Archie Comics Super Special #4
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "High School Switcheroo," Archie Comics spins a playful twist on school life when the faculty swaps students into unfamiliar first-period electives. Veronica finds herself in "Domestic Living," grappling with carpentry and engine repairs, while Betty steps into "Corporate Business," facing presentations, mergers, and tough decisions—both navigating their new worlds with humor and growing confidence. Written and illustrated by Dan Parent, with inks by Rich Koslowski, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Jack Morelli, this 2013 Super Special offers a fresh, lighthearted take on the characters' everyday challenges.
In "High School Switcheroo," Archie Comics Super Special #4 (2013), Veronica and Betty are thrown into unfamiliar territory when the school’s faculty swaps their first-period electives. Veronica finds herself in "Domestic Living," wrestling with power tools and kitchen mishaps, while Betty navigates the high-stakes world of "Corporate Business," facing presentations, profit margins, and tough decisions. The story captures the chaos and humor of stepping outside your comfort zone—no spoilers, just good-natured mayhem.
In "Foot Sore," Reggie can't stop showing off his new shoes, but Jughead has a clever way to bring him back down to earth—literally. When a mishap in the chemistry lab sends a mysterious liquid splattering onto Reggie’s prized footwear, the joke’s on him, and the fallout is anything but stylish.
Betty’s carefully raked leaf pile keeps getting ruined by her neighbor’s kids, and she’s had enough. When she devises a clever plan to teach the oblivious neighbor a lesson in respect, things take a surprisingly playful turn.
In "Model Mania!", Archie and Reggie are captivated by a fashion spread in a magazine, sparking a playful challenge when Betty and Veronica decide to pose like the models themselves—turning a simple page-turn into a whirlwind of style, laughter, and lighthearted rivalry.
In "Measure Up," Archie sets out to fix his stereo cabinet but realizes he’s lost his ruler. With no time to spare, he improvises—measuring the space with his hands—and dashes to the school shop, only to get caught in a series of mishaps involving a falling elevator and a surprising tree encounter. The story captures Archie’s trademark chaos with a lighthearted, clever twist on problem-solving.
Betty and Veronica are quick to mock Miss Grundy’s lecture on women’s rights—until Mr. Weatherbee steps in to reveal the surprising history behind her advocacy. The girls’ laughter slowly gives way to surprise as they learn just how far Miss Grundy has come.
Betty finds herself in a sticky situation when a school fire drill turns into a full evacuation—just as she’s wearing only Veronica’s new designer bikini and no other clothes. With the whole school scrambling outside, Betty’s caught between panic and the quiet dread of being seen in public like this.
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