Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #250

Archie tries to keep his old baby blanket a secret while taking it to the cleaners on his mom’s orders, but a clumsy prick to his thumb leads Betty and Veronica to catch him sucking on it. Their shocked reactions spark a playful misunderstanding—Archie’s trying to be grown-up, but they’re convinced he’s regressing into a second childhood, especially when Veronica refuses to have anything to do with him if he’s not “all grown up.”

Archie’s latest outburst lands him in hot water with Mr. Lodge, who tries a radical new approach: a vase that can’t be broken. When Archie is challenged to smash it, his usual antics meet an unexpected obstacle—and the real test may not be the vase, but what happens when he can’t win.

In "Beastly Bowman!", Jo and her friends find themselves caught in a wildcapade when C.R.U.S.H. agent The Bowman uses a mind-controlling arrow to enlist V.E.R.O.N.I.C.A. in stealing her father's plant reorganization plans—leaving the teens to unravel the mystery before it's too late.

When Mr. Lodge’s priceless diamond falls prey to the elusive Smoke Man—whose ability to vanish through keyholes makes him nearly untouchable—A.R.C.H.I.E. and J.U.G.H.E.A.D. must outwit a foe who’s as slippery as his name suggests. With booby traps no match for his vaporizing tricks, the teens race to protect the jewel before it’s too late.

In "Never a Doubt," Reggie’s relentless campaign to sabotage Archie and Veronica’s relationship takes a bizarre turn as he tries everything from fake telegrams to elaborate disguises—none of which work. When his schemes fail, he surprisingly shifts his focus to Betty, setting up a new, unexpected twist in the usual rivalry.

In "Award To the Wise," Jughead Jones takes a break from the usual chaos of Riverdale High, watching as his friends' overeager attempts to win a prize for helping teachers only lead to more messes. While everyone else scrambles to impress, Jughead quietly observes — and maybe, just maybe, he’s the one who’s truly got it figured out.

In "Poise Will Be Poise," Veronica's admiration for men with poise sets off a mischievous chain of events when Reggie and Betty attempt to sabotage her relationship with Archie by engineering a series of clumsy mishaps. The humor unfolds as the duo's well-intentioned (if poorly executed) plan tests Archie's balance—and their own patience—under pressure.

In "Clothes-Minded!", Archie gets swept up in a school clothing drive, determined to impress a girl by donating generously—only to accidentally hand over some of the Lodge family’s finest formal wear. The mix-up sends ripples through Riverdale, turning Mr. Lodge into an unlikely punchline when the press picks up on the bizarre donation.

In "Ghost Writer," Archie takes Miss Grundy’s advice to heart, deciding to write a story based on someone he knows—only he’s not sure who to pick. As he observes Jo and the others, he starts to wonder if the real inspiration might be closer than he thought.

When Archie heads to the airport to meet a scientist claiming his orangoutang is the missing link, chaos ensues—literally. The smart ape escapes, leading to a wild mix of adventure and humor as the truth about who’s truly evolved takes a surprising turn.

In "Fan with a Flair," a devoted Archie fan turns her bedroom into a shrine dedicated to the band, collecting cherished mementos like Archie’s boot, Jughead’s hat, and Reggie’s comb—each item a symbol of her passion. The story captures the playful intensity of fandom, where admiration takes on a life of its own.

In "Color Commentary," Veronica tries out a new lipstick shade, confident it’s a fresh look—until Archie insists it’s just the same color with a different name. Undeterred, he teams up with Dilton to scientifically test her claim, turning a simple beauty debate into a surprisingly detailed investigation.

In "That Old Buggy!", Archie's grandfather recounts the tale of his beloved Model T being stolen, sparking an unexpected connection when Mr. Lodge realizes he knew the young man behind the wheel—back when they were both just boys. The story unfolds with warmth and nostalgia, weaving together past and present in a quiet moment of shared memory.