Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #17

When Archie, Reggie, Betty, and Veronica brave Cobb's Cavern on a dare, Jughead’s warnings about landslides prove all too real—leaving the group trapped in the dark. Now, with the cave unstable and no easy way out, it’s up to Jughead to think fast and lead the way back to safety.

In "The Crusader," Betty’s sudden determination to be helpful sends her friends into a panic—her best intentions always end in chaos. The gang, desperate to avoid another disaster, tries to discourage her by being deliberately unkind, but their plan might just be backfiring in the most predictable way.

In "Messenger Man," Reggie takes on the role of delivery boy, ferrying a telegram and gifts from Archie to Veronica—only to sneak in a little extra flair with a few added kisses. It’s a lighthearted, classic Archie-style moment where a simple errand turns into a playful prank.

In "Loco Motion," Moose’s latest attempt to cope with an injured foot takes a hilariously absurd turn when he wheels himself around in a wheelbarrow—only to take Archie’s advice and start using a crutch too, creating a comically unbalanced act. The story captures the classic teenage humor of Archie's Pals 'n' Gals with a perfectly timed, visual gag that’s as clever as it is silly.

In "Cool School," Miss Grundy worries that the new teacher’s laid-back style is undermining classroom discipline—until she and Mr. Weatherbee investigate and discover the reason: the ice cream vendor has made an unexpected stop right in the middle of class.

In a trio of silent, laugh-out-loud panels from *Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #17*, Jughead takes a mischievous swipe at a "Wanted" poster, Archie accidentally reels in Reggie’s swim trunks while fishing, and Mr. Weatherbee coolly fans himself with a "Think" sign—each moment capturing the classic humor of the series.

In "Tipped and Topped! Part I," Betty and Veronica both dive into *Henrietta's Handy Hints on How to Hook Him!*, with Betty putting the "way to a man's heart is through his stomach" advice to the test—though whether her cooking will win over her crush or lead to a kitchen catastrophe remains to be seen.

In "Tipped and Topped! Part II," Betty and Veronica both dive into *Henrietta's Handy Hints on How to Hook Him!*, with Veronica trying a new hairdo based on the advice to "add variety and spice to your appearance." But as always, Archie remains blissfully unaware—his attention firmly elsewhere.

In "Poor Little Rich Whirl," Betty’s envy of Veronica’s wealth takes a surprising turn when Veronica invites her for an overnight stay to flaunt her privilege and win Archie’s affection. But when Betty calls home and talks to her parents, Veronica finds herself unexpectedly longing for the kind of family closeness she rarely experiences.

Betty tries to distract herself from Archie by taking up painting, but Veronica’s suggestion to sketch portraits backfires when she convinces Archie to pose. With a brush in hand and a mischievous grin, Betty sets out to capture Archie’s likeness—though it’s unclear who’s really being painted.