Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #14

In "Way Back When," Archie's ancestors unexpectedly come into the spotlight when a genealogist hired by Mr. Lodge uncovers a surprising link: the Lodge family fortune began with a loan from one of Archie's forebears. The revelation throws the usually competitive Mr. Lodge into an awkward situation, forcing him to reconsider the past in a way that’s equal parts surprising and oddly sweet.

In a playful twist on Riverdale’s history, Reggie takes the mic from Archie’s romanticized tales and spins his own wild, exaggerated origin story for the town—complete with mythical creatures, forgotten treasure, and a twist no one saw coming. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, this five-page gem turns a quiet afternoon into a full-blown legend, all in the spirit of teenage rivalry and imagination.

In "Triathlon Trial," Archie, Reggie, and Moose put their rivalry to the test by entering a grueling triathlon, with Jughead’s unorthodox coaching giving Archie an unexpected edge. As the race heats up, Veronica’s tempting offer of a sugary drink puts Archie’s focus—and his progress—in jeopardy.

In "A Hairy Story," Veronica’s bold new hairstyle—wild, elaborate, and utterly unorthodox—sparks a surprising trend among her friends. Betty and Midge, inspired by Veronica’s fearless flair, embrace equally outlandish looks, much to Archie and Reggie’s bewilderment and dismay.

In "Time Warp," Archie stumbles into a strange twist when he rescues a young girl, earning an odd newspaper from her grandfather as thanks. The paper, dated from a single day in the future, shows headlines of looming disaster—and Archie can't look away.

In "The Cupid Caper," Betty and Archie take it upon themselves to help shy Dilton find a date, setting up a meet-up with the petite Tessie Turner—though they haven’t the slightest idea if the two even share a single thing in common. With well-meaning but wildly mismatched intentions, the trio dives into a whirlwind of awkward introductions and mistaken assumptions.

In "Just Between Us Girls," a sudden rift between Veronica and Betty sends shockwaves through the Lodge mansion, leaving Betty cut off when Veronica declares she never wants to speak to her again—leaving Smithers and her father to enforce the silence.