Archie Milestones Jumbo Comics Digest #3

Archie’s sudden decision to attend summer school throws his friends for a loop—especially when he’s the only one showing up with a book in hand. But when he casually drops the news, it sparks a surprising chain reaction, turning his classmates’ usual summer plans into something… slightly more academic.

Archie lands a summer internship with famed swimsuit photographer Danny Dee, jetting off to Naruba for a high-stakes photo shoot—only to find his rival, Sly Sludge, already on set. When disaster strikes and the film is ruined, Archie must think fast to save the day, calling on Betty and Veronica to step in as last-minute models.

In "Water Boy," Jughead finds himself repeatedly plunging into Veronica's pool—fully clothed and utterly unprepared—despite his best efforts to avoid it. When he finally decides to dive in on purpose, the moment he stands at the edge, his courage suddenly drowns in hesitation.

In "Passing the Buck," Cricket O'Dell’s uncanny ability to smell money leads her on a wild chase through Riverdale, chasing wealth wherever it glitters. When Archie tries to shake her off by steering her toward Reggie Mantle, the plan backfires—only to be passed along again when Reggie tricks her into following Jughead with a few well-placed bills.

When The Archies refuse to let Betty or Veronica perform solos on songs written by Brigitte, the two rivals team up with her to form a new trio, turning up the music—and the rivalry—just a little louder.

In a whimsical twist, Archie’s curiosity about an ancient obelisk sends him into a dreamy adventure where he meets the legendary Marc Archony and Cleopatricia in a playful take on life along the Nile. With humor and charm, the story imagines what might have been if the River Nile hosted a very familiar teen with a penchant for mischief.