Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #15

Archie takes a weekend job as a bellboy at a hotel where Veronica is staying, juggling his duties while dodging Reggie’s attempts to keep him busy. When Veronica unexpectedly checks out, Archie quits on the spot—leaving Reggie to face the bill for a pricey room he never meant to book.

In "The Wind Bag," Veronica cancels her date with Archie to help her father at the office, leaving Archie to wander aimlessly—only to find his car unexpectedly filled with girls. Written by a longtime Archie writer and illustrated by the series' signature artist, this lighthearted tale captures the chaos of teenage misadventures with a classic Archie twist.

In "The Space Race," Reggie, fed up that Veronica and Archie are taking the spotlight with their science exhibition project, fires up a short-wave radio and spins a wild tale as Captain Othaw from Pluto—leading to a mix-up that’s equal parts prank and interplanetary mischief.

In "Tangled Web," Archie and his friends dive into a Riverdale mystery when the Roly-Poly Robber strikes again—this time leaving behind a trail of clues that point straight to Principal Weatherbee. When Archie uncovers a suspicious black wig and mustache in the principal’s trunk, the gang sets out to solve the case at a Dixieland jazz concert, where the truth might just be playing a tune.

In "Tackle Tickle," Dilton's latest invention—a football practice robot that looks startlingly lifelike—quickly becomes the center of chaos when Reggie names it "Fred" and convinces Moose to tackle it. The prank backfires when Moose’s enthusiastic tackle snaps off the robot’s leg, leaving him guilty until he realizes the truth and sets off in pursuit of Reggie.

In a silent, slapstick showdown of teenage rivalry, Veronica sets her sights on disrupting Betty and Archie’s growing closeness—first by getting Archie sent to detention, then by both girls racing to join him, each determined to outwit the other in a chaos of mischievous schemes and comic timing.

When Jughead accidentally kicks a helium-inflated football so high it floats away, he’s mistaken for a sports prodigy—only to be upstaged when the football is mistaken for a duck and shot down by two hunters. The absurd chain of misunderstandings turns a simple prank into a wild, hilarious chase.

In "Monkey Business," Archie and Jughead team up to ease their dads' worries when Fred frets about being replaced at work—so they dress up as flamboyant tycoons to convince Fred’s boss they’re after him. The prank unfolds with classic Archie humor, as the boys navigate the chaos of pretending to be wealthy power players.

Archie and Reggie are locked in a friendly rivalry to see who earns the spot representing Riverdale at the track meet—and the prize is a dance with Veronica. When rain cancels the outdoor course, they switch to an indoor obstacle challenge, turning the competition into a messy, fast-paced test of wits and agility.

In "Promises Promises..," Archie finds himself caught between a playful challenge and a surprisingly heartfelt moment when Mr. Weatherbee drops a cryptic piece of advice: if Betty ever asks him to climb the highest mountain and swim the deepest river, he should say yes. Written with a light touch and drawn in the classic Archie style, this six-page gem captures the sweet, awkward charm of teenage crushes and the quiet wisdom of a teacher who’s seen it all.