Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #243
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Ocelot Caper," Mr. Weatherbee's daily routine takes a bizarre turn when Coach Clayton's reflex-training experiment backfires—suddenly, the principal is snatching anything within reach, leaving students and staff alike convinced he's a kleptomaniac. Dan DeCarlo Jr. pencils the antics with classic charm, while Rudy Lapick's inks bring the chaos to life, all under Bill Yoshida's crisp lettering. The cover by Fernando Ruiz and Bob Smith captures the scene’s zany energy perfectly.
In "Special Program," Mr. Weatherbee finds himself caught in a bizarre daily routine when Coach Clayton sets up a reflex-training drill that has him snatching objects mid-air all day—leading everyone at Riverdale High, including Jo, to suspect he's stealing things. The chaos unfolds as Mr. Weatherbee's sudden, reflexive grabs send ripples through the school, blurring the line between training and trouble.
When Little Archie accidentally studies for the wrong test, Miss Grundy gives him a second chance—suggesting he get help from Little Betty or Little Veronica to prepare. With the class's attention on the upcoming exam, he’ll have to decide who to turn to before the clock runs out.
In "Put Them All Together!", Betty tries to sweet-talk Archie with a flirty alphabet song, but Reggie quickly counters with his own snarky twist—turning the classic game into a battle of wits and wordplay. The playful rivalry sparks a hilarious back-and-forth that puts the whole gang on edge.
Archie tries to mend fences with Reggie after fearing the rumor that he’s a klutz will spread, but his well-intentioned efforts only seem to make things worse—each attempt to improve their friendship somehow ends up causing Reggie more pain. In this lighthearted, five-page gem from *Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #243*, the usual antics take a hilariously painful turn.
Archie struggles to find his voice in public speaking class—until he’s forced to speak up when Mr. Weatherbee is falsely accused of shoplifting. With nerves turning to courage, Archie steps in to defend his principal, surprising even himself with his sudden eloquence.
Archie’s having one of those days—clumsy, chaotic, and utterly uncontainable—leaving everyone from his mom to his teachers and friends giving him a wide berth. As his usual antics spiral into full-blown mayhem, even the most patient souls are on edge, wondering just how long this bizarre streak can last.
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↩ Reprints Pep Comics #58 (1946), Archie #127 (1962), Archie #151 (1964), Archie Annual #18 (1966), Pep #192 (1966), Archie #196 (1969), Life with Archie #127 (1972), Everything's Archie #53 (1976), Pep #321 (1977), Archie's Joke Book Magazine #235 (1977), Archie and Me #97 (1977), Betty and Me #98 (1978), Archie's Joke Book Magazine #255 (1979), Archie Annual Digest #35 (1979), Everything's Archie #87 (1980), Life with Archie #226 (1981), Laugh Comics / Laugh #369 (1981), Archie's TV Laugh-Out #86 (1982), Archie and Me #141 (1983), Archie #339 (1986), Archie #346 (1987), Everything's Archie #139 (1988), Archie #413 (1993), Archie... Archie Andrews, Where Are You? Comics Digest Magazine #93 (1994), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #36 (1998), Archie #561 (2005), Archie's Double Digest Magazine #173 (2006), Archie's Double Digest Magazine #177 (2007)
Reprinted in Archie 1000 Page Comics Extravaganza #[nn] (2013)
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