Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #20

Archie and Betty set out for a peaceful canoe trip, but a sudden surge on the raging river throws them into chaos—Betty tumbles into the current, hits a rock, and wakes up with no memory of who she is. Before Archie can find her, two mysterious men take her away, leaving him to race against the rapids and his own fears to uncover the truth.

Jo and Jinx are selling raffle tickets to raise money for the school play, and Bill can’t resist the charm of a pretty face—especially when it’s Jinx’s. When he wins the grand prize—a car—he’s thrilled, only to learn that Jinx sold the ticket to Bobo to make up for the money Bill spent. Now Bill’s chasing the prize, but Bobo’s not interested in selling, and things take a sharp turn when Bobo’s dad finds out Bill was after the car—leading to an unexpected hospital visit.

In "Jungle Justice," the gang dons cave-person costumes at yet another Lodge retreat, turning the woods into a prehistoric playground—until two fleeing crooks stumble upon them, convinced they've found real primitives. The mix-up leads to a series of hilarious misunderstandings as the crooks try to outwit the "cave people" while the gang plays along, caught in a prank that’s anything but harmless.

In a lighthearted summer camp moment, Charley nervously slips a note asking Jinx out on a date into the craft wallet she’s making—only to panic later, wondering if he accidentally handed it to the wrong person. Written by a longtime Archie writer and illustrated with the series’ signature charm, this short, sweet slice of camp humor captures the awkward thrill of a first crush.

In "Party Smarty," the girls have gone all out preparing snacks for a get-together, only to find the boys completely absorbed in a game on TV. When Veronica decides enough is enough, she grabs the power cord and drags the TV—on its wheeled cart—right into the kitchen.

In "The Big Burn," Archie’s impulsive ride on a jet-ski with Mr. Weatherbee takes a turn for the worse when the engine fails near a secluded shore. With Archie distracted by passing girls, the teacher is left stranded under the sun—unaware that his day is about to become a lesson in blistering regret.

When Archie learns that Ambrose—his old friend who moved away years ago—is returning to Riverdale, memories of how he once ignored and teased him stir up guilt. After a dream where Ambrose shows up seeking revenge, Archie avoids the welcome-back party at the Chok'lit Shoppe, only to find Ambrose searching for him anyway.

When boat thieves steal Betty and Veronica's houseboat and flee to a mysterious island hideout, the duo springs into action—armed with Betty’s knack for improvisation and a trusty bobby pin. Their high-speed chase leads them through unexpected twists and seaside shenanigans, proving that even the most outlandish schemes can’t outwit a pair of determined teens.

In "Photo Fun," Archie pretends to take photos of girls on the beach for the newspaper, much to Moose’s delight—especially when Moose insists Archie shoot Midge and threatens to punch him if the picture doesn’t run. Archie manages to get the shots in print, but trouble brews when Betty and Veronica discover the ruse.