Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #43

In "Moose Manners," Moose faces the daunting task of mastering fancy table etiquette for his dad's important business dinner. Reggie, ever the prankster, jumps at the chance to teach him—though his motives are far from helpful.

In "Research Project," Archie and the gang pose in costume for Chuck’s new alien comic, unaware their antics are being captured by a passing photographer. When they accidentally stumble into a press photographers’ picnic in the park, their momentary chaos lands them in the newspaper—unplanned, but unforgettable.

In "Volleyball Set-Up," Archie and Mr. Weatherbee find themselves challenged to a beach volleyball game by a pair of smug bullies. To everyone's surprise, Mr. Weatherbee proves he’s not just a stern principal—he’s a surprisingly skilled player.

In "Spoil Sport," Veronica turns her attention to the picnic games—only to see them as a chance to outwit Betty. When Jughead and Reggie quietly return the favor in the egg-and-spoon race, the friendly competition takes a playful turn.

In "Splitsville," Archie and Betty find themselves in a sticky situation when their bathing suits split at the seam, forcing them to navigate a series of increasingly awkward choices to avoid embarrassment—each solution just as awkward as the last. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, the story captures the classic charm and comedic timing of the Archie universe.

In "Builders Special," Alex scoffs at Alan M.'s sand castle plans, claiming they're beneath his class. Josie watches in surprise as Alan takes the challenge in stride, transforming the beach into a sprawling landscape of sand ghettos and sand middle-income housing units.

When Reggie mocks Dilton for his size, he gets a surprising lesson in perspective—literally—after stumbling upon giant film props on the beach. Thinking he’s in danger from a real giant, Reggie’s panic turns into a wild chase, all while the truth behind the props remains just out of reach.

In "Circles," Little Betty faces a furry dilemma when she must find new homes for Caramel’s kittens. With a Flim Flam Films director eager to cast them in a cat food ad, the Coopers think the solution might be simpler than expected—but as plans unfold, the search takes unexpected turns.

In "The Winner!", Little Veronica’s cat Smedley takes her advice to heart at the pet show, turning the event into a whirlwind of chaos when he chases every other animal out of the building—no trophy, no prize, just pure feline determination.

In "Nothing to Hide," Archie and the girls stumble upon a curious sight—dozens of boats swarming Driftwood Island—leading them on a surprise outing that quickly turns unexpected. What starts as a simple mystery about the island’s sudden activity soon reveals a very different kind of secret, leaving them both bewildered and wide-eyed.

In "Comic Con Conniptions," Chuck’s wild plan to win a trip to California—painting a life-size mural of the giant ape Count Congo on Mr. Lodge’s factory wall—takes an unexpected turn when he’s told to include a blood donation appeal. When the first-place winner is disqualified, Chuck claims the prize and brings Archie along for the adventure, whisking them off to the San Diego Comic Con, where they meet real comic creators.

In "Getting the Business," Reggie tries to keep his new job at a camera shop a secret from his Riverdale friends, but when Veronica walks in, his cover is blown—leading to an unexpected flood of customers, all eager to see the once-lazy teen behind the counter.

In "Homebodies," Archie and the gang roll up their sleeves to help rebuild a house for a family in need, with a famous home improvement TV host leading the charge. As the project unfolds, the teens start to wonder if their celebrity supervisor is more show than substance.