Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #118

Archie and Reggie’s friendly rivalry takes a hilarious turn when Archie learns ventriloquism to outwit Reggie’s mockery. When both are invited to a night of performances at the Lodge mansion—home to a troupe of mysterious ventriloquists—they find themselves in a situation where the act might be more than it seems.

In "Just Folks," Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #118, the gang finds themselves in a whirlwind of chaos when a folk dance rehearsal runs late—just as a big basketball game looms. With no time to change, the guys end up taking the court in their full folk dancing gear, turning the game into a hilariously awkward showdown.

When the Riverdale boys hockey team's coach asks Betty to step in as goalie, her unexpected role stirs up tension among the players—especially those who don’t think she belongs on the ice. With the team’s dynamics shifting, Betty’s cool head and determination are put to the test in more ways than one.

Jo and Alan’s latest rivalry takes a chilly turn when Alex tries to one-up Alan by testing an experimental formula that makes him immune to the cold—only to find himself stranded outside without a coat when the effect fades.

In "Spellbound," Betty and Veronica skip snowboarding to hit the shops, leaving Archie to unexpectedly serve as judge for a women's snowboard contest—where his presence adds more than just a scorecard to the action.

In "Critics' Choice," Mr. Weatherbee stumbles upon a rumor about Archie’s hidden talent and leaps to the conclusion that the boy is a budding artist—especially when he sees Archie carrying a painting. Determined to boost the school’s reputation, Weatherbee plans to showcase the artwork, unaware that Archie was simply delivering a priceless Van Griff to another classroom. The real surprise? Archie’s true gift lies not in painting, but in baking cookies.

When the students of Riverdale High find out Miss Grundy is writing a novel based on her life, they all scramble to make themselves more memorable—each hoping to land a spot in her next chapter.