Archie Giant Series Magazine #171

When Archie’s jalopy starts acting up, he’s forced to skip the brake repair he can’t afford—until Mr. Lodge quietly steps in to cover the cost. Reggie and Veronica, eager to prank Archie, take the car out to scare him, only to discover the brakes haven’t been fixed… and the real surprise is just beginning.

In "Not Guilty," Fred panics when summoned to Mr. Weatherbee’s office about Archie, spiraling into a wild dream where he’s put on trial for allegedly turning Archie into a delinquent. The courtroom drama unfolds with exaggerated flair, as Fred scrambles to defend himself against charges he never saw coming.

In "Bully for You," Archie’s confidence gets a boost when Coach Kleats pairs him with Moose for a practice bout—only to find that Archie’s new swagger starts following him off the mat. Now, every guy Archie meets has to face his sudden bravado, forcing Moose to step in and remind him who’s really in charge.

Archie reluctantly walks Midge home one evening, nerves on edge because Big Moose is known for his explosive jealousy—especially when it comes to her. When Moose insists on walking Archie home too, the tension mounts, and Archie’s anxiety reaches a breaking point.

In "Couch Coach," Archie finds himself unexpectedly in the therapist's chair when Mr. Lodge’s psychiatrist seeks out the source of his client’s stress—Archie himself. What begins as a tense session quickly turns into a surprising turn of roles, as Archie ends up guiding the doctor through some long-buried memories of his own.

In "A House Is a Home," Archie goes all out to impress Veronica by sprucing up the house and organizing the family for her visit, but his efforts backfire in hilarious fashion—only to discover that Veronica actually prefers things just as they are. A lighthearted, classic Archie-style romp that captures the chaos of teenage nerves and the joy of being perfectly imperfect.