Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #2

In "Wax Works," Veronica rolls her eyes when Archie dismisses her classical records as boring, sparking a playful rivalry. When Reggie offers to even the score by loaning Archie his father’s classical collection, things take a mischievous turn—Archie soon finds himself playing the very music Veronica despises, all while trying to keep up appearances.

In "A Current Love," Betty and Reggie orchestrate a baseball game to subtly separate Archie from Veronica, hoping to create space for their own plans—though whether it’s for romance or just a little mischief remains delightfully unclear. Written by a longtime Archie team and drawn with the era’s signature charm, the story captures the playful tension of teenage dynamics with a wink and a grin.

In "Pop's Prize Surprise," Archie tries to win a trip to Bermuda for his mom by entering her in a Mother of the Year contest—only to discover his dad already bought a trip for Mary. When Fred steps in to claim the prize, he pulls a surprising twist: dressing in drag to enter the contest himself.

In "Mantle of the Majors," Reggie’s boasts about his baseball prowess earn him a sharp retort from Jughead—until the next day, when Jughead surprises him with an apology and a surprising update: a Chicago Cubs scout has been watching him.

In "No Ifs, Ands or Boats!", Jughead and Archie attempt to build a boat for a day on the river, only to face one mishap after another—starting with water leaking in and culminating in a crash into a garbage scow. The story captures their classic mix of enthusiasm and chaos, with the usual teenage misadventures playing out on the water.

When Archie agrees to babysit Jughead’s little cousin Jo, he quickly finds himself in over his head—especially when she insists on eating her milk in the form of curds and whey, leaving Archie scrambling to find the right ingredients. A simple chore turns into a dairy-filled disaster as he tries to keep up with her whims, all while trying to avoid the inevitable mess.

In "Suit - - Yourself," Archie’s routine gets turned upside down when Mr. Weatherbee tasks him with getting his pants pressed by the home economics students for a school-wide best-dressed contest. A mishap in the shop leads to a hole in Archie’s pants, sending the principal scrambling for cover in a very unorthodox race to the locker room.

In "Reggie Makes History," Reggie faces a no-escape challenge: Mr. Weatherbee insists he pass a history test or miss the school dance. With time running out, he enlists Betty and Jughead in a scheme that’s equal parts desperation and dumb luck—though whether their help will save him or backfire remains to be seen.

In "Moose Taken Identity," Midge grows fed up with Moose’s constant jealousy, prompting Jughead to suggest she "play the field"—a piece of advice that misfires spectacularly when Midge takes it literally and thinks he’s asking her out. The story unfolds with playful tension as Midge’s misunderstanding sets off a chain of awkward moments, all while Moose watches from the sidelines, convinced his rival is finally making a move.

In "Confidentially It Shrinks," Archie and the gang are spellbound by a movie about black magic and shrinking heads, sparking a wild idea in Archie’s mind. Convinced the science is real, he hatches a prank using a book of formulas to prove Mr. Weatherbee wrong — all while Jo watches, skeptical but intrigued.

Betty’s new thrift-store dress takes an unexpected turn when a sudden downpour sends it into a dramatic shrink—much to her surprise and the guys’ delight. Veronica’s skepticism about the bargain buy quickly fades as the tiny dress turns heads in ways neither girl expected.

In "The Dumb Clock," Archie finds himself in trouble when Mr. Weatherbee catches him late for class and sends him to the office. Left alone with the stubborn clock that refuses to tell the right time, Archie’s attempt to fix it goes hilariously awry—leading to a frantic scramble to repair the damage before anyone notices.

When Pop Tate’s diner sees a slump in customers, Jughead steps in with a bold idea: a soda-drinking contest where anyone who can beat him gets free drinks. With the whole town buzzing, the challenge heats up—no one’s sure if Jughead’s legendary thirst will finally meet its match.

In "All Unstrung," Jo and her friends discover that the boys' yo-yo tricks aren’t just for kids—when the girls take up the strings, they surprise everyone with their own flair. Miss Grundy joins in, proving that even the most serious teacher can get caught up in the fun.

In "Allergy for Algy," Veronica's obsession with a fictional champion boxer named Algernon the 5th sends Archie into a spiral of heartbreak—until Reggie, determined to win her favor, takes up boxing, only to discover the "champion" is actually a dog. The story unfolds with classic Archie humor, blending mistaken identities and teenage crushes in a lighthearted, no-frills tale.