Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #306
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Dating Analysis," Archie faces a familiar dilemma: his dad demands a clean room before his big date with Veronica, but old habits die hard. With a burst of creative distraction—closet chaos, nostalgic photos, and a forgotten video game—Archie’s last-minute prep takes an unexpectedly retro turn. Written by Rich Margopoulos and illustrated by Dan DeCarlo with inks by Jimmy DeCarlo, this lighthearted slice of teen life features a cover by Bill Galvan and Ben Galvan.
Archie’s dad gives him one job before his date with Veronica: clean his room. He tries the classic closet-overload trick—stuffing it until it’s bursting—but gets sidetracked by a stack of old photos and a forgotten video game.
In "Spellbound," Betty and Veronica trade snowboarding for shopping, leaving Archie to unexpectedly serve as judge in a women's snowboard contest—where his presence adds more than just a scorecard to the action.
Archie sets out through a fierce blizzard determined to see Veronica, only to discover her and her family have fled to the Bahamas to avoid the storm. The contrast between his snowy trek and their tropical getaway sets up a classic case of misplaced effort—and maybe a little too much hope.
When Mr. Flutesnoot expresses his frustration over The Archies' lack of appreciation for classical music, Archie takes it upon himself to prove they can handle the genre—leading to a hilariously off-key attempt that puts the whole band in a sticky situation.
Archie faces his toughest dilemma yet—not a school test or a prank gone wrong, but the eternal struggle of choosing between Betty and Veronica. Torn between two friends who mean the most to him, he questions whether he’s just too indecisive to be a real man at all.
When a sudden blizzard strands Archie’s car in Mr. Lodge’s driveway, he and Jughead team up to dig it out—only to accidentally launch it onto the roof of the Lodge mansion. With snow piling up and the house looming above, the two friends face a sticky situation that’s equal parts chaos and classic Riverdale mischief.
In "Cool Ridicule," Jo and her friends push back against the boys' outdated notions of chivalry by flipping the script—turning Archie and Reggie’s usual gestures into playful, pointed reversals. The story captures a lighthearted but sharp moment of role-reversal, where the girls reclaim the dynamic with wit and charm.
In "Snow Bawl," Mr. Weatherbee finally gives in to the kids' snowball fight request, splitting them into boys versus girls—only to join the boys' side, thinking he's got the upper hand. But when the girls reveal their cleverly hidden surprise, the balance of the battle shifts in a way no one saw coming.
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↩ Reprints Archie #144 (1964), Archie #184 (1968), Everything's Archie #7 (1970), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #76 (1973), Life with Archie #132 (1973), Little Archie #104 (1976), Pep #312 (1976), Laugh Comics / Laugh #302 (1976), Archie's TV Laugh-Out #48 (1977), Archie and Me #99 (1978), Pep #340 (1978), Everything's Archie #71 (1978), Archie and Me #117 (1980), Laugh Comics / Laugh #348 (1980), Archie #291 (1980), Archie's Joke Book Magazine #267 (1980), Betty and Me #127 (1982), Little Archie #175 (1982), Everything's Archie #104 (1982), Life with Archie #248 (1985), Everything's Archie #122 (1986), Archie #343 (1986), Archie #348 (1987), Archie... Archie Andrews, Where Are You? Comics Digest Magazine #85 (1993), Archie #458 (1997), Archie #469 (1998), Laugh Comics Digest / Laugh Comics Digest Magazine / Laugh Digest Magazine #141 (1998), Archie #492 (2000), Betty #84 (2000), Archie #531 (2003), Laugh Comics Digest / Laugh Comics Digest Magazine / Laugh Digest Magazine #181 (2003), Archie #554 (2005), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #92 (2005), Archie #562 (2006), Archie's Double Digest Magazine #166 (2006), Archie 1000 Page Comics-Palooza #[nn] (2014)
Reprinted in Archie Modern Classics #3 (2020), Archie & Friends #9 (2021), Archie Showcase Digest #17 (2024)
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