Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #266

Archie tries a clever shortcut to clear the snow by heating his shovel on the grill, but when Jughead, Betty, and Veronica show up, the plan takes a delightfully messy turn—turning a snowy driveway into the perfect spot for a spontaneous cook-out.

When Mr. Weatherbee stumbles upon his old army captain’s hat, he can’t resist donning it—and suddenly turns the school into his personal drill ground. But when he learns Miss Grundy once held the rank of Major, his authority takes a surprising hit.

In "Tape Jape," Jughead’s forgotten tape recorder captures Archie volunteering to teach Sharon how to ski—unbeknownst to her jealous boyfriend, Rocco, who hears the recording and takes it the wrong way. The mishap sets off a chain of awkward misunderstandings, all sparked by a simple, unintended playback.

Archie tries to impress Mr. Lodge by fixing his old antique clock, unaware that the reason it hasn’t worked in years is by design. What starts as a well-intentioned gesture quickly spirals into a sticky situation when the clock’s long-dormant mechanism springs to life in the most unexpected way.

Little Archie scores a two-dollar ice sailboat and pairs it with a new set of skates, launching a frosty race against Little Reggie—winner gets to treat Little Veronica to rides for the whole winter.