Archie Comics Digest #252

In "Close Scrape in Barnacle Bay," Mad Doctor Doom uses the Time Taxi to track down a long-lost pirate treasure in Barnacle Bay, only to find his plans derailed by a vacationing Little Archie and a flirtatious nurse who catches Chester’s eye. With time-traveling schemes and seaside mischief unfolding, the hunt for gold takes an unexpected turn.

In a medieval realm where school life is anything but ordinary, Archie faces off against detention, a rival with a flair for the dramatic, and a grueling exam from Mr. Weatherbee—only to find himself unexpectedly called to defend the kingdom from a fire-breathing dragon. With wit and a dash of luck, he earns the admiration of the fair maidens, proving that even the most unlikely hero can rise to the occasion.

In "The Copy Caper (Part 1)," chaos erupts at Riverdale High when a string of stolen test answers surfaces, with copies being sold around school. Suspicion quickly falls on Reggie, but Archie stands firm in his belief that his friend isn’t the culprit, setting off a mystery that puts their friendship to the test.

In "The Copy Caper (Part 2)," Archie remains convinced of his innocence after stolen test papers turn up in Reggie's locker, setting off a new round of suspicion. With Dilton by his side, Archie dives into the mystery, determined to uncover the real thief before the truth is lost in a sea of copied answers.

In "Store Chore," Archie faces the daunting task of remembering every item on his shopping list, only to find himself stumped—until Moose’s uniquely offbeat logic unexpectedly helps him recall the missing one. A simple errand turns into a moment of quiet camaraderie, showcasing how even the most ordinary moments can spark something special.