Cover: Dan Parent

Your Pal Archie #1

Sep 2017 · Archie · 3.99 USD

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In "The Road Worrier," Archie puts aside his usual teenage worries to dive into the world of opera—inspired by Veronica’s plans to attend with someone else—only to have his ambitions upended when he thinks he’s hit the jackpot with a fifteen-million-dollar lottery win. Written by Ty Templeton and illustrated by Dan Parent, this heartfelt and humorous story captures Archie’s typical mix of over-the-top dreams and sudden panic, all rendered in Parent’s signature style with vibrant colors by Andre Szymanowicz and crisp lettering by Jack Morelli. The cover, also by Dan Parent, perfectly captures Archie’s wide-eyed, overwhelmed expression as he grapples with his newfound fortune.

Contains 3 stories

The Road Worrier

12 pp · Teen

Archie AndrewsJughead JonesBetty CooperVeronica LodgePop TateProfessor Flutesnoot (cameo)

A Night at the Opera

8 pp · Teen

Archie AndrewsVeronica LodgeJughead JonesKevin KellerBetty CooperReggie Mantle (cameo)Fred AndrewsMary Andrews

Archie Andrews tries to impress Veronica Lodge by diving into opera, but his plans go off-key when he stumbles upon a shocking lottery win—only to find his newfound fortune quickly upends his artistic ambitions. With Jughead Jones, Betty Cooper, and Kevin Keller caught in the chaos, and a cameo from Reggie Mantle adding his usual flair, the night spirals into a whirlwind of mistaken identities and high-stakes antics.

Sand-Wishes!

5 pp · Teen

Betty CooperVeronica LodgeJennieArchie AndrewsReggie MantleTrev Smith

Betty and Veronica stumble upon a mysterious bottle on the beach, unleashing Jennie the genie with a promise of three wishes. But when Jennie sets eyes on Archie, her magic takes an unexpected turn—especially when the boys get involved.