by Betty’s mail—her letter to Archie arrives before Veronica’s, sparking a surprising rethink on the efficiency of the system.

In "Dollars and Sense!", Jo trades Greg a dollar for a rare postage stamp, but there's a twist—Greg has to earn that dollar by shoveling his father's sidewalk. The deal seems simple, but the real test is whether Greg can handle the cold, the chore, and the unexpected effort it takes to collect what he’s promised.

In "Inflammation Please," Veronica's frustration turns into a mystery when Betty suddenly starts avoiding her. Archie and Reggie set out to smooth things over, only to uncover the surprising reason behind Betty’s sudden distance—before they can even figure out what to do next.

In "Bowl Goal," Betty and Veronica go head-to-head at the alley, each determined to win Archie’s invitation to the dance—only to discover he’s already ditched them for the girl who was keeping score.

In "Sing Away, Stool Pigeon!" from Archie Comics Digest #5 (1974), Mr. Weatherbee is furious after discovering cement in the janitor's mop bucket, and he threatens to keep the whole gang after school unless someone confesses. Archie is ready to take the fall, but his friends hatch a plan to make Weatherbee feel guilty by all blaming Archie—just to see if he’ll back down.

In "Something Extra," Betty’s relentless drive to go the extra mile clashes with Veronica’s philosophy of doing just enough to get by, setting up a lighthearted showdown between two very different approaches to everyday tasks.