Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #123

Betty takes a wild turn from the pool to the river, turning a snowboard, a tow rope, and Ethel’s wave rider into an improvised aquatic act for a local contest hosted by a Riverdale TV show. With nerves and creativity on her side, she’s determined to prove she’s more than just a swimmer—she’s a water pioneer.

In "-And Puppy Dog's Tales," Maria's two dogs can't stop barking at the door of an elderly woman who lives in their apartment building. The neighbor is clearly bothered, but as the barking persists, Jo starts to wonder if there's more to the dogs' behavior than meets the eye. Could there be a quiet reason behind their constant attention?

In "Jack and the Escalator," Jack swaps his prized comic book collection for a batch of magical pizza crusts that transform into a living escalator. Up the moving stairs, he meets a vegetarian giant whose appetite for schemes matches his own, setting off a chain of wild plans that promise big rewards—if they can stay out of trouble.

In "Fashion Fumble," Alexandra sets her sights on embarrassing Josie and her friends by luring them to a pool party—only to hand them antique 1920s swimsuits from her grandmother’s attic. The story unfolds as the girls navigate the awkward mix of vintage style and modern swimwear expectations, with laughs and fashion disasters guaranteed.

In "Getting Away from It All," Mr. Weatherbee is lured into a remote island retreat by a travel agent promising peace and solitude—only to discover the island is unexpectedly crowded with familiar faces from Riverdale High. The unexpected reunion sets off a chain of awkward encounters and quiet revelations as everyone tries to unwind, but no one quite knows how to stay out of each other’s way.

Betty dashes to the store for barbecue supplies, her father’s strict instructions clear: don’t mention the cookout to Jughead if she sees him. Of course, that’s exactly who she runs into—mid-sentence, mid-dream about food, and completely unaware of the secret he’s about to overhear.