Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #238

In "A Calculated Risk," Archie and Reggie face shared pressure when their failing calculus grades land them in hot water—Archie loses his car, and Reggie risks his college future. Desperate to turn things around, Reggie recruits a local hacker to secure the answers for the next big test, offering them to Archie in a risky pact that tests their friendship in ways neither expected.

When the house next door to Archie goes up for sale, Veronica and Betty find themselves unexpectedly united in concern—what if a new family moves in, bringing a pretty girl who might steal Archie’s attention? The quiet neighborhood tension builds as the girls navigate their own rivalry, all while wondering who the new neighbor might be.

In "Four Wishes," Archie and Jughead tune into a nostalgic TV show predicting life in the future, sparking a wave of reflection. When Archie’s father grows discouraged thinking about the dreams he never pursued, he decides to chase a few of them—right now.

Archie and Jughead find themselves stranded after breaking a record and needing to pay for it, leaving them short on cash for the train ride home. Desperate, they duck into a secondhand store and strike on a wild idea—dressing up as children to ride the rails for free.

When a charming but shady salesman leaves Mr. Lodge and Veronica tied up and stripped of their cash, Archie and Jughead take matters into their own hands—only to find themselves trapped in the back of his van, chasing a mystery that’s far more dangerous than a simple theft.

In "Surprise," Dilton confides in Archie about his struggles with kleptomania, just as Betty reads an article about leaving anonymous gifts as a romantic gesture. Inspired, she quietly slips small presents into Archie’s pocket—only for him to later discover them and panic, convinced he’s developed a sudden case of shoplifting.