Archie's Double Digest Magazine #37

When the Archies discover Mr. Lodge and his associates are profiting handsomely from the Riverdale Music Festival, their frustration turns into something more when unexpected twists begin to unfold—especially as Jo finds herself caught in the middle of a situation that’s less about music and more about fairness.

Archie’s latest misadventure takes a bizarre turn when Mr. Lodge, fed up with his constant destruction, brings home an indestructible vase and challenges Archie to break it. The experiment quickly spirals into a hilarious test of wills, as Archie’s relentless energy meets a challenge he can’t overcome.

In "To Grandmother's House," Valerie’s sudden departure before a big gig raises eyebrows—especially when she cites a sick grandmother, a trope the Pussycats aren’t buying. Josie, Melody, and Alexandra, now filling in for her, grow suspicious when they realize the club’s owner is the same guy who once made a clumsy move on Valerie, sparking a series of playful, mischievous theories about what she might really be sacrificing.

In "Oh Fleeting Fame," Archie takes on a new role as a press agent, pitching his services to Reggie, who wants Veronica to finally see his worth. With Jughead as his reluctant assistant, Archie launches a publicity campaign aimed at flooding Veronica’s father with praise for Reggie—leading to a series of increasingly absurd attempts to win her admiration.

In "Hats a Plenty," Jughead’s stubborn pride gets tested when a salesman dares him to go without his beloved hat—so he buys a new one to prove a point. Archie and Veronica watch in amused silence as the wind, a puddle, and a pair of determined dogs turn the new hat into a soggy, dog-eared replica of the old one.

In "The Whistler vs. The Man From R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E.," P.O.P. takes on a new threat in the form of The Whistler, a C.R.U.S.H. agent whose piercing whistle can shatter eardrums, burst safes, and drive dogs wild—making him a surprisingly loud and dangerous opponent in this 1988 adventure from Archie's Double Digest Magazine.

In "The Rain Caper!", Archie is sent by Veronica to fetch a package, only to find his errand derailed by a sudden downpour. Trying to avoid the rain, he backs up too far and knocks over the downspout, sending a gush of water straight into his car—then, when he opens the door, it all spills out, drenching Veronica in a splashy surprise.