Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #24

Archie misses the snowboarding race, but when the chaos unfolds, he and Jughead are the only ones left unscathed at the lodge—leaving them perfectly positioned to enjoy the after-party in peace.

When a looming tax audit throws Mr. Lodge into a panic, Archie steps in to help—only to make things worse. As the chaos unfolds, the usually composed businessman ends up looking utterly disheveled at the tax office, leaving everyone wondering how it all went so wrong.

In the vast silence of space, Archie takes on a high-stakes rescue mission to save Chuck and Betty from the menacing alien Skurj and his crew. With Chuck’s vest now dangerously soaked in an explosive substance, every move Archie makes could be his last.

In "The Devil Printer," Reggie’s prank newspapers have the whole school in chaos—Betty and Veronica are convinced Archie’s dating a movie star, Mr. Howitzer panics over a fake war with Togo, and everyone’s ready to turn the tables. With a mix of mischief and madcap humor, the gang teams up to outwit Reggie in his own game of fabricated headlines.

In "The Mad Bomber," Reggie’s endless pranks take a snowy turn when his latest trick backfires—his friends finally outwit him by luring him into a snow pit and burying him under a pile of icy surprise. The story captures the classic Archie-style humor with a playful twist, where mischief meets its match in a winter-wrapped showdown.

In "Riverdale Redux—Orwell, Here We Go Again!", Archie and the gang find themselves trapped in a school turned surveillance state as Mr. Weatherbee’s new cameras spark a wave of suspicion. With Archie’s dad caught in a bank glitch, Mr. Lodge’s factory bogged down in bureaucracy, and Mr. Mantle jailed for exposing the mess, Reggie takes matters into his own hands—using blackmail to free the principal, setting off a chain of chaos that tests every friendship in Riverdale.

In "Birthday Suit," Archie surprises Veronica with a new bikini, only for her dad’s Cuzo car coat to arrive first—leading her to believe it’s from him. When she announces she’ll wear Archie’s gift to their date at Pop Tate’s, Archie is stunned by the unexpected turn.

When Harvey asks to sleep on the Spellmans' couch while his parents are away, Aunt Hilda quickly finds his presence less than welcome—turning a simple overnight stay into an unexpectedly chaotic night.

When his old friend Billy Joe returns home as a famous musician, Archie’s family finds themselves swept into a surprising new rhythm—Billy Joe’s unique way of turning everyday moments into music brings everyone together in ways they never expected.

In "Wave Length," Mr. Weatherbee grows frustrated when he feels overlooked by the students, prompting Miss Grundy to suggest he try a friendlier approach. As he watches students wave cheerfully past his office, he begins to believe his new attitude is making a difference—unaware that Archie’s prank sign is the real reason they’re waving.

In "The Far Out Forties," Betty convinces Archie to embrace the 1940s theme for Pop Tate's anniversary party, much to his reluctance—until he spots the vintage prices on the menu and suddenly finds the era a lot more appealing.

In "Practical Politics," Jughead takes a surprisingly shrewd turn during the class president race—not by campaigning, but by writing speeches for his rivals. With a mix of wit and strategy, he secures victory by funding his own campaign through the very speeches he penned for others.

Archie’s sudden silence after being scolded for shouting indoors throws a quiet wrench into Fred’s plans for peace—and the whole house feels the ripple. With Archie refusing to speak, even a simple dinner becomes a comedy of gestures and growing frustration.

In "Ski Scoff," Archie’s friends rally around him as he struggles to master skiing, their encouragement only amplifying his frustration. When things go hilariously wrong, Archie finds unexpected relief in a moment of accidental chaos — a turn of events that leaves him more relieved than embarrassed.

In "Pitching In," Betty tries to help Archie prepare for his ecology speech, but a clumsy moment with a jug of water throws everything off—just before the big day. Miss Grundy isn’t convinced it’s an accident, and now Archie’s presentation might be in jeopardy.