Archie Comics Digest #79

Betty’s torn between her New Year’s resolutions—keeping quiet and sharing openly—when a juicy rumor lands in her ears. Can she stay true to both promises, or will the gossip win out?

In "Name Game," Archie Comics' signature charm shines as the entire story unfolds with only first names—Archie, Betty, Veronica, Chuck, Jughead—each line a playful jab or tease. With Chuck and Jughead scheming to reunite Archie with Betty, the familiar trio’s antics take center stage in a lighthearted game of friendship, rivalry, and mistaken identity.

In "Foolproof," Archie tries to pull off a classic prank using a swarm of buzzing flies to justify hitting Coach Kleats with a rolled-up magazine—after being benched, naturally. When the same trick doesn’t land quite as well with Reggie, the joke starts to backfire in ways he didn’t expect.

In "A Court Case," Veronica challenges Betty to a game of tennis, claiming she's been taking lessons and promising not to be a sore loser—though Betty remains skeptical given Veronica's history. The two head to the court, where the real test isn't just skill, but whether Veronica can keep her word.

In "Race Pace," Veronica uses a clever setup with Archie, arranging to meet him at Eagle Rock during the Girls' Day race—no running required, just timing. It’s a playful test of strategy and nerves, with the stakes set not by speed, but by who can outwit the other.