Archie Comics Super Special #5

In "It Starts With a Kiss!" from Archie Comics Super Special #5, Archie and Valerie find themselves unexpectedly paired to write a song for the joint tour with Josie and the Pussycats, their creative spark igniting under the quiet glow of a late-night studio. As the others head home, the two linger, sharing pizza and a moment that slowly turns tender—until a simple kiss sets off something far more meaningful.

In "More Than Words," Archie and Valerie navigate the ups and downs of their secret relationship as the Pussycats tour the country, with Veronica slowly catching on while the rest of the band remains in the dark. When their romance finally comes to light during a heartfelt duet at the final concert, the group faces a new challenge: a six-month overseas tour that tests their bond—especially when Valerie hesitates to say yes, unsure if distance can truly keep them close.

In "The Great Switcheroo!", Riverdale’s usual teenage chaos takes a wild turn when a playful argument about gender roles triggers a magical prank from Salem—switching the entire gang’s genders. With Archie now a girl and Jughead suddenly a boy, the familiar rhythms of school and friendship get hilariously scrambled. Sabrina eventually restores things by showering the whole group in magic dust during a chaotic concert.

In "Spellfreeze," Shinji arrives at Sabrina's mortal school on a mission to observe how witches live without magic—but his raw power and her growing feelings quickly turn the classroom into a spark-filled experiment. As secrets simmer and spells go awry, the line between duty and desire starts to blur.

In "The Jughead List," Jughead and Archie take Mr. Lodge’s advice to heart and start making lists of life goals—only to have Reggie turn the challenge into a high-stakes bet by swapping their lists. Now each must tackle the other’s ambitions, from cooking gourmet meals to mastering a musical instrument, all while navigating the chaos of teenage plans gone sideways.