Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #21

When Archie decides to sell his beloved jalopy due to rising repair costs, his friends rally to save it—spending the day fixing it up with care and pride. But they don’t know Archie has already finalized the sale, leaving the outcome hanging in the air.

In "Roll 'Em," Veronica orchestrates a chaotic pie fight involving Archie, Jughead, and her father, turning the backyard into a whirlwind of flour and laughter—while Reggie quietly films the madness for a school project. The story captures the classic Archie charm with slapstick energy and playful rivalry, all unfolding in a single, perfectly timed five-page slice of teenage mischief.

In "What Comes Natural," Mr. Weatherbee and Miss Grundy find themselves in a classic classroom debate—this time, about whether boys act up because of the girls in school, or if their antics are just part of their nature. With a mix of dry wit and playful tension, the two educators grapple with the age-old question, setting off a series of lighthearted moments that capture the charm of early Archie humor.

In "Finders Keepers," Veronica’s pearl necklace snaps during a park visit, sending her pearls scattering into a bushy patch. Archie and Reggie, ever eager to outdo each other, launch a playful race to collect them—each determined to be the one to return the precious beads.