Archie Showcase Digest #22

In "Valentine Male," Archie’s mood takes a nosedive when Veronica receives a flurry of Valentine’s Day cards—until he discovers she’s not the only one with a secret admirer. When Betty’s card lands in his hands, the usual teen rivalry flips into a playful game of one-upmanship, all set against the lighthearted chaos of Riverdale’s most romantic holiday.

In "Girls Galore," Jughead gives Archie a no-nonsense lecture on why he should stick to his current love life—namely, his track record with romance. Archie tries to defend himself, but Jughead’s logic ultimately comes down to one undeniable truth: when it comes to dating, he’s got a different kind of appetite.

Betty and Veronica keep running into Rob Morgan at the movies, sparking Veronica’s interest—until she learns he’s already seeing someone. Now, with the ticket counter girl in the picture, the rivalry between the two friends takes a surprising turn.

When Archie mistakes Betty’s kind gestures for medical miracles after watching her favorite soap, *Genial Hospital*, he’s convinced she’s a real-life doctor—until he discovers her "treatments" are far less clinical than they seem.

When Veronica stumbles upon a genie in a thrift-store lamp and wishes for Archie to be her eternal slave, Betty isn’t about to let her friend have all the fun—so she grabs her own lamp and makes a wish of her own. Soon, two rival genies are zapping Archie across Riverdale, turning his life into a chaotic game of tag between the girls’ magical schemes.

Archie tries to win over Veronica with a heartfelt song and a sketch for Betty on Valentine’s Day, but things take a turn when Veronica and Betty outdo themselves with a full-blown romantic carnival—only to find Archie’s gifts might not be what they expected.

In "Scrap Flap," Betty tags along as Veronica visits the Scrap Yard store, where Veronica’s sudden fascination with scrapbooking quickly reveals a less-than-honest motive—she’s really just after a chance to flirt with the store’s salesman. The two girls navigate the cluttered aisles and quirky inventory, turning a simple shopping trip into a lighthearted game of pretend.

Archie’s class ring goes missing during a visit to Betty’s house, sparking a chain of misunderstandings when it’s found and returned. As rumors swirl that Archie’s finally made a choice, the entire school leans into the idea—leaving Betty both flustered and unsure what’s really going on.

Betty tries to outmaneuver the love triangle—Archie caught between her and Veronica—by enlisting her dad’s surprisingly unorthodox advice. What follows is a whirlwind of misdirected schemes and awkward confessions, all in the name of winning Archie’s heart.

In "Assert Yourself," Dilton’s latest invention backfires in classic Riverdale fashion—intended to boost his own confidence, the machine instead sends a wave of assertiveness through Archie, Betty, and Jughead, turning their usual dynamics on their heads. Written with a sharp comedic touch, this six-page gem from Archie Showcase Digest #22 (2025) finds the gang navigating their newfound boldness in ways that are equal parts hilarious and oddly relatable.

When Alex showers Josie with extravagant floral arrangements, Alan starts to feel overshadowed—until a bouquet from Melody’s caterer friend unexpectedly draws more than just admiration, leading to a pawsitive surprise.

In "Slow Burn, Quick Freeze," Veronica finds herself caught between her usual flair for drama and the sudden need to be subtle when the new local hunk arrives in Riverdale—especially after Betty’s sharp lecture about dignity. Now, she’s got to pull off a charm offensive without tipping off her best friend, all while keeping her cool in a town where everyone’s watching.