Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #323

In "Measure Up!", Archie dashes to the school shop with a piece of wood and a big problem: no ruler. Relying on his hands to measure, he’s determined to keep his grip steady—any shift and the whole plan could go off track.

In this lighthearted tale from Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #323, Mr. Weatherbee, reminiscing about his college football days, decides to turn Archie into Riverdale High’s next gridiron star—only to discover that passion doesn’t always translate to talent, and even the most well-intentioned coaching can leave a student completely worn out.

In "Wrong Ago," Archie’s usual charm takes a surprising turn when he convinces Coach Kleats to let him join the football team for one final game—just in time for a dance. With only 30 seconds left, Archie finds himself with the ball and the chance to make a hero’s play, all while trying to keep his cover from slipping.

In "Window Pain," Archie and Jughead's well-intentioned help with Mr. Weatherbee’s first aid lecture quickly spirals into chaos when their antics with a wheelchair send the principal fleeing the room—leaving Miss Grundy to misinterpret the scene entirely. The story captures the classic teen mischief and escalating absurdity that defines the Archie universe, all in a brisk, laugh-filled six pages.

Archie finds himself stuck in a room with a hideous vase Mr. Lodge insists he not break—though the real test might be whether Archie can resist the urge to make a joke about it. With the fate of the absurdly unattractive piece hanging in the balance, Archie’s usual antics are put to the test in this lighthearted, laugh-filled short from the Jumbo Comics Double Digest.

When Pop's soda shop faces closure due to a surge in pizza parlor popularity, Archie suggests a bold move—start selling pizzas at the Chok'lit Shoppe. But Pop's complete lack of pizza-spinning skill turns the kitchen into a whirlwind of dough and disaster.

Archie tries to impress Veronica with his new jacket, only to be upstaged by Reggie’s flashy one—then again by a more extravagant bouquet. As the rivalry escalates, Archie’s confidence wavers, but Reggie’s over-the-top showmanship may be his undoing at Veronica’s house.

In a delightfully wordless twist, "Two Little Words" from Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #323 captures the chaos of teenage romance through just two spoken lines—“Archie” and “Veronica”—as Archie and Veronica’s breakup sparks a whirlwind of missteps, mistaken moves, and unexpected connections, with Betty and Reggie trying their luck in the midst of it all. The story unfolds entirely through expressive visuals and the rhythmic repetition of those two names, turning a simple moment into a hilarious, heartfelt tangle of feelings.

When the students learn that pop sensation Derek Dynamite is Principal Weatherbee’s godson, they convince the principal to bring him to Riverdale High for a surprise performance—setting off a series of awkward, hilarious attempts to keep the secret and pull off the event.