Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #96

In "For the Birds," Archie tries everything to be on time for school—waking up at the crack of dawn and setting multiple alarms—but even his best intentions can't keep him from rushing out the door late again. The story follows his chaotic morning with a mix of determination and classic Archie-style misfortune.

In "It's Friendship," Veronica tries to avoid Ethel, fed up with her constant chatter about Jughead—only to feel hurt when Ethel walks right past her house to visit Betty instead. The moment sparks a quiet, unexpected pang of loneliness, making Veronica question what friendship really means when it feels uneven.