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In "The Commuter," Archie finds himself in a frantic race across Riverdale, shuttling between Betty’s and Veronica’s houses on the same evening to maintain his double date deception. With no time to catch his breath, he’s caught in a whirlwind of mistaken identities and last-minute excuses, all while trying to keep both girls happy.

In this 1974 humor tale from Laugh Comics Digest Magazine, Jughead sports a black eye and a jacket that Reggie lent him—though when the girls press him for details, he spins a tale that makes it sound like Reggie was the one who gave it to him. With his trademark deadpan delivery and a dash of playful mischief, Jughead turns the story into a classic high-school farce.

In "The Brush-Off," Betty tries to move on from Archie by diving into painting—until Veronica accidentally sets her on a course that brings Archie right back into her life. When Veronica suggests Betty paint portraits, Betty convinces Archie to pose, leading to a moment that’s equal parts art class and awkward teen drama.

In "Re-Tired," Archie and Jughead organize a scavenger hunt to help Archie replace his worn-out car tires—only to find their list includes tires themselves, leading to a series of mischievous mix-ups as their teammates literally take the prize off the road.

In "What Comes Natural," Mr. Weatherbee and Miss Grundy find themselves in a classroom debate over whether boys' misbehavior is caused by the presence of girls—or if it's just part of their nature. The conversation unfolds with classic Archie-style humor, as the teachers' differing takes spark a series of escalating, lighthearted classroom antics.

In "Birds of a Feather," Archie and Veronica team up to build a birdhouse, but things take a funny turn when Veronica makes candy to lure the birds—only for Jughead to steal it, setting off a chaotic chain of feathered chaos that follows him everywhere.

In "The New Champ," Archie's Southern cousin Samantha arrives for a visit, bringing with her a string of mishaps that leave the gang scrambling. When her luck turns even worse than Archie’s own chaotic streak, it’s up to him to out-jinx the jinx and send her packing—once and for all.

In "Roll 'Em!", Veronica orchestrates a chaotic pie fight involving Archie, Jughead, and her father, turning the backyard into a whirlwind of flour and laughter—while Reggie quietly captures the mayhem on film for a school project.

In "Photo Flash," Veronica finds herself caught in the crosshairs of a relentlessly enthusiastic photographer whose obsession with capturing her moments leads to a chaotic boat mishap. Written by a creator whose name isn't listed and illustrated by an artist whose name isn't listed, this six-page 1974 humor tale captures the classic teenage misadventures of a girl trying to enjoy her day—until her friend’s camera obsession takes the fun (and the boat) for a wild ride.

Archie’s in a pickle—deep in debt and forced to sell his beloved jalopy. The gang, determined to help, pools their cash to fix it up, only to realize too late that Archie already sold it. The surprise is already gone, but the heart behind it? That’s still running strong.

In "Ladies Man," Betty puts her matchmaking skills to the test when she tries to turn Archie’s popularity with other girls into a real-life romantic opportunity—only to find that jealousy and competition might be harder to manage than she thought.

In "The Lover," Archie’s misguided attempt to boost Moose’s confidence backfires spectacularly when Moose suddenly insists that all girls belong to him—leading to a series of chaotic, over-the-top confrontations with anyone who dares to date one. Written by a team known for their sharp humor, this 8-page tale from Laugh Digest Magazine #1 (1974) turns a simple prank into a full-blown teenage melodrama with a classic Archie twist.