Archie's Double Digest Magazine #160

Archie’s panic over his public speaking class takes a surprising turn when he finds himself unexpectedly defending Mr. Weatherbee—yes, the principal—from shoplifting charges, turning a nervous student into an unlikely courtroom hero.

In "Welcome Wagon Master," Archie steps in to help a new kid settle into Riverdale, turning a simple act of kindness into an unexpected moment of charm—especially when the boy’s older sister takes notice. With a little help from Archie’s natural knack for making friends, the new arrival finds his footing, and the teen sister, impressed by his efforts, invites Archie out, leaving Reggie stunned.

When Ambrose spins yet another wildly exaggerated tale about his imaginary exploits, the whole gang is ready to tune him out—until he’s actually sent crawling through the sewer to retrieve a lost baseball, proving that sometimes the truth is just as strange as his stories.

Archie’s morning chaos hits a new low when he scrambles to school in a mismatched pair of shoes, only to find his locker stash no better—these ones smell like they’ve been through a gym bag war. With time running out and his feet in agony, he’s left wondering if the school day can get any worse.

Archie’s in trouble—geometry’s got him cornered, and the only tutor who can help is Cheryl. That’s a problem for Betty and Veronica, both of whom are determined to keep Cheryl away from Archie, even if it means dragging her into a fashion show.

In "The Liberated Woman," Veronica’s increasingly vocal demands to be treated as a liberated woman put Archie’s everyday chivalry to the test—leading to a playful, pointed moment when he stops holding doors and insists she pay for her own sodas. The story captures a lighthearted clash of modern ideals and old-school manners, all within the familiar world of Riverdale’s teen dynamics.

In "Never a Doubt," Reggie’s latest scheme to sabotage Archie and Veronica’s relationship takes a bizarre turn when his elaborate pranks—fake telegrams, wild rumors, even disguises—fail to shake their bond. Frustrated but undeterred, he shifts tactics and targets Betty, launching a new, surprisingly earnest effort that’s equal parts mischievous and oddly sincere.