Your Pal Archie

In this 2017–2018 Archie Comics miniseries, writer Ty Templeton and artist Dan Parent bring a fresh, warm twist to Riverdale by exploring what happens when Archie Andrews becomes pen pals with a mysterious new friend. The five-issue run focuses on the gang—including Betty, Veronica, Jughead, and Reggie—as they navigate the fallout from Archie’s secret correspondence, with Hiram Lodge adding his trademark scheming. Templeton and Parent’s collaboration captures the classic Archie spirit while delving into modern themes of connection and identity. It’s a charming, character-driven story that reminds readers why the Riverdale crew remains timeless.