The Best of Archie Comics #[1]

In "Introducing Archie," Archie Andrews tries to impress Betty Cooper, the new girl in town, by boasting he can do anything. When Betty later spots a carnival act needing a tightrope walker, she remembers Archie’s claims—and decides to put them to the test, with predictably hilarious consequences.

Archie Andrews has been scribbling prom invitations to Veronica Lodge—only to keep them safely tucked away. When Jughead Jones accidentally sends one, Veronica takes the gesture seriously and says yes. Now Archie’s scrambling to keep up with the fallout, while Betty Cooper, Miss Grundy, and the rest of Riverdale watch the chaos unfold.

Li'l Jinx’s parents are desperate to get out for a movie night, but finding someone to watch her is harder than expected—especially after all the chaos she’s caused in the past. With a mix of mischievous charm and classic Archie-style humor, this short tale captures the universal struggle of parents trying to sneak away, one tiny troublemaker at a time.

Archie Andrews takes the mic as the school’s new P.A. DJ, spinning tunes from fellow students—but soon, his friends are offering bribes just to get their songs played. With the line between music and money blurring, even Archie’s dad steps in to settle the score.

Archie Andrews, usually skeptical about Spanish class, finds himself unexpectedly put to the test when a boy is hit by a car. Only Archie can communicate with the boy’s Spanish-speaking father, forcing him to use his language skills in a high-stakes moment — all while Betty Cooper watches, curious and impressed.

Little Archie tries to ditch walking Betty home by leading her on a wild detour through Spook Woods and the Hockomock Swamp, hoping her courage will falter. Meanwhile, Betty’s three stuffed dolls—Caramel the panda, the vain sea captain, and the wise old witch—watch her every move, whispering theories about what’s changed in her behavior.

Sabrina, a stylish teen witch with a flair for the dramatic, navigates high school with a spellbook in one hand and a sassy attitude in the other. With her sly familiar Salem and her no-nonsense aunt Della keeping her grounded, Sabrina juggles teenage life while sticking to the quirky rules of witchcraft—like never crying, never sinking in water, and the one rule that could spell disaster: falling in love.

Archie Andrews is determined to fix his stereo cabinet, but with no ruler in sight, he resorts to measuring the space with his hands—only to race to the school shop in a frantic dash that includes a fall, an elevator ride, and an unexpected encounter with a tree. Even in the midst of chaos, he keeps the measurement locked in his mind, relying on the space between his hands to get it just right.

Josie, Melody, and Valerie take the stage in their dazzling new Pussycats costumes for their first big concert, only to face a feline-fueled sabotage from Alexandra Cabot, who’s determined to silence them with a spell that turns their voices into meows. With Alexander Cabot III watching from the sidelines, the trio must find a way to sing through the chaos—before the whole show turns into a purr-fect disaster.

Archie and Reggie take charge of organizing the school dance, turning it into an exclusive event with a high ticket price and limited seats—much to the dismay of Betty, Veronica, Moose, Vic, and Barry, who all have different ideas about how the night should go.

In a delightfully absurd twist, Archie Andrews wakes up as the CEO of "Archie Enterprises," overseeing a vast merchandising empire that stretches from TV shows to restaurants and snack foods. With Jughead, Reggie, Veronica, Betty, and publisher John Goldwater by his side, he navigates the wild world of brand expansion—where even the most mundane ideas become billion-dollar ventures.

Archie Andrews is baffled by a pro golfer’s superstition over his lucky hat—until he tries one on himself and suddenly finds himself on a streak of unbelievable luck. With Jughead Jones watching in disbelief and his parents, Fred and Mary Andrews, caught in the middle, Archie’s newfound fortune takes a turn no one saw coming.

Betty and Veronica are skeptical when Miss Grundy is chosen to lecture on women's rights, but Mr. Weatherbee’s unexpected reveal of her past activism slowly shifts their perspective—turning amusement into respect.

Archie and Jughead turn their usual mischief into a musical prank, spinning absurd lyrics to classic tunes just to tease Betty and Veronica—only to find their ridiculous song accidentally airs on the radio, sending shockwaves through Riverdale and catching the attention of a record producer and his surprisingly unimpressed son.

Sabrina’s well-intentioned magic backfires in hilarious fashion when her attempts to help others accidentally convince Della that she’s a real witch causing trouble. With Aunt Hilda watching closely, Sabrina must untangle the chaos before her good deeds are mistaken for mischief.

Cheryl Blossom turns heads at the beach in a daring bikini that leaves little to the imagination, daring Betty and Veronica to match her boldness—while her brother Jason makes a stealthy attempt to sneak a beer past the lifeguard.

Betty Cooper welcomes new girl Cheryl Blossom to Riverdale, setting off a whirlwind of playful tension as Cheryl makes her intentions clear to Archie and Reggie. Veronica Lodge isn’t amused when she catches Archie in a sticky moment with Cheryl—until Jason Blossom shows up and sweeps her off her feet. With the chaos escalating, Jughead Jones steps in with his trusty magic pin, turning the tide in Archie’s favor.

When Pop Tate worries about closing the Chok'lit Shoppe due to slow business, Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead, and Reggie rally to help him stay relevant—turning the shop into a hotspot by chasing the latest trends, one chaotic idea at a time.

Betty Cooper and Veronica Lodge take a playful spin on fashion inspiration when they decide to mimic the poses of models from a magazine Archie Andrews and Reggie Mantle are admiring. With a mix of mischief and style, the girls turn the pages into a runway of their own—leaving the boys both dazzled and wondering how to keep up.

When a ski slope accident leaves Archie Andrews with robotic limbs, he’s forced to adapt to a new kind of strength—both literal and personal. With his friends Betty, Veronica, Jughead, and Reggie by his side, Archie discovers that being part machine doesn’t mean losing what makes him human.

In "Love Showdown Part 1," Reggie Mantle’s prank spins wildly out of control when he tells Betty Cooper and Veronica Lodge, each separately, that the other wrote a mysterious letter to Archie Andrews. What starts as a joke ignites a full-blown rivalry between the two girls, each determined to win Archie’s attention—while Archie, clueless as ever, just wants to keep his dog, Hot Dog, from getting caught in the crossfire.

Archie Andrews sets out to impress Hiram Lodge by fixing his antique clock, unaware that the reason it hasn’t worked in years was by design. When the clock suddenly starts ticking—much to Hiram’s dismay—Archie must figure out how to undo his well-intentioned repair before things get even more complicated.

In "Lodge — A Complaint!", Riverdale’s usual charm takes a sharp turn when Hiram Lodge’s aggressive business moves threaten Pop Tate’s malt shop, forcing Archie and Veronica to navigate a delicate offer amid rising tensions. The Riverdale High reunion at the malt shop becomes a powder keg of old grudges and new alliances, with Midge and Moose parting ways and unexpected sparks flying—especially when Moose reveals his real name and announces his campaign for mayor.