Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #242

Archie’s always been the top of his Spanish class, but he’s never thought the language mattered—until a car accident brings a panicked father to school, and only Archie can bridge the gap. With the boy’s life hanging in the balance, Archie must step up in a moment that turns his skepticism into something far more meaningful.

When Archie announces he's moving out of Riverdale, the gang is stunned—but instead of mourning his departure, they hatch a plan to make his stay unbearable. With playful sabotage and exaggerated pranks, they set out to convince Archie that staying is the worst idea ever.

In "Tune In on Treachery," Veronica’s new CB radio becomes more than just a gadget when she and Archie use it to outsmart a gang of thieves targeting Mr. Lodge’s plant—turning a simple communication tool into an unexpected lifeline during a high-stakes crisis.

Archie gets caught sneaking a handheld video game during class, prompting Mr. Weatherbee to confiscate it until the end of the day—but the principal soon finds himself just as hooked on the game’s addictive gameplay.

In "Basket Ball," Archie tries his hand at selling tiny baskets—just cute little trinkets—only to find himself surrounded by a flock of adoring girls. When a cop interrupts his sidewalk stand for lack of a license, the girls quickly rally around him, insisting he was just sharing keepsakes with his friends. But the real trouble starts when Veronica hears about the crowd—and suddenly, Archie’s begging to be locked up, just to stay safe.

In "The Zero Hero," Archie and Reggie team up to convince Pop Tate to turn the Riverdale Lodge into a skateboard museum, hoping to draw in more customers. While Archie’s section of the exhibit highlights his clumsy stunts, Reggie’s corner turns him into a seemingly effortless skateboarding star—leaving Archie to wonder if he’s the hero of the story or just the punchline.

In "Thumb Fun," Archie accidentally injures Hiram’s thumb, leaving him unable to race his prized slot car at the big nighttime event. With time running out, Archie enlists Jughead to take Hiram’s place—leading to a high-speed showdown with more than just speed at stake.

In "The Gold Diggers," Jughead points out that Archie’s wallet is always empty because he spends everything on girls—except when he’s broke, which is when Jughead actually shows up. The twist? Jughead only hangs around when Archie’s broke, not because he’s a friend, but because that’s when he can borrow the money Archie didn’t spend on romance.