Archie & Friends Double Digest Magazine #24

In "From the Ground Up," Jo and her friends roll up their sleeves to restore Pickens General Store, Riverdale’s original shop, turning nostalgia into a labor of love. Just as they’re nearing the finish line, Godfrey Ghecko swoops in with plans for a garage, putting the kids’ dream in jeopardy—and forcing them to rally the town, with a surprise boost from Mr. Lodge and a little help from a local news crew.

In "Winter Splinter," while the others pile snow into a festive sculpture, Veronica quietly plans her family’s Caribbean getaway—until a last-minute change forces Mr. Lodge to reroute the trip. The surprise twist? He donates the vacation tickets to the winners of the snow sculpture contest, turning a winter afternoon into a high-stakes race for a tropical escape.

In "Just Folks," the Riverdale boys find themselves in a sticky situation when a last-minute folk dance rehearsal clashes with a big basketball game—leaving them scrambling to play in their traditional dance outfits. The mismatch of sweat, sport, and step-dancing leads to a hilariously awkward showdown on the court.

In "Lodge -- A Complaint!", Mr. Lodge’s latest business move puts Riverdale on edge when he buys up every restaurant on Pop Tate’s block, forcing Archie and Veronica to consider a last-minute offer on the malt shop before Pop faces bankruptcy. Tensions rise at a Riverdale High reunion held at the malt shop, where Midge and Moose’s breakup sparks new romances—and unexpected rivalries. Just when tempers threaten to boil over, Moose drops a surprising revelation: his real name, and a bold new plan to run for mayor.