Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #57

Betty’s dreams of auditioning for bandleader Sonny Horne hit a wall when Mr. Lodge shuts the door—until Veronica hatches a wildly impractical plan. Disguised in a suit of armor, Betty must sing her heart out from inside the metal shell, hoping her voice can shine through the steel.

Archie’s in a bind—Veronica’s got a formal event coming up, and he needs a tux. Reggie, ever the showman, volunteers to lend his, but the outfit comes with more than just a fit: it’s a magician’s costume packed with hidden tricks. As Archie steps into the spotlight, he’s not sure if he’s ready for the kind of attention this tuxedo brings.

In "The Big Hit Fit," Mr. Weatherbee, usually stern and unyielding, finds himself increasingly annoyed by the constant chorus of "Sugar, Sugar" echoing through Riverdale High—especially when it's sung by The Archies. But as the tune gets stuck in his head, even the principal can't resist joining in, much to his own surprise.

In "Cautious Chemistry," Archie and Jughead’s plan to stay late in the chemistry lab takes a chaotic turn when Mr. Weatherbee, ever the cautious supervisor, has Professor Flutesnoot clear the room of anything remotely explosive—only to find that even the safest-looking experiments have a knack for going off. The story captures the classic mix of teenage curiosity and unintended consequences, all in the familiar, lighthearted world of Riverdale.