Archie's Double Digest Magazine #16

In "Book Worm," Jughead’s love for reading takes a hilariously unexpected turn when Betty and Archie mock him for diving into a dense book on electromagnetic energy. His attempt to read a children’s rhyme book aloud in the library backfires spectacularly—only to spark a twist that flips the whole scene on its head.

When Archie finds himself facing off against the sinister Dr. Demon and his henchmen armed with paralysis gas, he can't help but wonder what James Bond would do—leading to a wild, high-stakes showdown that puts his usual charm and quick thinking to the ultimate test.

In "Helping Hound," Hot Dog’s well-intentioned plan to help Betty win Archie’s heart takes a wild turn when he pulls Jughead away from Archie—only to discover Archie has already ditched him for Veronica. Now caught in the middle, Hot Dog tries to intervene in the unlikely pairing, setting off a chain of awkward antics.

In "Advice to the Lovelorn," Archie takes it upon himself to push Jughead into the world of dating—only to panic when his friend actually considers it. The story unfolds with classic Archie charm as the usual dynamics between the two friends get turned upside down, all while keeping the heart of the tale rooted in their enduring friendship.

In "Debt Ridden," Reggie manipulates Jughead into setting up Archie so he can finally go on a date with Veronica—only for Jughead to warn Archie, who then turns the tables by convincing Jughead to betray Reggie. It’s a classic case of teenage schemes, sticky situations, and one very reluctant accomplice.

Archie tries a strange new tactic to stay calm: listening to a tape of Reggie’s insults—recorded by Dilton as a prank—on repeat, hoping to toughen up. But when the real thing happens, will his training hold up?

In "210 Oak Street," Little Archie stumbles upon a mysterious pair of glasses that rewind time with every wear—until a mysterious young woman at 210 Oak Street takes them, snapping him back to the present. With curiosity piqued, Archie and his friends return to the once-quiet house, now crumbling and eerily empty, where the past seems to linger in the shadows.

When Little Sabrina’s aunts decide she needs a proper date for the school dance, they magically transform a mouse into a dashing escort—only to find that, just like in the old fairy tale, time has a way of turning things upside down at exactly 10:00.

In "All for Who?", Archie rallies Betty and Veronica to form a trio like the Three Musketeers—except when Veronica sees a chance to outmaneuver Betty, the friendship takes a playful, competitive turn.

In "Goodbye Ol' Paint...", Jughead steps in when Veronica’s prank backfires, setting off a chain of mischievous sabotage aimed at her latest scheme to outdo Betty. With a mix of wit and classic Archie-style chaos, he takes it upon himself to disrupt Veronica’s plan—just as she’s about to pull off her next move.

In "House Broken!", Li'l Jinx tells Mrs. Blabbit she was forced to clean her dad’s house—moving furniture and all—only for Mrs. Blabbit to storm over and confront the man, utterly unaware that the entire ordeal took place in a doll house. The misunderstanding unfolds with classic Archie humor, turning a tiny mess into a full-blown neighborhood incident.

In "Love Starved," Jughead's endless snacking becomes the latest mystery in Riverdale, with the girls convinced it's a cry for love—while Archie just thinks he's always hungry. To test their theory, they set Jughead up with the famously sweet Lovey Laverne, and before long, he's head over heels, leaving his usual snacks behind.