Archie Comics Digest #57

In "Daddy's Boy," Archie’s well-intentioned help in the garage leads to a minor mishap when he accidentally hurts his dad’s finger. Fred’s initial frustration gives way to guilt as he realizes Archie was just trying to be helpful.

When Little Archie tosses a football with Reggie, he meets a new girl in town who claims her father, The Great Martino, is an old friend of Principal Weatherbee’s. She invites Archie to help with a magic trick at her father’s school show, turning an ordinary afternoon into something a little more spellbinding.

In "A-Weigh We Go," Mr. Weatherbee’s diet-induced grumpiness takes a turn when Archie’s presence distracts him—so much so that the principal decides to make Archie his reluctant workout buddy. With a mix of humor and classic teen chaos, the story follows the unlikely duo as they navigate the gym, one awkward push-up at a time.

In "Troubled Times," Archie’s sudden good behavior puzzles his friends—until Jughead suspects Reggie’s behind it, only to learn Reggie’s been sidelined by Betty’s unexpected shift in focus. When Betty reveals it’s all due to Mr. Weatherbee’s unexpected speech on contentment, the whole school recalibrates, leaving Archie back in the principal’s office, just as things should be.