Archie: The Best of Dan DeCarlo #1

In "Flip Flopped," Veronica decides to prove she’s just as talented as the boys by joining the school’s struggling cheerleading squad—only to quickly rise to the top with her natural flair and acrobatic moves. With her signature confidence and a surprising knack for stunts, she takes the spotlight, turning heads and redefining what it means to lead the squad.

In "Sheep Skinned," Jughead and the boys launch a playful but pointed critique, teasing the girls for blindly following every new fashion trend—always in step, never questioning, just like sheep. The story unfolds as the group grapples with the fine line between style and conformity, all in the familiar, lighthearted world of Riverdale.

In "A Choice Choice," Archie faces a tough decision when he must choose between spending his mother’s birthday with her or keeping a date with Veronica. When he lies to Veronica, claiming he’s sick to avoid canceling, her hurt turns to determination—she’s not about to let him off the hook without learning a lesson.

In "Something to Remember," Veronica grows frustrated when Archie fails to recall the outfit she wore the day before, prompting her to craft a bold new look in hopes of finally making an impression. With a mix of charm and playful determination, she sets out to prove that her style is unforgettable—though whether Archie will remember her or just the moment remains to be seen.

In "The Reader Knows Best," Archie takes on the challenge of gathering petition signatures to win a trip with the field hockey team as their guest of honor—claiming he’s got a foolproof plan that keeps him out of trouble. With Betty and Veronica both counting on him, he sets out to collect the most signatures, all while teasing the reader with his confidence.

In "The Original," Betty is stunned to learn from Veronica that the wealthy often keep their real jewels hidden, relying on replicas for public display. Taking the idea to heart, Betty hands Veronica a plastic version of her most prized possession—Archie—while locking the real thing away for safekeeping.

In "Commercial Caper," Betty’s playful prank takes a wild turn when she sends a flurry of "Archie Loves Betty" balloons soaring through Riverdale, sparking a high-stakes chase. Veronica, not one to let a rival’s antics go unchallenged, forces Archie into a series of increasingly absurd and perilous missions to reclaim the balloons—each one more ridiculous than the last.

In "Message Center," Betty follows a mysterious note left on the school bulletin board, leading her to stay after class on the day Archie was supposed to walk her home—only to discover too late that the message was a carefully planted trick by Veronica.