Archie's Double Digest Magazine #32

In "The Son Also Rises," Fred’s concern over Archie’s whereabouts takes a surprising turn when he learns the truth: Archie has been quietly helping his mother by doing laundry and cooking while she’s under the weather. The story gently reveals the quiet ways a son can step up, showing a side of Archie rarely seen.

In "Cold Day in July," Archie’s casual approach to dating sparks a rare moment of solidarity between Veronica and Betty, who both push him to take Betty out—though not for the reasons he expects. When the date finally happens, Betty’s overwhelming excitement quickly spirals into a series of awkward missteps, turning the afternoon into a lesson in how not to enjoy a simple outing.

In "The Case of the Hesitant Hero," Betty finds herself unexpectedly rescued twice by the enigmatic Jack Slade, who then asks her out—prompting Veronica to go into full scheming mode. When Veronica hires fake talent scouts to lure Betty away, Jack ends up at her mansion, where his true intentions begin to unfold.

In "Tale of the Tiger," new kid Farley Barnswallow quickly catches Veronica’s eye, stirring jealousy in Archie. When the football team accidentally runs over Farley on the field, Archie sees an unexpected opportunity to settle things—though it’s not quite the showdown he expected.

In "Sweat for the Sweet," Wilbur’s prank on Laurie takes a spicy turn when Linda wraps a box of chocolates—filled with hot peppers—on his request. When Slats delivers the gift, he claims credit, only to find himself the target of Laurie’s fiery wrath.

When Super Spy strikes again, he kidnaps B.E.T.T.Y., leaving the P.O.P. agents scrambling. But with a burst of courage and her unique gift for supersonic screaming, B.E.T.T.Y. proves she’s more than just a target—she’s the one who might just outshout the enemy.

Archie tries to make amends after accidentally embarrassing Veronica by splitting the check at a restaurant, leading him to take on a job cleaning a hardware store in hopes of earning enough to take her to the country club dinner dance. With a mix of determination and classic Archie charm, he navigates the messy chaos of the store, all while dreaming of a night that might just turn things around.

Archie takes matters into his own hands when he decides the school paper needs better scoops than Betty and Veronica have been delivering. With a notebook in hand and a nose for trouble, he sets out to uncover the next big story—just in time for the next issue.

In "Torrid Text," Alex stumbles upon a notebook full of juicy sorority secrets, sending Josie, Pepper, and Melody into a frantic race to reclaim it before the contents go public. While Josie and Pepper’s stealthy tactics only backfire, Melody’s bold, no-holds-barred approach surprisingly wins the day.

In "Tower of Trouble (Chapter One)," Jo and her friends stumble upon a flickering light in the long-abandoned mansion on the edge of town, drawing them into a mystery that’s as quirky as it is unsettling. The girls soon find themselves trapped in the tower room by June July and her partner August "Augie" September, who seem far from the ghosts of the house’s past.

In "Pipe Dream (Chapter Two)," Jo and her friends uncover a hidden maze of secret passages beneath the old house, fleeing the tower room only to find June and Augie already searching for stolen jewels linked to June’s late husband, the gangster Johnny July. With clever thinking and a dash of mischief, Pepper devises a plan to outwit the crooks by making them believe Johnny has returned from the dead.

In "Around the Whirl," a bemused travel agent visits the Choklit Shop, expecting to discuss far-flung destinations—only to find himself overwhelmed by the familiar chaos of Archie, Jughead, Betty, and Veronica. What he discovers is that the real adventure is right there in Riverdale, where the gang’s antics are stranger than any brochure.

In "What's in a Name," Veronica hatches a bold plan to save Riverdale’s fading infrastructure by renaming the town Lodgeville—hoping her father’s pride will fund the revival. While most of the town rallies behind the idea, Archie remains quietly skeptical, caught between loyalty and the strange new identity their hometown might wear.

In "Brain Gain," Jughead, determined not to fail his business course, teams up with Dilton to build a quarter-powered homework helper. When Mr. Weatherbee investigates the device, he's stunned to discover the real genius behind the machine—Dilton himself.