Archie: The Best of Samm Schwartz #1

In "A Bum Steer," Jughead must race against time to warn Riverdale that Gibbsville students are planning to steal the school bell—the town’s cherished good luck charm—only to find an unlikely ally in the most unexpected place: the Gibbsville mascot, a cow. With the clock ticking and the stakes high, Jughead’s wits and the cow’s surprising help might just be enough to keep Riverdale’s luck intact.

In "Boots," Jughead’s signature loud stomping gets him in trouble when Mr. Weatherbee demands he remove his boots to avoid the noise. But when the sound disappears, Jughead’s quiet presence becomes something far more unsettling—especially when no one can hear him coming.

In "Foot Sore," Reggie can't stop showing off his new shoes, much to everyone's annoyance—especially Jughead's. When Reggie's pride gets the better of him, Jughead finds a clever way to knock him down a notch, all with a splash of chemistry lab mishap.

In "Girl Grab," Archie tries to slip away and avoid Betty and Veronica, hoping they’ll think he’s with someone else. But when they catch on, the two girls team up to grill Jughead for answers—leaving him caught in the middle of their relentless pursuit.

In "Joker's Wild," Pop Tate finds himself the target of escalating pranks from Archie and Jughead, then Betty and Veronica, as the teens take turns testing his patience with increasingly elaborate jokes. When the laughter turns into a full-blown prank war, Pop decides it's time to reclaim his dignity — and the tables are about to turn.

In "Monkey Shines," Reggie seizes on a moment when Jughead indulges a little girl’s imagination about a pet monkey, spinning it into a rumor that Jughead is losing his mind. As the prank escalates, the line between joke and obsession begins to blur, leaving everyone wondering just how far Reggie’s teasing will go.

In "The Music Man," Reggie’s world tilts when he learns Jughead’s secret: he’s a gifted clarinet player, though he’d rather keep it under wraps. When Reggie sees a chance to use that talent to win Veronica’s attention, he doesn’t hesitate—though Jughead’s not so sure about being roped into his scheme.

In "The Song Writers," Archie's attempt to craft a heartfelt love song sparks a playful challenge from Jughead, who dives into rhyming with his signature flair—moon, June, spoon, and more. As the two trade verses, their rivalry takes a humorous turn, testing who truly has the gift of song.