Archie's Love Showdown Special #1

Jan 1994 · Archie · 2.00 USD

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In "Love & War (Part 1)," Archie’s usual romantic chaos takes a snowy turn when Veronica orchestrates a weekend at the Lodges’ ski lodge, hoping to split up Archie and Cheryl. With Jughead secretly pulling strings and Jason Blossom—Cheryl’s brother and Betty’s unexpected admirer—adding fuel to the fire, Archie’s emotions ignite in ways no one saw coming. Written and illustrated by Dan Parent, with cover art by Dan Parent and Dan DeCarlo, this 1994 special captures the classic Archie charm with a playful, high-stakes twist on teenage romance.

Contains 6 stories

Love & War (Part 1)

7 pp · Teen, Humor

Betty CooperVeronica LodgeEthel MuggsMidge KlumpHermione LodgeHiram Lodge

In "Love & War (Part 1)" from Archie's Love Showdown Special #1, Betty and Veronica fill Ethel and Midge in on the latest twist in the Archie/Cheryl romance, sparking a playful conspiracy among the girls. When Ethel goes undercover to uncover the truth, her efforts only stir up more chaos—leaving the situation far from resolved.

Fast and Loose

6 pp · Teen, Humor

Betty CooperArchie AndrewsCheryl BlossomReggie MantleVeronica LodgeJason BlossomJughead Jones

In "Fast and Loose," new girl Cheryl Blossom hits Riverdale with a wave of charm, making it clear she’s ready for anything—and both Archie and Reggie are quick to take her up on it. When Veronica catches Archie in a situation that looks worse than it is, her jealousy flares until Cheryl’s older brother Jason arrives and steals her attention. Just as things seem dire for Archie, Jughead steps in with his legendary magic pin, turning the tide in a moment of classic comic chaos.

Love & War (Part 2)

9 pp · Humor, Teen

Cheryl BlossomArchie AndrewsBetty CooperVeronica LodgeJughead JonesReggie MantleJason Blossom

In "Love & War (Part 2)" from Archie's Love Showdown Special #1, Veronica’s latest scheme to split up Cheryl and Archie takes a sharp turn when she invites the gang to the Lodges’ ski lodge—only for her plan to backfire in the most unexpected way. When Jughead pulls out his secret weapon—Jason Blossom, Cheryl’s brother and Betty’s unlikely admirer—the tension between the teens heats up faster than a snowy mountain trail.

It's Friendship

5 pp · Teen, Humor

Archie AndrewsBetty CooperCheryl BlossomJughead JonesPop Tate (cameo)

Love and War (Part 3)

5 pp · Humor, Teen

Archie AndrewsVeronica LodgeBetty CooperJason BlossomReggie MantleCheryl BlossomMoose Mason (cameo flashback)Midge Klump (cameo flashback)Jughead Jones

In "Love and War (Part 3)," Archie’s latest romantic misstep sends Betty chasing after Jason, while Cheryl takes a sudden interest in Reggie—leaving Archie stranded and heartbroken, with Veronica’s final words cutting deeper than ever: “Call me when you grow up.”

Love and War (Part Four)

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Archie AndrewsEthel Muggs (Jones)Jughead JonesCheryl Blossom (Mantle)Reggie MantleQueen Veronica LodgeBetty Cooper (Blossom)Jason Blossom (all in a dream sequence)Mary AndrewsSavannah Smythe

In "Love and War (Part Four)," Archie dreams of a future where his friends are settled into married lives—leaving him alone and regretful. Waking with a jolt, he realizes he still has a chance, but just as he prepares to talk to Betty, his attention shifts to Savannah Smythe, the new girl in town.