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In "The Truth Hurts," Archie finds himself roped into a last-minute commercial shoot for Mr. Lodge, only to end up airborne—literally—when the hot air balloon meant to stay grounded suddenly lifts off with him and the eccentric businessman aboard. With the sky the only backdrop and chaos in the basket, Archie’s usual charm is put to the test in this lighthearted, high-flying mishap.

In "Use Your Head!", Jughead’s latest gadget—a bean-bouncer, a bouncy balloon on a headband—sparks a prank war between Archie and Reggie, each determined to outdo the other with increasingly silly antics. The trio’s antics take a playful turn as the headband device becomes the center of a harmless, head-slamming showdown.

In "The New Dad," Jo and her friends debate how much more revealing girls' clothing has become, wondering how Mr. Lodge, ever the laid-back dad, manages to stay so unfazed by the changing styles.

When Sabrina casts a spell to give Harvey a powerful punch, she hopes it’ll help him stand up to the beach bruisers who’ve been trying to scare him off—especially since they’ve taken a fancy to her. Now, with a sudden surge of confidence and a hand that packs a punch, Harvey’s about to find out just how hard it is to be the tough guy when you’re not used to it.

In "Campus Cut Up," the Pussycats roll into a crumbling university on a routine visit, only to find the place teetering on collapse—just as a building inspector arrives to confirm its condemnation. But when Valerie notices something off about the inspector’s inspection, she starts to suspect the real troublemaker might be the one in charge of the verdict.

When Archie’s friends convince Mr. Lodge that he’s the long-lost heir to a Scottish title and fortune, chaos ensues—complete with kilts, mistaken identities, and a delightfully absurd twist on royal pretense. The story unfolds with playful wordplay and cheeky metafiction, turning a small-town teen’s life upside down in the most delightfully ridiculous way.

In "Class Lass," Veronica sets her sights on becoming the cover girl for a local paper’s teen feature, but when she worries Betty’s popularity might steal the spotlight, she takes matters into her own hands—literally—by giving Betty a full beauty treatment before her surf trip with the boys. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, this six-page gem captures the classic rivalry with a splash of humor and a dash of teenage drama.

In "null," Gloria's sharp remarks toward Chubby at the beach don't go unnoticed, but when the sky suddenly opens and rain begins to fall, Chubby’s quick thinking and a shared umbrella with Katy turn the tide—leaving Gloria soaked and silent.

In "It's Your Move," Bingo’s world tilts when he spots the Smythe family’s furniture being hauled away—his chance to find Samantha, who’s mysteriously relocating, seems lost. Heart racing, he makes a desperate leap onto the moving van, determined to follow her no matter where she’s going.

In "The Backward Advance," prehistoric Reggie proudly unveils his latest invention—a "vine and stick" he calls a bow and arrow—only to discover it functions properly when used in reverse. Despite the obvious logic, Reggie remains stubbornly convinced his backward method is the right way, leading to increasingly absurd attempts to prove his genius.