Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #236
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Cold Comfort," Archie and Veronica share a quiet moment on the couch just as the lights go out—thanks to Fred’s overdue electric bill—leaving the house in darkness and tension in the air. Written by Frank Doyle and illustrated by Chic Stone, with inks by Rudy Lapick and colors by Barry Grossman, this 2013 Double Digest tale captures a rare, intimate moment in Riverdale’s usual chaos. The cover, by Dan DeCarlo and Alison Flood, perfectly frames the scene’s quiet drama.
When Archie and Veronica share a quiet moment on the couch, the lights suddenly go out—just as Fred insists on prioritizing bills over giving Archie extra cash. The unexpected blackout turns a simple evening into a surprisingly sweet, if slightly awkward, reminder that even bills can have their own kind of beauty.
Archie is thrown off by Mr. Weatherbee’s uncharacteristically calm attitude at Riverdale High—until he catches the principal meditating in the staff room. But when a simple mindfulness session takes a bizarre turn, even the most relaxed student might want to run for cover.
In "Frostbite," Archie launches a spirited campaign to prove winter’s superiority to Veronica, only to find his icy argument derailed when she’s forced to rescue his car from a snowbank—leaving her with a newfound appreciation for sunnier days.
In "Prom Princesses," Veronica and Betty team up on a bold, high-stakes prank: they vow to skip dating Archie and crash Cheryl Blossom’s prom as a playful act of revenge for past slights. With a mix of mischief and sisterhood, the duo sets out to turn the night into their own chaotic celebration—no promises, just chaos.
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