Archie Giant Series Magazine #149

In "The Buddy System," Archie finds himself in trouble when Mr. Lodge bans him from seeing Veronica after a misguided attempt to fix the school’s pipes—only to end up sanding, scrubbing, and varnishing them. Determined to stand by his pal, Jughead steps in to defend Archie’s actions, proving that loyalty runs deeper than a few splinters.

In "Flower Power," the Riverdale gang rallies around Mr. Weatherbee after he’s hospitalized from exhaustion, pooling their money to buy him flowers as a get-well gift. Sent to deliver the bouquet, Jughead’s uniquely clumsy approach leads the group to panic—only to realize too late that their well-intentioned gesture might have done more harm than good.

In "Inflammation Please," Veronica’s hurt when Betty suddenly stops returning her calls and avoids her at school. When Archie and Reggie step in to mediate, they uncover the surprising reason behind Betty’s distance—something that turns their usual teenage drama into a moment of unexpected understanding.