Archie's Double Digest Magazine #15

In "It's Snow Fun," Archie’s enthusiasm for winter takes a slippery turn when he drags Veronica along on a drive through the snowy countryside—only to crash into a frozen lake, much to her dismay and his delight. The story captures the classic Archie charm with a dash of seasonal chaos, as the usual teen antics unfold under a blanket of snow.

When Mr. Lodge accidentally overhears Archie and Veronica plotting an elopement—only to realize too late they were just rehearsing a school play—he ends up tangled in a misunderstanding that lands both him and Archie in police custody. After a comical mix-up clears the air, Mr. Lodge makes amends by buying 17 policeman’s ball tickets from the chief.

In "Strange Love," Sabrina casts a spell on Archie to make him obsessively in love with her after catching Harvey with another girl—only to find her plan unraveling when Veronica shows up, furious at Archie’s sudden affection. The chaos unfolds in six pages of classic Archie humor, where magic, jealousy, and teenage awkwardness collide.

In "Alexandra's Retreat (part 1)," the Pussycats, Alan M., and the Cabots trade the usual high school chaos for a luxurious ski lodge getaway. When Alexandra uses her witchcraft to dump snow on her brother, her playful magic quickly turns mischievous—especially when she tries to humiliate Josie by commanding the ice to break.

In "Branching Out (part 3)," the gang hits the slopes for a ski trip, but Alexandra’s latest prank takes a magical turn when she conjures a pine tree right in the middle of the run—just to sideline Jo.

In "The Rat Takes the Cheese (part 4)," the Pussycats hit the stage at a resort for their first performance, but Alexandra’s lingering frustration over being left out leads her to summon a creature that hates cats—only to accidentally turn herself invisible while trying to undo the spell. The unexpected twist leaves the audience stunned, and her sudden disappearance becomes the night’s most talked-about moment.

In "Defective Detective," Ambrose takes on the role of sleuth when Mr. Andrews announces a dollar prize for anyone who can guess the killer in his new movie—just in time for Ambrose to score the cash he needs for a Little Archie Giant Comics. With a detective hat and a flair for overthinking, he dives into the mystery, convinced he’s the one to crack it.

In this lighthearted 1985 gem from Archie's Double Digest Magazine #15, Li'l Jinx finds her dad half-asleep at the front door, ready to leave for work but clearly still dreaming. With a giggle, she wakes him up and sends him out—only to see a snowball hurtling toward his head as he mumbles about needing something to truly wake up.

In "Think Session," Jo finds herself caught between two extremes—Sampson’s strict ban on studying at the noisy youth center and the unbearable quiet at home, where even the silence feels like a distraction. With her focus slipping, she’s left searching for a middle ground in the most unlikely place.

In "Call It Competition!", Reggie’s flashy acrobatics at Pop's and the roller rink have everyone watching—especially Archie, who’s determined to keep up. But when it comes down to it, Archie’s best efforts just can’t quite measure up.

When Mr. Lodge acquires a priceless antique cup, he’s determined to keep it safe—so he has three perfect duplicates made, betting that Archie will inevitably wreck one of the fakes. Now, with four identical cups on display, the real one is hidden in plain sight, and Archie’s mischievous streak is the only thing standing between it and disaster.

In "Prize Present," Jughead shows up at Ethel’s door with a mysterious gift, only to quickly reclaim it when she assumes it’s roses. The moment is pure Archie humor—full of mistaken intentions and classic teenage awkwardness—before the punchline reveals the box holds nothing fancy, just his usual hearty sandwich.

Archie’s panic spikes when Miss Grundy shows up to discuss his failing grades with his dad—until she recalls that Fred once pulled the same stunts in his youth.

In "Sporting Chance," Betty finds herself unexpectedly matched against Veronica in a high-stakes school competition when Mr. Lodge, moved by her frustration, gives her a week’s worth of cash equal to Veronica’s allowance—turning a rivalry into a rare, even playing field.

In "High Priced Help," Reggie tries to impress the others by saving several priceless items when Archie knocks them over, but his efforts take a turn when he accidentally damages something himself—leaving the outcome uncertain.

When Pop's soda shop faces closure due to the rising popularity of pizza parlors, Archie hatches a plan to save it—by turning the Chok'lit Shoppe into a pizza spot. But Pop’s complete lack of skill with the spinning wheel turns a simple menu change into a messy, chaotic experiment.