Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #1

In "Beach Nuts," Archie and the gang find their seaside day upended by a relentless wind that sends their cabana flying, their cards scattering, and ultimately their game of canasta drifting out to sea—right along with them. The story captures the classic Archie humor with a splash of seaside chaos, as the gang’s attempts to stay dry and play a game quickly spiral into a watery adventure.

When the new fountain Mr. Weatherbee spent school funds on shatters on inspection day, and Archie’s relentless water pranks keep piling on, the principal’s already stressful day takes a hilarious turn. With the fountain in pieces and the superintendent on the way, chaos is brewing in Riverdale.

When Jughead shares his lunch with a stray duck at the pond, he doesn’t expect the bird to follow him—especially not into school, where it soon has Betty in its sights and makes a beeline for Mr. Weatherbee’s office.

In "The More the Merrier," Mr. Lodge’s plans for a Founders Day Celebration take a surprising turn when Betty mishears the details and assumes he’s secretly throwing Veronica a surprise birthday party—prompting her to invite the entire gang to his house, much to everyone’s confusion.

In "Angle With a Mangle," Archie tries to help Moose after his breakup with Midge by pretending Betty is secretly fond of him—only for Betty to cleverly turn the tables, leading Moose to believe Veronica is the one with a crush on him. The mix-up sets off a chain of misunderstandings that keeps the usual suspects tangled in their usual brand of playful chaos.

In "Face Your Face," Jughead finds himself at the center of a bizarre TV trivia stunt when his photo is selected for a live broadcast. The show promises cash and a chance to prove his identity—if he can answer the question on air and show up in person to verify it’s really him.

In "It's a Snap," Jughead tries his hand at photography, snapping portraits of Archie, Veronica, Betty, and Mr. Weatherbee—only to have the photos ruined when Reggie's fan shreds them. When he painstakingly reassembles the images, the results look suspiciously like Mr. Weatherbee attacking Archie and Betty, sending shockwaves through Riverdale.

Archie’s latest chore turns into a wild chase when Mr. Weatherbee sends him to retrieve a scow—only to come back with a cow instead. Now stuck with an unexpected bovine, Archie tries to pass her off on his parents, then Veronica, each stop adding more chaos to his already messy day.

In "Leery Theory," Mr. Weatherbee puts his unorthodox psychology to the test by urging Coach Kleats to put Archie in the pitcher’s mound for the big baseball game—despite Archie’s lack of skill. With a mix of confidence and questionable logic, Weatherbee claims that even the least talented players can rise to the occasion when given a chance.

Archie tries to study hard for a test he must pass to earn a raise in his allowance, but Reggie offers help—only to mislead him with false facts. With the stakes high and the test looming, Archie’s studying takes a turn no one saw coming.

In "Caught with His Plans Down!", Archie surprises his dad Fred by volunteering to handle all the household chores so Fred can finally play golf. Fred, skeptical that his son would suddenly become so responsible, isn’t buying it — but Archie’s determined to prove him wrong.