Bill Galvan, George Gladir and Various (W)
Galvan, Henry Scarpelli and Various (W)

"To Play or Not to Play": Feeling the stress of studies, extracurricular activities and college applications, the gang decides to put the Archies on hiatus -- until Jughead convinces his band mates to appear in a high school musical he's written about a teen rock band stressed out by their studies, extracurricular activities and college applications! "Toy Story": A short time ago, in a town called Riverdale not too far away... Jughead has dragged Archie to a toy store at midnight so he can be among the first to purchase the new "Star Lores" action figures! "Pre-Exam Insurance": Archie's convinced that petting Betty's cat Carmel is good luck before an exam... but the only thing between Archie and a passing grade is the tree Carmel's stuck in! Plus: Other new and classic tales. Bonus: Puzzles, games and pin-ups.