Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #303

Archie and Betty trade the thrill of a horror flick for a cozy night in at the Andrews house, with the house to themselves while Archie’s parents are away—perfect for a quiet movie marathon, or so they think. With Jughead off chasing chills elsewhere, the real scare might just be how much fun they’re having without him.

Archie tries to steal a moment with Veronica at the Sports Banquet, catching Reggie off guard—but Reggie isn’t worried. He’s seen this play out before, and he’s counting on Archie’s usual mix-up to clear the way. With the stakes higher than a jump shot, it’s a race to see who can actually keep their cool.

Betty tries to sweeten the moment with a playful alphabet song praising Archie, but Reggie’s quick wit turns it into a hilariously unflattering twist—just as the two rivals find a new way to outdo each other, one song at a time.

When Archie’s mom sends Fred to check on his son’s cluttered room, Archie overhears his dad threatening to halve his allowance if it’s not cleaned up—sparking a frantic race against the clock to tidy up before the verdict is delivered.

In "A-Haunting We Will Go!", Archie and Jughead find themselves caught in a spooky mystery when a prank meant to scare Moose at the local haunted house takes a turn for the real—ghostly. With the line between joke and the supernatural blurring, the boys must uncover the truth behind the eerie happenings before the night ends.

In "The Big Turnaround," Moose’s focus wavers during a crucial football game as he’s distracted by cheerleader Midge. When Archie cleverly gets Midge to pose with the opposing team, Moose’s frustration ignites a surprising surge of energy on the field.

Archie stumbles into an unexpected adventure when he rescues a young girl from a near-accident, earning a curious gift: a newspaper from the future. Inside its pages, he finds shocking headlines from a single day ahead—each one hinting at a world on the brink.

Archie and his dad head out for a camping trip, only to find their journey derailed by a hungry Jughead, who’s already eaten all their supplies. With the woods closing in and hunger driving him, Jughead blows a horn—unintentionally summoning a moose that turns their quiet getaway into a full-blown outdoor mess.

When the gang gathers for a picnic near the old cemetery, Jo and the others spin spooky tales under the autumn sky—until Jughead’s dramatic ghost act accidentally traps a real intruder.

In "A Helping Hand," Archie and his friends rally to support Eddy's Soup Kitchen, where Jo and the others lend a hand with heartfelt dedication. When Mr. Lodge’s friends push to shut it down, Archie and Veronica step in to show him the real impact of the work being done—before the final outcome is revealed.