Archie Comics Digest #38

In "The Collector," Jughead's mischievous crow steals Veronica's prized red ruby ring, sending Archie on a daring climb up a tall tree to retrieve it. When Veronica learns the ring was just one of her imitations, she loses interest—though Archie’s effort earns him a sweet moment with Betty, who happily accepts the gold bracelet he finds in the crow’s nest.

In "Heated Argument," Archie and Reggie's friendly rivalry takes a turn when Archie loses a fight, prompting Betty to jokingly blame the heat. Determined to prove he’s not fazed by temperature, Archie challenges Reggie to a showdown—this time, under even hotter conditions.

When Archie shows up at Mr. Lodge’s house with a school book-filled briefcase that looks exactly like the one holding $500,000, the tension spikes—especially with two armed guards on duty. The mix-up sets off a chain of escalating misunderstandings, all while Archie tries to figure out how to get home without getting arrested.

Li'l Jinx inherits her dad’s old comic book collection and dives into the stories from his youth—only to discover they’re worth far more than anyone guessed. When she sells them to a bookstore, the unexpected windfall leaves her wondering what else might be hidden in those dusty pages.

Archie tries his hand at DIY for a change, building his own beach umbrella to save 75 cents on rentals—only to have it blow away during a breezy afternoon. In his frantic chase down the sand, he accidentally knocks over sunbathers, spills drinks, and leaves a trail of disgruntled beachgoers in his wake.

When Veronica’s tanning lamp breaks, she’s forced to brave the outdoors for a sunbath—something she’d rather avoid. Jughead and Archie, ever the dramatic duo, claim she’s offended the great sun spirit by speaking ill of it, turning a simple day in the park into a surreal, sun-soaked prank.

In this playful 1979 fable from *Archie Comics Digest #38*, Archie Andrews—reimagined as Orangelocks—ventures into the forest to find the perfect nest, only to discover that Bettybird’s is too warm, Ronniebird’s too cold, and Midgebird’s is just right. But even the ideal nest comes with a twist: Midgebird’s jealous boyfriend isn’t thrilled about the visit.