Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #268

Archie’s plans for a quiet afternoon go sideways when Veronica cancels their date to help her father at the office, leaving him stranded—until his car mysteriously fills with girls. With no clue how they got there, Archie’s stuck in the middle of a whirlwind of charm, chaos, and unexpected company.

In "It Starts With a Kiss!", Archie and Valerie find themselves unexpectedly collaborating on a song late into the night, the quiet moments between chords giving way to a shared sunrise and a kiss that lingers just a little longer than planned. With the tour in full swing and egos on both sides of the stage, this tender, sunlit moment becomes a quiet turning point for the two.

In "Double Header," Archie finds himself caught between rivalries and fast-paced drama when a new transfer, Gene "Scooter" Jackson, joins Riverdale High and instantly transforms the struggling baseball team with his lightning speed. When Northfield High's Mean Mike Mapes tries to take Scooter out with a brutal spike, the injury threatens more than just a season—it could end a promising rookie's career before it begins.

Archie takes Betty and Veronica on a drive-in movie night, treating them to a double-feature of silent films. Jughead keeps the mood lively from the back seat, punctuating the action with exaggerated sound effects—mostly while eating.

In "Par For the Course," Veronica’s big golf tournament plans hit a snag when she sprains her wrist, forcing her to team up with Archie—much to her father’s hesitation. With nerves and nerves, the unlikely duo takes to the course, where Archie’s surprising skill leads to a moment that could change everything.

Archie and Veronica team up when they notice their dads are acting suspiciously—especially after learning they’re meeting with Mr. Weatherbee for a secret Friday night gathering. With rumors swirling and the truth buried under school politics, the duo sets out to uncover what’s really going on, one awkward clue at a time.

When Mr. Lodge announces plans to relocate his company, Archie, Jughead, and Betty rally to keep Veronica in Riverdale—organizing a sit-in and spreading the word, hoping to change his mind. The fate of their friendship and the town’s heart hangs in the balance as they take a stand.

In "Pest Controlled," Archie finds himself caught between Mr. Lodge’s grudging hospitality and his cousin Elmo’s unexpectedly serious visit—when Elmo shows up to repay a debt, Archie’s clumsy mishap turns a simple favor into a far more complicated matter. With the stakes rising faster than a busted car, Archie’s well-meaning actions set off a chain of events neither he nor Mr. Lodge could have predicted.