Archie & Friends All Stars #26

Betty and Veronica find themselves thrust into the spotlight when a TV crew comes to Riverdale to find the ultimate best friends—only to have their rivalry flare up over Archie. As they each try to prove they’re the better pal by ditching one another for new BFFs, the cameras keep rolling. When the episode airs, they’re hit with a wave of nostalgia—and the sudden urge to make up… only to immediately bicker over Archie again.

When Archie's dad grounds him for failing math due to "girl trouble," Archie tries to prove he can focus by ditching romance for the library, the museum, and the gym—only to find himself surrounded by more girls at every stop. It’s a lighthearted, fast-paced romp where every place he goes ends up with a new crush, and his dad’s warning echoes louder than ever.

In "The Battle of the Jitterbugs," Veronica’s bold claim that girls outshine boys in dancing sparks a playful challenge, leading Reggie to organize a jitterbug showdown between Archie and himself against Betty and Veronica. With rhythm and rivalry in the air, the dance floor becomes the battlefield for a lighthearted, high-energy showdown.

In "Obstacle Coarse," Jughead and Archie mock the girls’ aerobics routine—only for Veronica to turn the tables with a challenge: a fitness contest to prove who’s truly the fittest. The stakes are set, the competition heats up, and the usual Archie Comics charm takes a playful, sweat-drenched turn.

Meow Girl, Appletown’s only female superhero, isn’t happy with all the attention Cape Man’s been getting—so she hatches a plan to steal the spotlight. When she traps the hero and forces his shy assistant to take on the role of Tiger Girl, chaos (and a few cat-themed puns) ensue.

Jo’s been feeling a little down lately—Samantha’s always so strong, and Bingo’s struggling to keep up. Uncle Herman steps in with a plan: a series of friendly games where Bingo can finally prove he’s got what it takes.

When the boys vanish to chase basketball glory, Betty rallies the girls for a spontaneous, no-boys-allowed adventure—proving that fun doesn’t need a team to win. A lighthearted, all-teen celebration of friendship and mischief, this playful story captures the joy of girls just being girls.

In "The Great Switcheroo!", a playful argument about gender roles sparks a magical prank when Salem casts a spell that swaps the genders of the Riverdale gang. What follows is a day of hilarious confusion as everyone navigates life in each other’s shoes—until Sabrina steps in with a sprinkle of magic dust at a concert to set things right.

In "A Battle Royal," Betty’s omission of Veronica from her fashion list sparks a fiery rift between the two longtime friends, turning their rivalry into a full-blown showdown of pride and hurt. When words turn sharp and tempers flare, it’s only through the quiet wisdom of Polly and Mrs. Lodge that they’re reminded of what once brought them together.

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 truth about her past contributions slowly shifts the girls’ skeptical smiles into thoughtful surprise.

In "The Trouble With Girls," Archie and his friends vent about the quirks they find irritating in girls—until those very habits unexpectedly come to their rescue, turning their complaints into something much more thoughtful. A lighthearted, clever twist on teenage perceptions, the story finds humor in small moments and quiet surprises.

In "Poor Little Rich Girl!" from Archie & Friends All Stars #26, Veronica surprises everyone by canceling a date with Archie to stay home with Betty. That night, she opens up about feeling isolated despite her wealth, revealing how her parents' absence and her privileged status make it hard to connect with others. The moment deepens their friendship in a quiet, heartfelt way.

In "No Fear," Trula challenges Jughead’s long-standing distance from girls, claiming it’s rooted in a hidden fear. Determined to prove her wrong, Jughead deliberately seeks out girl-powered situations—only to find himself increasingly flustered, turning his skepticism into something far more uncomfortable.