Archie: The Married Life #4
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Just Like Starting Over! Part One: Let's Get This Party Started!", Archie rallies the gang for a big night as he and Jughead prepare to open a new nightclub with Ambrose—prompting a surprise reunion when Ambrose suggests the Archies take the stage together. With Josie and the Pussycats set to perform, the group gathers at Jughead’s restaurant to plan, only to be shaken when Midge suddenly collapses. The mood shifts further when Reggie delivers the news that Clay Walker was shot during a robbery on his honeymoon with Kevin, while Veronica quietly takes Cheryl to her chemotherapy appointment. Written by Paul Kupperberg and illustrated by Pat Kennedy, Tim Kennedy, and Jim Amash, with colors by Glenn Whitmore and letters by Jack Morelli, the issue’s cover by Fernando Ruiz captures the energy of this pivotal moment.
In "Just Like Starting Over! Part One: Let's Get This Party Started!", Archie: The Married Life dives into the messy, heartfelt chaos of married life as Veronica rushes to the hospital to find Archie, Ethel unexpectedly ends things with Fred and turns heads with Jughead, and Kevin and Clay return from their honeymoon—bringing new energy into the already complicated mix.
In "Rock On! Part One: Disloged!", Jughead faces a sudden financial crisis when Fred Mirth vanishes, leaving his Chok'lit Shoppe franchise in limbo—just as he’s trying to support Midge during her pregnancy. With the new Riverdale High opening and old tensions simmering, Archie, Betty, and Cheryl each navigate shifting dynamics, while Jughead scrambles to keep his dream alive.
In "Just Like Starting Over! Part Two Like a Reality Show Without the Commercials!", Veronica faces the courtroom, Hiram's unraveling deepens, and the town watches as Reggie embraces a reality show spotlight he never asked for—while Betty questions her role in the spectacle. Meanwhile, Jughead and Ethel share a quiet, unexpected moment, and Dr. Walker opens his new practice, bringing change to Riverdale one appointment at a time.
In "Flashes of Recognition," Archie's students earn third place in the High School Battle of the Bands, a small victory that stirs unexpected reflections. Jellybean navigates the turbulence of her teenage rebellious phase, while Dilton dives into his latest project—buying a lab. Meanwhile, Veronica returns to her career, reentering the rhythm of her life with quiet determination.
In "Just Like Starting Over! Part Three Best Offers!!," Archie returns to live with Veronica, navigating the delicate balance of marriage and old habits. Meanwhile, Reggie takes possession of Archie’s beloved jalopy, Betty and Reggie rethink their reality show’s rules, and Hiram Lodge’s unraveling takes a darker turn—each choice echoing through the lives of Riverdale’s most tangled relationships.
In "Cold Iron," Betty takes on the quiet challenge of teaching Georgia to read, with Moose offering steady support—while Jughead grapples with Jellybean’s unexpected absence, leaving his diner in disarray. Veronica pays a visit to Cheryl, uncovering a difficult truth about her health, and Chuck and Nancy find themselves at a crossroads, weighing the future of their beloved comic shop.
In "Just Like Starting Over! Part 4 Suddenly!", Archie shares news of Fred's job offer with Veronica, while Moe confesses his feelings for Midge to Jughead. Betty reaches her breaking point with the reality TV crew, and Chuck strikes a risky deal with the Galactic Syndicate. Meanwhile, Clay is shot during a botched robbery at Jo's auto shop, sending shockwaves through the group.
In "Saturday!", Archie’s quiet suburban life unfolds in small, telling moments: Mr. Weatherbee frets over his broken laptop, Jellybean dodges another work deadline, and Georgia finds her rhythm in the freshman band. When Veronica throws a surprise party for Cheryl’s homecoming, the celebration takes an unexpected turn as Cheryl shares her journey with breast cancer, bringing the group closer in ways no party could have planned.
In "Just Like Starting Over! Part Five Loss & Found!", the Riverdale crew rallies at the hospital as they wait to learn if Clay will pull through after being shot during a robbery at Jo's garage. Meanwhile, personal crossroads unfold: Reggie steps back from the reality show to support Betty, Moose reconsiders his political ambitions, and Veronica makes a bold choice about her future at Lodge Industries.
In "The One Amazing Thing I Did Today!", Archie, Jughead, and Ambrose rally the Archies for a special night at the new nightclub, but the celebration takes a sudden turn when Midge collapses during a reunion dinner. As the group grapples with the news that Clay Walker has been shot during his honeymoon, Veronica and Cheryl face their own quiet struggle, balancing personal challenges with the weight of the moment.
In "Just Like Starting Over! Part Six: Jughead's Chocklit Shoppe Where the Elite Meet!", Jughead turns his beloved Chocklit Shoppe into a makeshift cinema for a special screening of the pilot for Reggie and Betty’s reality show, blending small-town charm with a splash of celebrity buzz. Meanwhile, Kevin drops a surprising announcement that sends ripples through the crowd—his plans to run for the United States Senate.
Jo and the Archies take the stage at the Chowhouse Too for a night of music and memory, their performance raising funds for the Cheyrl Blossom Breast Cancer Foundation. As the band plays, old friendships and quiet tensions surface beneath the spotlight.
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