The Best of Archie Comics #3

Archie Andrews strolls into the history prom dressed as Sir Archibald, only to doze off and plunge into a wild dream where he must rescue Lady Veronica from the Mad Monk—Mr. Weatherbee. When he wakes, the line between fantasy and reality blurs, and he finds himself brandishing a sword at the principal, convinced he’s still in the middle of his knightly quest.

Archie Andrews is suddenly the proud (and overwhelmed) owner of a litter of rambunctious puppies when his dog Oscar has them, turning the Andrews household into a whirlwind of chewed shoes and muddy paw prints. With Mr. Andrews insisting Archie sell the pups, the teen faces the tough choice—until the house grows quiet and the family realizes just how much they’ve come to love the little chaos-makers.

In "Poor Little Rich Whirl," Betty’s envy of Veronica’s wealth takes a surprising turn when Veronica invites her for an overnight stay to flaunt her privilege and push Betty away from Archie. But when Betty calls home and shares heartfelt moments with her parents, Veronica finds herself unexpectedly longing for the kind of family closeness she rarely experiences.

In "Chapter #1 Nobody!", Jughead Jones hits a low when Veronica and Betty casually dismiss him as a "Nobody" after he points out he wasn't invited to her party. His spirits sink further when Big Moose brushes off his accidental insult with a shrug—why bother hitting someone who’s “nobody”? Seeking comfort at Pop Tate’s Chok’Lit Shop, he’s ignored by Archie and Reggie, who quietly confirm his worst fear. The story captures a classic moment of teenage insecurity with humor and heart, all in a single, perfectly paced five-page slice of Riverdale life.

Jughead Jones returns to the Chok'Lit Shop, craving a burger but short on cash, only to be turned away by Pop Tate. Desperate, he heads to the jukebox, where his heartfelt rendition of "Blue For You" catches the ear of a surprise visitor—famous talent scout Mayka Starr, who sees something special in the boy with the big appetite and bigger voice.

Jughead Jones stumbles into Redfree's Talent Show with a surprise performance that leaves the crowd moved to tears—only to shock them (and win their hearts) by declaring he dislikes women. Mayka Starr watches from the sidelines, unsure whether to laugh or cringe as the chaos unfolds.

Jughead Jones finds fame has its perks—but also its pitfalls. Suddenly the most famous teen in Riverdale, he’s trapped by his manager’s schedule and star power, all while craving nothing more than a simple hamburger. When he finally slips away to satisfy his craving, his celebrity proves too much to escape, and a swarm of adoring fans turns his quiet meal into chaos.

Jughead Jones wakes up from a wild dream where he’s a famous star, only to find himself back in Riverdale, still a regular guy with no fame—though he’s been invited to Veronica’s party. There, he sings for the crowd, catching the attention of Veronica’s uncle, a talent scout who thinks he’s got something special. But when the scout offers him a shot at stardom, Jughead quietly declines, smiling as he says he’s perfectly happy being... a nobody.

Archie and Reggie’s scuba adventure takes a wild turn when they’re pulled into a mysterious underwater tube leading to the hidden kingdom of Neptunia—where outsiders are said to be the main course. Now stranded beneath the sea, the boys must outwit the local dangers and find a way back before they become lunch for a giant clam.

Archie, Reggie, Jughead, and Moose try a wild new act at the school dance—dressing as The Beatles to win back the girls’ attention—only to find their Beatlemania stunt spirals into unexpected fame. As their popularity soars, the four find themselves overwhelmed by the spotlight, struggling to keep up with the fame they never asked for.

When Alexander Cabot III is held up by two thugs who find him empty-pocketed, his pride takes a hit—so much so that he insists they return to his mansion to steal something real. With Josie, Melody, Pepper, and Nails McGurk caught in the middle of the absurd situation, chaos unfolds as the unlikely crew tries to outwit the thieves with nothing but wit and a whole lot of attitude.

When the "United Girls Against Jughead" decide a computer can finally pinpoint Jughead Jones’s soulmate—just to keep his anti-girl habits from going viral—they accidentally fry the machine with one too many romantic algorithms. Archie Andrews watches the chaos unfold, wondering if the real problem might be the idea itself.

The Archies pay a surprise visit to Filmation, the studio behind their Saturday morning cartoon, only to find the producers and director utterly stunned—because the real-life teens are even more chaotic than their animated personas. With Archie, Jughead, Betty, Veronica, Reggie, and the studio’s own Lou Scheimer, Norm Prescott, and Hal Sutherland all caught in the same room, the line between cartoon and reality starts to blur in the most hilariously unpredictable way.

When Mr. Weatherbee sets out to catch the legendary Perilous Pike on Logger's Pond, he’s not counting on Dilton Doiley’s high-speed ice boat—or the chaos that follows. As Dilton tests his invention, the principal ends up on an unplanned ride, while Archie and Reggie find themselves tangled in a slippery struggle with the elusive fish.

Jughead Jones is pulled into a high-stakes time-travel mystery when January McAndrews, a descendant of Archie Andrews and an officer of the Time Police, warns him that he’s now a target. With the fate of the future hanging in the balance, Jughead must protect Senator Bailey—a man he once saved—before time thieves erase him from history.

Archie drags his friends into Bo and Gus’s Paranormal Investigation Camp for the group rate, turning a simple road trip into a spooky adventure. With the Mystery Mobile rolling and Hot Dog in tow, the gang settles in—only to be unsettled by a shadow that flickers near Betty, sending Jughead and Hot Dog scrambling.

In "A Familiar Old Haunt (Chapter II)," Jughead and Betty encounter a mysterious hermit who warns them of the Leaf Monster lurking in the woods. When Archie and Veronica share a quiet moment, the sight of the creature outside the window sends them scrambling—only to be met by the local sheriff, who claims the town’s been overrun by strange, monstrous sightings since the school opened. As the gang begins speaking in odd new catchphrases like "Jinkies!" and "Zoinks!", even Hot Dog starts muttering "RUH-ROH!"—leaving them all wondering just how much of their world has changed.

In "A Familiar Old Haunt (Chapter III)," Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead, and Hot Dog find themselves back at the eerie camp, now dodging the mysterious Leaf Monster during a series of unsettling seminars. When hunger drives Jughead to sneak into the kitchen with Hot Dog, they stumble upon nothing but piles of leaves and a suspiciously named snack—only to be chased by the creature they thought they’d outrun.

In "A Familiar Old Haunt (Chapter IV)," Archie, Veronica, Betty, and Jughead face a leafy nightmare when they're stalked by a mysterious Leaf Monster in the woods—only to discover there are three more. With Hot Dog at their side and the real Sheriff Merrick arriving with a leaf blower, the truth behind the disguises begins to unravel, as Betty’s sharp instincts finally piece together the clues that expose the pranksters behind the scare.

Jughead Jones stumbles into a mysterious new diner run by Darlene, a witch in disguise, and trades his metabolism for the ultimate junk food feast. Over the next month, he grows larger with every bite—while his friends scramble to save him by offering up their own prized traits, only to be outwitted at every turn. When Jughead finally turns to Sabrina Spellman for help, the two team up on a clever scheme to reclaim what was stolen.

When the Riverdale gang debates which gender has it easier, Salem’s prank spell flips everyone’s genders in a whirlwind of chaos. Now Archie’s a girl, Reggie’s a boy, and even Sabrina’s caught in the mix—leading to a wild, hilarious day of swapped identities and double takes. With the whole town turned upside down, Sabrina must find a way to fix it all—just in time for a concert where magic dust could be the key.