Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #46

In "Only," Archie casually tells Mr. Lodge that he’s only as old as he feels—then quickly regrets it when the businessman shows up at Pop Tate’s, determined to act just like the kids. The moment sets off a series of awkward, lighthearted attempts by Mr. Lodge to fit in, much to Archie’s growing dismay.

When the tree where Archie once carved his and Betty's initials is scheduled for removal, Betty insists he track down the truck hauling it away—turning a quiet moment into a lighthearted race through the park.

In "Double Date," Veronica’s dance-night plans go awry when she tears her dress on the way to the big event, sparking a mall-wide search for a replacement. While she deliberates, Archie and Betty end up heading to a movie, leaving the real drama to unfold in the dressing rooms and retail aisles.

When Riverdale High cracks down on smoking, a few rebellious students keep sneaking cigarettes in the bathroom—until Archie mistakes the smoke for a fire, sending the whole school into panic. A simple act of defiance takes a wild turn when a moment of mistaken alarm reveals just how far a little smoke can go.

In "Touchdown Put Down," Quarterback Reggie pulls out all the stops to keep Archie sidelined, making sure he takes the full force of the opposing team's defense—just in time to ruin Archie’s chance at a date with Veronica. With every play, the stakes rise, and Archie’s hopes for a night out hang in the balance.

In "The Doggie Bag," Chuck faces the consequences of sneaking a tiny puppy into Riverdale High—only to find Mr. Weatherbee unexpectedly sympathetic when he learns the pup’s rough start. The principal, moved by the dog’s plight, lets the rule-breaking slide and even decides to adopt the little one, unaware of just how big the puppy’s mother might be.

In "Midnight Madness," a quiet night takes a wild turn when Mr. Lodge discovers Veronica isn’t home—and then finds Archie missing too. With panic rising, he races through Riverdale, convinced something’s terribly wrong, though the truth is far more mundane than he imagines.

In "Back to the Present," Archie and Fred take a nostalgic trip to the attic, eager to revive some forgotten appliances—only to quickly discover why those gadgets were retired in the first place. What starts as a lighthearted adventure takes a surprising turn when the past literally comes to life in the most unexpected way.

In "The Handwriting on the Wall," Moose’s growing panic over a looming apocalypse has Archie and Jughead scrambling to reassure him—especially when his fears seem to center on a mysterious note he claims to have seen. With Moose convinced the end is near, the boys try to ground him in reality, but the mystery of the message lingers just out of reach.

Archie’s latest attempt to beat the clock lands him in a chaotic race against time—trying everything from alarm clocks to a homemade rocket launcher, only to find his luck changes when he accidentally steps on a skateboard. The ride that follows is anything but smooth, turning his morning commute into a high-speed, wobbly journey to Riverdale High.

In "Bowled Over," Reggie’s prank on Archie’s bowling team backfires when his scheme to steal Jughead’s snack money sets off a chain reaction. Archie turns the tables by enlisting Moose’s fury, only for both rivals to find their romantic hopes dashed when their dates choose the substitute bowlers instead.