Archie's Double Digest Magazine #110
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Skeeter Beaters," Archie Andrews—reimagined as the wild, jungle-dwelling Lord Archibald—reunites with Veronica Lodge and Reggie Mantle, who track him down among his primate companions. Stan Goldberg’s vibrant art brings the absurd adventure to life, with the cover by Goldberg capturing the zany spirit of the tale.
When Dilton Doiley’s latest mosquito spray experiment goes hilariously wrong, he accidentally unleashes two wildly unpredictable results—one turning people invisible, the other causing bugs to grow to monstrous size. In this zany 1999 installment from Archie’s Double Digest Magazine #110, chaos ensues as the usual Riverdale antics spiral into full-blown bug-sized mayhem.
When Archie can't sleep due to the usual nighttime racket, Jughead offers a simple solution: head out camping for some real quiet. What starts as a quest for peaceful slumber soon turns into an unexpected adventure under the stars.
In "Snap Decision," Archie finds himself unexpectedly drawn into the world of photography during summer school—until snapping a picture of a mysterious stranger lands him in a situation far more complicated than he bargained for. With the camera in one hand and the football in the other, he’s forced to choose between two very different paths.
In "Dark Victory," Jughead surprises Archie and Reggie with unexpected martial arts prowess after they tease him about his frame—turning the tables when the girls start taking jiu-jitsu lessons from him and effortlessly demonstrating their new skills on their boyfriends.
In "The Quest of Dr. Detest," the mischievous doctor sets out to corrupt Riverdale’s most beloved teens, but their natural kindness proves harder to overcome than he expected. As Archie and his friends face a villain who thrives on spite, their unwavering goodness becomes both a shield and a mystery.
When Archie and the gang turn their usual banter into a relentless barrage of puns, Veronica reaches her limit—threatening to cancel her date with Archie unless the wordplay stops. It's a classic clash of humor and patience, with the usual suspects caught in the middle of a joke-fueled standoff.
In "Garden of Despair," Archie finds himself trapped in an endless cycle of weeding—until a clumsy slip sends the entire batch into Mr. Lodge’s pool, forcing him into a second, even more tedious cleanup. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, the story captures the quiet absurdity of teenage chores with a touch of surreal humor.
Archie tries a clever fix for his sandy feet by repurposing a pair of sand pails as makeshift shoes, but what starts as a practical solution quickly turns into a sticky situation when they refuse to come off. With a mix of humor and escalating panic, he’s left scrambling to find a way out of his own beachside experiment.
In "A Pair with Flair," Mr. Weatherbee finds himself reluctantly paired with Archie for the student-teacher games, setting off a series of misadventures that test their unlikely partnership. Archie does his best to steer his principal away from trouble, but Mr. Weatherbee’s stubborn confidence keeps him on a collision course with chaos.
In "The Apeman Cometh," Veronica Lodge as Pamela Greenbucks and Reggie Mantle as Cedric Viper stumble upon a wild twist when they track down the long-lost Archie Andrews—now living as Lord Archibald among a tribe of apes in the jungle. The jungle life proves surprisingly alluring, and Archie, transformed by his time in the wild, makes a compelling case that civilization might not be the answer after all.
In "A Rash Decision," Archie’s attempt to cover up his swim trunks mishap by ducking behind a bush backfires when he discovers the foliage is poison ivy—leading to a frantic, itchy dash home. The story captures the classic blend of awkward humor and misadventure that defines Archie’s world, all in a quick, lighthearted five-page tale.
In "The Expert," Dilton’s quiet crush on his lab partner Denise hits a wall of nerves—so Archie steps in with a double date at the bowling alley, pairing Dilton with Veronica and himself with Denise. The night starts smooth until Denise’s strikingly handsome brother walks in, turning the casual evening into something far more complicated.
Archie’s beachside metal detecting adventure takes an unexpected turn when he uncovers a weathered diary with a metal clasp. The discovery leads to an unlikely encounter with a wealthy girl whose father insists on rewarding Archie for returning the cherished item.
When a grumpy neighbor complains about leaves from the Andrews' tree blowing into his yard, Fred Andrews sees a chance to teach him a lesson—by sending Archie to clean them up. What starts as a simple chore quickly turns into a chaotic mess, all while Archie tries to keep his cool and avoid the neighbor’s growing frustration.
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Reprinted in Sélection Archie (et amis) #671 (2000), Archie's Double Digest Magazine #153 (2004), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #86 (2004), Archie's Double Digest Magazine #200 (2009)
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