Little Archie Comics Digest Magazine #36

In "The Team Mate," a stranded alien boy named Odiko stumbles into Riverdale, where the Good Ol' Gang is instantly impressed by his superhuman speed—so much so they invite him to join their baseball team. But when they learn he has no reflection, suspicion flares, and most of the gang turns on him, leaving Odiko heartbroken until Little Archie, chasing him to the Hockomock Swamp, offers a heartfelt apology and a gum ball as a token of friendship.

In "Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow," Little Veronica’s new haircut turns heads, sparking a wave of attention that leaves Little Betty feeling overlooked. Inspired and a little envious, Betty takes a bold step—she gets her hair cut too—only to face teasing from the other kids who say she now looks like a boy.

In "Paint, Pears and Pallet," Ronnie proudly displays her latest artwork to the gang, including her imaginative piece titled "A Bowl of Pears After Jughead Has Seen It," complete with the dramatic flair of her signature giant brush used to sign her name.

When Mr. Weatherbee catches Little Jughead and Little Reggie brawling in the school hall, he issues a stern warning: one more fight and it’s a full year of detention. The threat hangs over them as they try to keep the peace—though not for long.

In "For the Record," the class races to finish a record-breaking giant pizza in cooking class, only to find themselves besieged by a hungry mob eager to get their hands on it before it’s even done.