Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #113

Sabrina and Aunt Hilda take her baby-sitting charge to the beach, where the little one’s endless antics quickly test Hilda’s patience. With sand in places it shouldn’t be and chaos in the air, the day takes a turn no one saw coming.

Betty’s torn between summer plans and the dreaded Jolly Burger, so she turns to her friends for advice—each one pitching their own job with surprising enthusiasm. With a mix of humor and heartfelt honesty, she weighs her options, all while navigating the usual mix of friendship, rivalry, and small-town summer vibes.

In "Shape Up!" from Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #113, Ethel gets a futuristic glow-up to catch the eye of a mysterious new guy at school—only to wonder if he’s truly interested in her, or just her new look. Written by an unnamed creator and illustrated by an unnamed artist, the story explores what happens when a high-tech transformation blurs the line between confidence and identity.

When the Archies hit the road for the Cryptown Annual Rock-Off, they’re met with a series of bizarre roadblocks and booby traps—clearly laid by their rivals, the Deadly Duo Freek and Weerdo. With the stage set for a high-stakes showdown, it’s not just talent that’s on the line, but the whole band’s chance to prove they’ve got what it takes.

When Melody’s pet bird, Bird, flies into the eerie One-Way Swamp, she follows without a second thought—soon joined by her friends on a wild, uncertain chase. Trapped by a treacherous bog of quicksand and then confronted by a towering, headless monster, the group must navigate the swamp’s mysteries before it’s too late.

In "Christmas in July," Mr. Lodge and Mr. Weatherbee trade their usual roles for a day, donning Santa and elf costumes to bring joy to hospitalized kids—only to find their holiday cheer tangled with a pair of bank robbers in identical outfits. The mix-up leads to a chaotic, laugh-filled misunderstanding that puts their good intentions to the test.

In "The Opportunist," Reggie attempts to swoop in on Sabrina while she's babysitting, hoping to steal her away from Harvey—only to find himself tangled in a series of increasingly awkward magical mishaps that leave him stranded on a cactus and, much to his dismay, smitten with a dog.