Archie & Friends Double Digest Magazine #9

When the Consumer—a ravenous alien who devours anything in sight—targets Riverdale, Superteen must step up to protect her friends. But when the threat turns personal and the Consumer goes after Archie, even her powers falter—until Jughead’s legendary appetite proves to be the ultimate defense.

Betty finds herself trapped in the utility elevator after spraining her ankle, left to her own thoughts while Mr. Weatherbee grants her temporary access. As the minutes stretch, her mind drifts to a whimsical daydream where Archie arrives to save the day—though whether it’s real or just her imagination remains to be seen.

When a mysterious monster is spotted near Lodge Manor, Archie, Jughead, Betty, and Veronica dive into the mystery—only to uncover a far more grounded secret: a stolen car ring run by the man behind the gates, Gately. With the usual mix of teen antics and suspense, the gang follows clues through the manor’s shadows, proving that some mysteries are less supernatural and more about who’s really in charge.

In "Tongue-Tied," Midge declares that Reggie and Moose will take turns dating her, and today it’s Reggie’s turn—leaving Moose less than thrilled. Determined to keep tabs on the situation, Moose sneaks off to spy on the pair, setting off a chain of awkward, mischievous moments.

In "Switch Witch," a teenage witch uses her magic to make Jughead suddenly obsessed with one specific girl—herself—only to change her mind when Reggie shows up. With a clever twist, Jughead convinces her to switch his feelings again, this time making him hate all women.

In "Zero Heroes," Chuck gets a wild idea after editor Victor Gee suggests he base his superhero creations on real people—so he spins tales of his friends as costumed crusaders, turning everyday high school life into something straight out of a comic book. With a mix of humor and heart, the story explores how familiar faces can become larger-than-life legends, one silly power at a time.

When Moose becomes convinced that winning a weightlifting match will cause him to lose Midge—thanks to a gypsy fortune teller—Archie and Chuck set out to prove that such predictions are nothing more than superstition. With a mix of humor and heart, the trio navigates the absurdity of fate, friendship, and the strange lengths teens will go to avoid a bad omen.