Archie's Double Digest Magazine #24
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Generation Gasp," Jughead Jones takes an unexpectedly dramatic turn, becoming a gigolo who transforms himself into any man a girl imagines—complete with a new look and persona for every date. With Reggie as his reluctant apprentice, the scheme begins to unravel when Reggie secretly signs up Midge, then lets Moose in on the secret, setting off a chain of chaos only Archie’s usual mix of humor and misunderstanding can resolve. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with Dan DeCarlo’s signature style—pencils and inks by DeCarlo, lettered by Vincent DeCarlo—this 1986 Double Digest gem captures the absurdity and charm of Riverdale’s most unpredictable resident.
In "The Culprit," Reggie launches a fake investigation to find who broke the Lodges' window—his real motive being a chance to take Veronica out on a date. But when Archie catches him in the act, Reggie's scheme begins to unravel in the most awkward way.
In "Miss-Taken," Betty's well-meaning attempt to help Archie barbecue for Veronica takes a hilariously misfired turn when she accidentally loads his grill with fuel from his car. The resulting chaos unfolds in classic Archie humor style, as the usual teenage antics spiral into a grease-slicked, smoke-filled mess.
In "The Shape of Things to Come," Betty and Veronica, caught in a rare moment of self-doubt, embark on a series of comically extreme weight-loss schemes—only to learn that their usual charm and confidence are far more appealing than any drastic change. Written with a wink and drawn in classic Archie style, the story gently pokes fun at teenage insecurities while keeping the focus on the girls' friendship and the timeless appeal of being true to oneself.
In "Stomach Trouble," Betty and Veronica take wildly different approaches to helping Archie, inspired by advice columns in Deb Magazine—Betty plans a lavish seven-course meal, while Veronica insists he needs a strict diet. The clash of their well-intentioned schemes sets off a chain of mishaps neither expected.
In "A-Haunting We Will Go! [Chapter 1]," the gang’s prank on Moose takes a spooky turn when an unexplained ghost appears in the local haunted house. With the night still young and the mystery deepening, Archie and Jughead team up to uncover the truth behind the real-life scares haunting the old mansion.
In "Calling All Spooks [Chapter 2]," Archie and Jughead take on a spooky challenge when they trick Moose into spending the night in the local haunted house as part of a prank. But when real ghostly goings-on start unfolding, the boys must put aside their jokes and dig into the mystery behind the supernatural sightings—because something in the house isn’t just pretending to be scary.
In "Ghost Busters!", Archie and Jughead take on a spooky challenge when they prank Moose into spending the night in the haunted house—only to find the scares might be real this time. When an actual ghost appears, the duo must uncover the truth behind the supernatural antics before the whole town gets spooked.
In "Ah-Sweet Mystery! [chapter 4]," the gang’s prank takes a spooky turn when Moose is dared to spend the night in the local haunted house—only for an actual ghost to appear, sending Archie and Jughead scrambling to uncover the truth behind the supernatural scare. With the line between joke and real mystery blurring, the boys must solve the mystery before the prank becomes something far more unsettling.
In "The Fearless Heart," Fred's teasing about Spotty's small size takes a turn when a snake invades the house, forcing Spotty to prove that bravery isn't measured in size. The story captures a classic moment of quiet courage, spotlighting how courage can come from unexpected places.
Archie’s offhand guess during a game of peek-a-boo with Veronica lands him in hot water when a real girl named Sylvia shows up at Riverdale High looking for him. With Veronica’s jealousy flaring and Archie scrambling to explain himself, the situation spirals into a classic teen mishap that’s equal parts awkward and hilarious.
Archie tries to save money during a bout of mid-'70s inflation by cutting corners on dates with Betty and Veronica—only to find that their versions of "cheap" end up costing him more than ever. A classic teen misadventure in the timeless Archie style, where every attempt to economize backfires with comedic flair.
In a far-future adventure, Betty and Veronica pilot a tiny shuttle to defend Earth's moon base from an alien strike force, proving their courage and cleverness in a high-stakes showdown.
Betty’s latest scheme to keep Archie around involves hiring him to mow her lawn—again—but Veronica has a more high-tech plan. With a remote control device, she takes over Archie’s mower, turning the chore into a wild, unpredictable ride.
In "The Scene Stealer," Betty helps Veronica prepare for a fancy ball, only to find herself unexpectedly stealing the spotlight when she dons one of Veronica's gowns and arrives at the event to deliver an important plaque. As the night unfolds, Betty becomes the talk of the ball—until, just like a fairy tale, she vanishes at midnight.
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