Archie's Double Digest Magazine #25

In "Baby Face," Archie’s quick joke about Big Moose’s whiny reaction to being scolded by Mr. Weatherbee backfires when Moose turns the tables—leaving Archie to face the same embarrassing moment in his own way. The story captures a classic Archie-style mix of humor and self-awareness, where a moment of teasing leads to an unexpected twist.

In "The Burger King," Jughead's sudden obsession with imaginary grubs and pesticides sends the gang into a panic—until they realize his wild talk might just be another clever ruse to score free burgers. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, this 1986 tale captures the classic Archie charm with a side of absurdity.

In "Up For Air," Archie and the gang find themselves back in the earth ship after a wild adventure with the mysterious rock people, only to learn the lab has just received a shipment of amnesia gas—harmless, but enough to wipe their memories of the whole experience. As the ship burrows back to the surface, the group emerges at the mine shaft entrance, already debating the day’s lack of excitement.

In "Say Cheese," Mr. Lodge finds himself in an unexpected spotlight as Riverdale's Citizen of the Year, forcing him to keep his usual grumpiness in check—especially when Archie’s mischievous grin ends up in the frame. The story captures the classic humor of Archie’s world, where even the most unlikely moments of civic pride can’t stop the usual teenage antics from unfolding.

In "You Are What You Eat," Jughead defends his pineapple-topped hamburger with a surprisingly earnest lecture on nutrition—only to have Reggie’s teasing spark an unexpected food-fueled debate. Written with classic Archie humor, the story turns a simple lunchtime moment into a quirky, character-driven slice of teen life.

In "The Great Mince Pie Mystery," Fred’s diet takes a turn when he can’t resist three freshly baked pies left in the woods—only to find himself tangled in a pie-related mystery when Ambrose launches an investigation. With Little Archie stunned by the possibility that his dad might be behind the theft, Fred scrambles to replace the missing pies, all while muttering his new mantra: "You just can't win."

In "See No Evil Hear No Evil," Nicky’s prankish streak lands him in Mr. Weatherbee’s office after Archie catches him littering and tagging walls. Seeking revenge, Nicky secretly photographs Archie and alters the images to make it look like he’s the vandal—leading to Archie’s suspension. But Archie isn’t one to stay down, and with a clever twist of audio editing, he turns the tables and forces Nicky to confess.

In "The Missing Touch!", Gigi tries to perfect her baseball skills for a commercial shoot, enlisting Jinx and Charley to help—promising them free sundaes to make the practice feel less like work. With playful energy and a dash of mischief, the trio takes the field, turning a simple game into a lighthearted challenge.

Veronica, determined to steal the spotlight from Betty after she impresses Mr. Lodge with a handy fix, declares she’ll become a plumbing pro—though she’s convinced a stylish outfit is all she needs to pull it off.

In "Quiet Please," Mr. Smythe tries to enjoy some peace and quiet at home—only to find that the very noise he’s been chasing away from his doorstep might just be the thing he misses most. A short, sweet slice of suburban humor from Archie's Double Digest Magazine #25, this 1986 tale captures the unexpected charm of chaos through a simple, relatable moment.