Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #255

Archie’s attempt to suggest a simple pepperoni pizza at the Lodge mansion backfires when Veronica’s chef is fired for the suggestion—prompting Archie to seek refuge with Betty. But when she finds out he’s only there because he’s been kicked out, her reaction is just as swift.

When the Flamethrower returns with his flame-throwing fireflies and a new scheme to torch P.O.P. and Mr. Lodge’s plant, Archie and the gang must rely on A.R.C.H.I.E.’s science lab to turn the inferno against C.R.U.S.H. in this high-stakes, fast-paced adventure from the Double Digest #255.

In "Monkey Business," Archie finds himself in a whirlwind chase at a high society party when a trained monkey makes off with Mrs. Van Posh’s necklace, sending Archie tumbling through elegant halls and over precarious docks in a frantic bid to recover the stolen jewels. The story blends classic Archie charm with slapstick adventure, all in a lighthearted romp that keeps the stakes high and the laughs coming.

When Long Jane Silver arrives at Riverdale High with a swashbuckling flair, Jo and her friends are shocked to find the school’s usual routines upended—especially when Mr. Weatherbee and Miss Grundy suddenly announce their departure. With pirate mischief afoot and the campus in chaos, it’s up to the teens to navigate the unexpected storm… and learn to beware the Pretty Pirate.

Archie dives into "How to Write for Comic Books," utterly absorbed—so much so that he completely misses the chaos unfolding around him, from Jughead’s snack-stealing antics to Betty’s attempts to get his attention. The humor lies in how his head is in the clouds while the real-life antics of Riverdale unfold right under his nose.

In "Brawn Yesterday," Archie’s newfound confidence from reading "Mind Over Matter" leads him to challenge Reggie to a showdown—only to discover Reggie hasn’t even heard of the book. With his usual mix of overconfidence and comic misfire, Archie tries to put his mental strength to the test, but the real surprise is how unprepared Reggie is for the whole ordeal.

In "Sinker Swim," Archie and Reggie find themselves locked in a classic rivalry over who gets to take Veronica to the Jimmy Clax dance, until Mr. Lodge steps in with an unexpected solution: a trout fishing contest to settle the matter. With rods in hand and egos on the line, the boys dive into the creek, hoping to land more than just a fish.

Archie’s trying to write a school essay while babysitting the Smedleys, but a noisy radiator has him on edge—until a quick fix turns into a full-blown mess when his hand gets stuck in a jar. With chaos mounting and time slipping away, he’s left scrambling to meet his deadline, one absurd mishap at a time.

Archie comes back from a trip to the South with a new wardrobe, a thick Southern drawl, and a charm that’s got the girls in Riverdale completely charmed—just in time for a whole new round of playful rivalry and laughs.

In "A Tax-ing Situation," Fred’s outrage over a proposed tax hike to fund the local park sparks an unlikely political showdown when he decides to run for City Council—opposed by Hal Cooper, who wholeheartedly supports the plan. As the two men rally their families and friends, the entire town finds itself split down the middle, turning a simple policy debate into a full-blown neighborhood campaign.

When the elusive B.B. Cooperstock loses the loot from his latest heist, Archie and Veronica stumble upon it—only to be wrongly accused of being his accomplices. To prove their innocence, they must track down the real master robber, following just one clue: the lingering scent of cigar smoke on the stolen cash.

Archie’s trying to earn extra cash at Pop Tate’s to buy a gift for Veronica, but when a mysterious man walks in and tells him to open the register, Archie’s quick to think he’s being robbed—leading to a frantic, funny mix-up that’s pure teen chaos.