Archie: The Best of Dan DeCarlo #3

In "The Boxer Rebellion," Betty and Veronica put their rivalry on the mat—literally—when they challenge Archie to a boxing match, betting he can't defeat either of them. With egos on the line and fists flying, Archie must prove he’s more than just a good sport in the ring.

In "Fireball," Betty’s quick reaction to a perceived fire sends Veronica on a determined campaign to ruin Betty’s reputation as Riverdale High’s Safety Girl. With a mix of clever pranks and calculated mischief, Veronica aims to prove that Betty’s careful image is nothing more than a facade.

In "The First Step," Archie and Reggie tease Veronica’s ballet instructor Peter about his grace, only to be surprised when he effortlessly demonstrates that his dance background gives him unexpected martial arts prowess. The story captures the usual teen antics with a twist, as Peter’s calm confidence shifts the dynamic in a way no one saw coming.

In "Hook, Line, and Clinker," Veronica is heartbroken when her tropical fish, George, falls ill—only to be misinterpreted by Archie, who believes George is a rival suitor. Determined to protect Veronica’s heart, Archie vows to confront the mysterious "rival" responsible for breaking their date, unaware of the true source of her distress.

In "Poise Will Be Poise," Veronica's admiration for men with poise sets off a playful chain of mishaps when Reggie and Betty attempt to sabotage her relationship with Archie by engineering a series of increasingly awkward accidents. The story unfolds with classic Archie charm, blending humor and teenage dynamics as the trio navigates the chaos of their own making.

In "Queen Bee," Jughead spins a wild tale to silence Veronica’s endless rants about the Lodges’ royal lineage—claiming that Betty is actually descended from the purest royal bloodline in history. With a mix of charm and mischief, he sets off a chain of events that turns the school’s gossip into a full-blown royal mystery.

In "Sports Lovers," Betty’s sudden shift from pining after Archie to flirting with every boy in sight throws the Riverdale social scene into chaos. Veronica, alarmed by Betty’s growing attention from the opposite sex, finds herself scrambling to keep up—while Archie, caught in the crossfire, can’t seem to get a single hit in.

In "Double Date," Betty’s excited plans for a movie night with Archie take a surprising turn when she realizes she’s actually on a date with Jughead—while Archie is out with Veronica. The mix-up leads to a lighthearted tangle of misunderstandings and playful tension.