Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #286

Archie and Chuck tag along on a hike with Chuck's uncle, a forest ranger, after their Vegas trip winds down. When Vegas slips away from the cabin, they stumble upon a spreading forest fire and must act fast to stop it.

Archie’s accidental gum-chewing during a demo recording turns his mumbled lyrics into a bizarre hit, catching the ear of a DJ and sparking a surprising buzz—until a state commission takes notice, threatening to shut down the song’s popularity.

In "Boast of the Town!", Reggie takes center stage with a bold claim: Archie didn’t swerve to avoid a child during the sled race—he just lost control. As Riverdale buzzes with disbelief, Reggie’s confidence only grows, turning a minor mishap into a tale of near-miraculous heroism. The truth, however, remains just out of reach, and the town’s verdict hangs in the balance.

When Archie’s team starts losing badly in a basketball game, he blames the curse of Jinx Malloy, who’s mysteriously stationed under their basket—so he convinces Jughead to relocate him.

In "Archie Presents: School Supplies That We Can Really Use," Jo and their friends navigate the everyday chaos of high school with a lineup of surprisingly clever (and slightly mischievous) tools—like a seat that adjusts just out of the teacher’s view and a clock that speeds up when you’re in trouble. Written with a playful wink and drawn with Archie’s signature charm, it’s a lighthearted take on the universal struggle of surviving the school day.

Archie’s thrilled to be a shareholder after Fred buys him a slice of a company owned by Mr. Lodge—until he realizes his vote could tip the balance in a major decision. Now, with the weight of corporate responsibility on his shoulders, Archie must decide how far he’ll go to keep his new title, even if it means stepping into a role he never asked for.