Archie's Double Digest Magazine #27

When Archie, Betty, and Veronica are chased off by the new neighbors’ ferocious dog, Betty returns to apologize—only to find herself trapped in the basement. As the mystery of the strange new family unfolds, the trio must unravel the truth before it’s too late.

In "Who Is Sybil Floon?", Archie tries to win Veronica’s favor by playing the role of a frugal, no-nonsense suitor—going to absurd lengths to prove his practicality, even if it means repurposing a forgotten birthday cake from a long-dead woman. Written with sharp wit and classic Archie charm, this 1987 humor tale finds Archie navigating the perils of romance and penny-pinching in his usual over-the-top fashion.

In "Ski-Bee," Little Archie’s winter shortcuts across Thrill Hill, Shallow Creek, and Potter’s Pond are back — and this time, they’ve landed him in trouble with Mr. Weatherbee, who’s never been late in his life. After a stern detention and lecture, Archie bets his friends he can still make it to school on time tomorrow using the same icy path, no matter how slippery it gets.

When Bingo, Samantha, and Teddy stumble upon a nearly empty ski lodge rumored to be haunted by the house next door, they’re not scared—they’re curious. With flashlight in hand and detective hats on, the trio sets out to uncover the truth behind the mysterious noises, proving once again that even the spookiest mysteries are no match for their teen sleuthing skills.

In "The Sacrifice," Veronica and Betty stumble upon an infant left on the Lodge mansion’s doorstep, prompting them to step in despite their initial judgment. When they learn the mother is a struggling young woman unable to care for her child, Hiram Lodge steps in with a quiet act of generosity—hiring her to run a daycare for his employees, giving her a chance to rebuild her life.

When Mr. Weatherbee introduces a computer to vet student excuses for missing school, it's supposed to be foolproof—until Archie Andrews shows up with a story even the machine can't predict.