Archie's Double Digest Magazine #85

In "Take Two!", Archie scrambles to fix his mistake after accidentally erasing a video of Veronica skiing on Mount Breakleg—now determined to recreate the footage before she finds out. With a mix of nerves and charm, he sets out to film something just as impressive, hoping to win back her good graces.

In "Compulsion," Archie faces a strange challenge when Mr. Lodge brings home an indestructible vase, tasking him with breaking it to conquer his compulsive urge to destroy things. The experiment pushes Archie to test the limits of his own impulses in a moment that could either prove his control—or reveal how deeply the habit runs.

In "That Darn Dog," Veronica’s eye catches on the exotic Rhodesian Ringtail Archie’s walking, and she’s instantly smitten—so much so she begs her father to buy her one. But when the dog meets Mr. Lodge, the moment takes a turn neither she nor Archie expected.

When Moose takes a tumble from a tree and ends up in the hospital, his friends can't tell if the fall has left him more confused than usual—especially when he starts muttering about mammoths. With a mix of concern and curiosity, they wonder if the real danger might not be the accident itself, but what’s stirring in Moose’s mind.

In "Book of Secrets," Archie stumbles upon an oddly specific book—*The History of Shoelaces*—and unwittingly uncovers a hidden microfilm left behind by a spy who never expected anyone to read it. What starts as a quirky find quickly spirals into something far more mysterious, as the book holds a secret far beyond its unlikely title.

When Reggie boasts about his new car to Veronica, Jughead sees a chance to even the score—just not the way anyone expects. After convincing Reggie to take Veronica for a ride instead of Archie, Jughead quietly hides a box of crickets in the car, setting off a chain of chaos neither he nor Reggie could have predicted.

In "Pop Art," Archie tries to surprise Pop Tate with a birthday gift, only to accidentally bid on a hideous painting at auction. When Jughead spills ketchup on it, Mr. Weatherbee's cleanup reveals a hidden masterpiece beneath—sparking a heated debate over what to do with the valuable artwork. The situation escalates fast, and Reggie’s impulsive reaction leaves Archie in the middle of a chaotic showdown.

In "Dangerous Mission," a curious alien robot named XL9 lands in Riverdale to study humanity, only to be dazzled—and ultimately overwhelmed—by the town’s most unpredictable force: the infectious frenzy of "The Screwdriver." Written by an unknown hand and illustrated by an unknown artist, the story captures Archie and his friends as they encounter the mechanical observer, whose predictions impress them—until the real test of Earth’s culture begins.

In "Muscles and Minds," Riverdale High’s annual brain-and-brawn challenge throws Jo into an unexpected spotlight when Moose, through a series of lucky breaks, ends up winning both the athletic events and the trivia contest—leaving everyone stunned, including himself.

When two tiny Martians try to thank Archie for sparing their flying saucer, their well-meaning efforts only pile on the chaos—each "helpful" gesture sending Archie deeper into misadventure. It’s a lighthearted, out-of-this-world mix-up that proves even the friendliest aliens can cause a mess.