Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #314

In "Just Plain Wrong," Archie is left waiting when Veronica cancels their date to host a client's son, only to discover the surprise guest is actually a girl named Chris — and the evening ends with Archie taking her out, courtesy of Mr. Lodge, while Veronica stays behind.

Archie dives into "How to Write for Comic Books," utterly absorbed—so much so that he’s completely unaware of the chaos unfolding around him. In this lighthearted, five-page tale, his distraction turns everyday moments into unintentional comic-book-style mishaps.

Archie and the gang set out to clean up Riverdale’s park, not with a speech, but with a clever prank: spreading the word that a reclusive billionaire will award two million dollars to the town with the cleanest park. As the whole town scrambles to impress the mythical donor, chaos and unexpected teamwork unfold in the most unlikely places.

Archie finds himself caught between loyalty and honesty when Mr. Lodge proudly displays his "steal" of a luxury TV—only for Archie to uncover the truth: the set was stolen. As the small-town scandal unfolds, Archie must decide how far he’ll go to do what’s right, even when it means challenging a friend’s pride.

In "The Outsider," new student Buck Bailey’s antics ruffle feathers at Riverdale High, but Archie sees past the pranks to a kid just craving connection. With a mix of humor and heart, Archie helps Buck find a more meaningful way to be seen.

In "Chore Score," Archie takes on extra chores when Mrs. Andrews falls ill, stumbling upon hidden cash in the couch cushions and a surprising stash of recyclables—just in time to see how much he can earn from cleaning up his own mess.

In "Love-In," Archie fumes after a prank from Reggie, but Jughead nudges him toward peace—though first, he’ll need to actually get Reggie’s attention.

In "The Fortune Teller," Little Archie stumbles through a frustrating day trying to land a job as a newspaper writer—until a mysterious stranger on a park bench offers him tomorrow’s paper, handing him a chance he never expected. With a mix of curiosity and doubt, Archie must decide what to do with a gift that feels too good to be true.