Archie's Double Digest Magazine #146

In "Trance Stance," Archie tries a new method to stop his constant clumsiness—thanks to a hypnotic suggestion from Dr. Wise—but when his parents notice the change isn’t quite what they expected, they decide it’s time to undo it. The story follows Archie as he navigates the strange new version of himself, all while trying to keep his usual chaos under control.

Archie and Reggie both jump at the chance to impress Veronica when they hear she’s been dreaming of dating the basketball team’s captain—only to find out Dilton’s the one in charge. With nerves, sneakers, and a whole lot of hope, the two rivals go head-to-head in a game of ego and athleticism.

In "The Outsider," new student Buck Bailey’s antics earn him a reputation as the class prankster, but when Archie sees past the chaos to the loneliness beneath, he helps Buck find a more meaningful way to connect with the group. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, the story captures a quiet moment of empathy amid the usual high school energy.

In "The Resistance Movement," Archie's Double Digest Magazine #146, Mr. Weatherbee's departure for a new job leaves Riverdale High in the hands of his replacement, the ironically named Charlie Goodwill—a strict new principal determined to impose rigid control on students who’ve grown used to their usual freedom. As Jo and her friends begin to push back against the sudden crackdowns, a quiet rebellion starts to take shape, testing how far they’ll go to protect the school’s spirit.

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