Archie Giant Comics Bash #[nn]

Veronica enlists Betty in a playful scheme to set up a double date with Archie and the son of a Lodge business associate—except neither boy knows they’re not the one Veronica’s truly interested in. With secrets, mistaken identities, and a whole lot of teenage tension, things quickly spiral into a whirlwind of misdirection and laughter.

Betty takes a job as a waitress at the Choc'lit Shoppe, and Veronica immediately sets out to make her first day as miserable as possible—turning a simple shift into a test of patience and poise.

In "Economy Kick," Betty tries to show Veronica the joys of smart shopping—only to find her friend more interested in the store clerks than the savings. With a mix of wry humor and classic teen antics, the two navigate the aisles, where deals are secondary to the eye candy.

In "Always Archie," Mr. Weatherbee’s unwavering suspicion that Archie is behind every school mishap puts the teen under a cloud of blame—no matter the evidence. Betty takes it upon herself to prove him wrong by staging a series of pranks herself, hoping to shift the blame and clear Archie’s name.

In "The Winner," Archie teams up with Jo to outwit Mr. Weatherbee after a prank gone wrong—when Reggie tricks the principal into thinking he's absent, Archie gets caught running through the halls and vows to even the score. Written by a team known for sharp humor and classic teen chaos, this five-page tale delivers a perfectly paced, mischievous showdown between rivals, all in the spirit of Riverdale’s finest high school shenanigans.

In "You're Drive-In Me Crazy!", the gang rallies to save their beloved local drive-in from being replaced by a multiplex, turning it into a retro film festival hosted by the glamorous Viv Voodoo. As J.D., the land developer, schemes to keep her from arriving, the night unfolds with laughs, nostalgia, and a whole lot of drive-in charm.

Jughead Jones takes on a grocery cart challenge with a twist: he’ll keep anything he can cram into it in ten minutes. But when he starts training too hard—literally—his obsession with the contest begins to backfire in ways he never expected.

Archie sets his sights on something bigger than his usual teen drama when he decides to rally the town around a real cause—convincing the legendary rock star Glory Roller to headline a benefit concert. With his usual mix of charm and chaos, Archie takes on the challenge of making the impossible happen, all while navigating the usual mix of missteps and misunderstandings.

When Archie declines to help Veronica track down her escaped Zambesia owl—preferring to support Betty’s marathon training—Betty unexpectedly spots the rare bird along the race route, just as a sudden thunderstorm begins to roll in.

Veronica’s sure she’s a shoo-in for the cheerleading squad, so she’s already had a custom outfit made—complete with flair, confidence, and a hint of showmanship. But when Jo shows up with a surprise twist at tryouts, the competition heats up in ways no one saw coming.

Archie and Jughead are determined to meet the girls after basketball, but a broken shower has them scrambling—Archie, ever the DIY enthusiast, grabs a wrench to fix the plumbing, leading to a hilariously messy situation. With Jughead more focused on snacks than plumbing, their attempt to get clean takes a turn neither expected.