Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #244

Archie’s trying to keep his birthday gift for Veronica a secret, but the pressure mounts when he can’t dodge her for long. In a panic, he ducks into a nearby alley and stashes the present in a trash can—only to realize he might not be the only one who knows where it is.

When Archie takes on a new role teaching skateboarding at the youth center, his enthusiasm quickly turns to confusion as a masked skateboarder begins pulling pranks and causing chaos—leaving the entire town pointing fingers at the one person who knows every trick on wheels. As the mystery deepens, Archie must clear his name before the whole town writes him off as the real culprit.

When Little Archie and his dad hike up Wilderness Mountain to take photos, curiosity leads the young explorer off the trail—only to find himself alone in the forest, pursued by a hungry wolf. The Flash’s speed and courage are put to the test in this thrilling, short adventure from the Archie Double Digest series.

Archie bets his friends he can charm any girl into a date, prompting Jughead to pull a name from the phone book on a whim. With confidence (and a little nervous energy), Archie sets out to win over the girl he’s never met—just as the real test begins.

In "Borrowed Trouble," Archie agrees to borrow Reggie’s tuxedo for a formal event with Veronica—only to discover the outfit comes with more than just a sharp look, as hidden surprises inside the fabric begin to complicate matters in ways neither of them expected.

In "Dial a Date," Archie stumbles upon a confusing phone message: his date is delayed by thirty minutes, but he can't remember who he's supposed to meet. With only minutes to figure it out, he scrambles to piece together the mystery before the time runs out.

In "A Helping Hand," Archie and his friends roll up their sleeves to help out at Eddy's Soup Kitchen, their enthusiasm catching even the skeptical Veronica. When Mr. Lodge’s friends push to shut it down, Archie and Veronica must find a way to show him the real impact of the work being done.

Archie and Jughead crank up their music so loud it accidentally blasts through the school's PA system, turning a quiet day into a sonic spectacle—unaware that their rock-and-roll enthusiasm is sending less-than-enthusiastic waves through the older staff and students nearby.