Archie's Double Digest Magazine #23

When Reggie's injury opens the door for Archie to play on the basketball team, the moment feels like a dream come true—until the spotlight shifts to Reggie’s heroism in saving a child, leaving Archie’s own moment in the game quietly overshadowed.

When Mr. Lodge takes Ronnie and Little Archie to the seaside to scout a site for his new resort, the kids stumble upon an old lighthouse and a strange warning from a mysterious woman—saying a giant sea monster will rise at the quarter moon to feast. As the tide turns and the moon grows full, the children must decide whether to believe the warning or dismiss it as a tale to scare kids.

When Archie’s mishap wipes out the gang’s camping supplies, the group faces a tough hike back—until he steps up to lead them out of the woods, proving that even his blunders can lead to unexpected heroism.

Jughead’s day takes a bizarre turn when his beloved salami sandwich ends up trapped between the pages of a library book, only to vanish without a trace. Now frantic, he launches a desperate search across the school, convinced his prized meat has been stolen—right under everyone’s nose.

Betty’s smitten with her new neighbor, but no matter what she does, he doesn’t seem to notice her—until she turns to Jughead for help. He suggests she write to the famously mysterious "Aunt Mathilda's Advice to the Lovelorn" column, hoping a little guidance might just spark a response.

Archie and Veronica go to great lengths to score an invite to Calvin Colcash’s mansion, the richest kid in Riverdale—especially after learning he’s even wealthier than Mr. Lodge. When they stumble upon a lost dog belonging to the Colcash butler, they see a chance to sneak their way inside, hoping the pet’s return will earn them a welcome.

When a smudge of lipstick shows up on Jughead's handkerchief, the rumor mill in Riverdale goes into overdrive—turning the perpetually hungry teen into an unlikely heartthrob, much to his confusion and dismay. Written by a team known for their sharp humor, this five-page gem from Archie's Double Digest Magazine #23 (1986) turns a tiny mishap into a full-blown social whirlwind.

In "Prophet and Loss," Archie’s attempt to get back at Betty and Veronica for mocking Jughead backfires when the lazy genius turns the tables—using their belief in his newfound clairvoyance to score free meals, leaving the boys’ plans in shambles. With classic teen chaos and a touch of mischievous magic, this 1986 gem from Archie's Double Digest Magazine #23 delivers a lighthearted, clever twist on friendship, rivalry, and the cost of a good meal.

In "The Payoff," Veronica tries to secure a private date with Archie by bribing Jughead to skip the Saturday night basketball game—only to discover Betty beat her to it with the same exact plan. The double-cross sets off a playful, high-stakes game of one-upmanship between the two rivals, all centered on Jughead’s surprising influence.