Archie Milestones Jumbo Comics Digest #5

In "The Escort," Veronica insists that the mysterious monster haunting Riverdale High is actually Archie in disguise, leading to a hilariously awkward dance night where everyone must dress as monsters. With Jo by her side and Archie caught in the middle, the school’s biggest prank becomes the most unforgettable evening of the year.

Archie takes on a puzzling challenge from Mr. Tinker, following a cryptic riddle to an old house on Oak Street. When a sudden door jam leaves him trapped inside, he’s left to unravel the mystery—and keep his cool—through the night.

In "The Mystery of Dr. Klaws," Veronica and Archie stumble upon a peculiar scientist at a cat show, but when Dr. Klaws lures Veronica into drinking a mysterious potion, she’s suddenly transformed—leaving her and Archie to unravel the strange truth behind the man in the lab coat.

In "The Legend of King Koala," Archie and the Lodges embark on a wild adventure to a remote island in search of the fabled giant koala bear. When they bring the creature back to Riverdale, it quickly escapes, causing chaos and leading to a thrilling chase that ends with King Koala scaling Lodge Towers and grabbing Veronica.

In "The Rat Race For Space!" from Archie Milestones Jumbo Comics Digest #5, Jo and a friend dream of escaping 2019 for the dazzling promise of 3019—only to have the Pink Martian Man gently remind them that even the future comes with homework. With a mix of playful speculation and a wink at growing up, the kids reconsider their cosmic ambitions and find something surprisingly appealing right where they are.

In "The Wrong Impression," a pair of alien invaders descend on Riverdale, only one of them decides to blend in by taking on the form of Reggie Mantle—only to be met with the usual teenage chaos, teasing, and relentless pranks. As the alien struggles to maintain his cover while enduring Jo’s skepticism and Archie’s obliviousness, the whole town’s reaction makes the conquest seem less like a victory and more like a bad idea.

When Veronica's cousin Mimsy claims to have seen an alien land near the estate's garden shed after a horror movie with Betty and Veronica, the girls are torn between disbelief and curiosity. With the night growing darker and the shed’s shadow stretching long, the mystery begins to feel all too real.