Archie Comics Digest #11

In this lighthearted 1975 installment from Archie Comics Digest #11, Archie finds himself the center of a surreal chase as two strangers follow him with a stretcher, while Betty’s ski trip hits a snag when she realizes she left her skis behind. Meanwhile, Jughead’s attempt to ice fish takes a comically unfortunate turn in a less-than-ideal spot.

Archie takes on the challenge of organizing the school’s big fashion show, only to find himself caught between promises to Veronica, Betty, and Midge that each will be the star. Meanwhile, aspiring designer Patty Pringle struggles to get her sketches accepted by the aloof Monsieur Andre, setting up a clash of creativity and confidence.

In "Mirror, Mirror," Veronica stumbles upon a peculiar carnival fun-house mirror at an auction, unaware of its strange powers. When Betty and Veronica catch their reflections, they’re suddenly transformed into the warped versions they see—while Mr. Weatherbee and Miss Grundy, caught in the same glow, are reborn as youthful, striking adults.

When Little Archie launches his "Good Advice Business" — charging jellybeans for every tip — he quickly learns that even the best advice can backfire when greed takes the wheel. With most of the kids turning their backs on him, only Evelyn stays by his side as his secretary, while Ambrose gets a famously unhelpful suggestion that somehow changes everything. A moment of unexpected kindness from Ambrose soon shows Little Archie that true friendship isn’t something you can buy.

When Mr. Lodge finally plans a father-daughter outing with Veronica, Archie’s constant interruptions turn it into a running joke—so Mr. Lodge hatches a clever ruse to get rid of him. The plan? Take Veronica to New Orleans, but instead, they head somewhere entirely different.

In "Silence is Golden!" from Archie Comics Digest #11 (1975), Betty finds herself constantly blamed for snide remarks she never made—especially by Veronica, who’s convinced Betty’s behind every petty jab. With the whole school siding against her, Betty finally takes a stand in a way that surprises everyone.

In "Sound Your 'A'", Professor Flutesnoot, having underestimated Archie’s musical potential, sets out to make amends by sending him on a mission to deliver a basket of sheet music to the auditorium—though the real test may be less about music and more about what Archie can handle.

When Little Archie launches his own game show, "The 64 Jellybean Question," he quickly amasses a mountain of jellybeans as contestants fail to answer his tricky trivia. But when the South Side Serpents set their sights on stealing the sweet prize, the gang must find a way to protect their stash—before the next round begins.

Archie gets a splinter in his finger and Veronica takes him to the school nurse—only to find the nurse far too charming for his own good. As Archie’s attention drifts, Veronica’s jealousy flares, leading to a chaotic chase with a chair.