Archie & Friends Double Digest Magazine #27

Archie tries his hardest to be a model student, but his well-meaning attempts at reform spiral into chaos—so much so that Mr. Weatherbee pleads for him to return to his usual self. In this lighthearted, five-page tale from *Archie & Friends Double Digest Magazine #27*, the usual antics take a surprisingly organized turn, with hilariously unintended consequences.

In "The Scalper," Jughead’s latest food-fueled classroom escapade leads him to don a mop top wig in a bid to avoid detention—only for Mr. Weatherbee to quietly play along, sparking a full-blown schoolwide wig trend. When the principal finally cracks down and confiscates the wigs, he’s left with a surprising new habit of his own.

In "The Gentleman Barbarian," Archie takes on an unlikely quest when King Lodge promises Veronica’s hand in marriage if he can rid Riverdale of a dragon terrorizing the town—specifically, the creature responsible for stealing the town’s chickens. With a mix of nerves and determination, Archie must prove he’s more than just a high schooler, stepping into a role far beyond his usual antics.

When Archie and Jughead accidentally lose the group’s homework just before turning it in to Miss Grundy, chaos erupts in Riverdale High’s halls as the gang scrambles to find it—before the bell rings. A frantic search through lockers, lunch trays, and even a stray squirrel’s nest unfolds in this lighthearted, fast-paced tale from Archie & Friends Double Digest Magazine #27.

Jo and her friends dive into the Junior Business Association’s latest challenge: launching their own small enterprises after Mr. Weatherbee assigns them the task of turning a profit. With creativity and hustle on the line, it’s a race to see who can make the most money—no promises on who’ll win, just plenty of laughs along the way.

In "Ticket to Happiness," Archie accidentally loses his carnival ride tickets but hands them over when he discovers two underprivileged kids found them. Later, after returning a set of lost keys, he’s rewarded with more tickets than he originally lost—opening the door to a surprising second chance.

In "Real Funny," Chuck pitches a comic strip idea featuring Archie and the gang, inspired by a chaotic scene where Archie accidentally turns the editors' waiting room into a mess. The story follows the lighthearted fallout of that moment, capturing the kind of silly, offbeat energy that only the Riverdale crew can deliver.