Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #65

When a slick-talking salesman knocks out Mr. Lodge and kidnaps Veronica, Archie and Jughead take matters into their own hands—only to find themselves trapped in the back of his van, chasing a mystery that’s anything but a bargain.

In a lighthearted moment at an awards ceremony, Mr. Weatherbee presents Reggie with a trophy for athletic achievement, leaving the usually quick-witted teen momentarily speechless—though not for long. As Reggie launches into a long-winded explanation, Archie quietly shares with Betty his growing concern that this speech might last all night.

In a lighthearted moment at a school dance, Archie proudly shows off his new disco suit, claiming it’s one-of-a-kind—only to have Reggie confirm its uniqueness by noting it’s the first one ever rejected by the thrift shop.

Betty finds herself in an unexpectedly chaotic night when she’s forced to share her room with her five-year-old cousins, Hot Dog, and Veronica’s prized cat, Pumpkin. With bedtime chaos unfolding and no room to hide, even the most organized plans go out the window.

In "A Simple Case of...Split Personality! Part I," Dilton’s science fair project—a machine designed to swap personalities—takes an unexpected turn when Reggie sabotages it, only for things to go even more sideways when the device seemingly malfunctions during the demonstration. Suddenly, both Dilton and Archie start acting completely out of character, leaving everyone wondering who’s really in control.

In "A Simple Case of...Split Personality! Part II," Jughead unpacks the chaos caused by Dilton’s malfunctioning invention, which swapped Archie’s and Dilton’s personalities. With the truth out, Reggie steps forward, admitting he tampered with the project—and now the gang must work together to fix things before the mix-up becomes permanent.

In a heartfelt moment of quiet heroism, Little Archie stumbles upon a secret: Sue Stringly’s mysterious boyfriend Parnell isn’t a person at all, but a stray cat she’s been feeding every day. Torn between spending his hard-earned savings on the coveted Silver Flash roller skates and helping Sue keep her feline friend fed, Archie faces a small but meaningful choice.

When the girls begin collecting gum cards featuring movie stars, Jo and her friends are surprised to find Evelyn missing—just as their obsession starts to spiral. With no sign of her, rumors swirl that Evelyn might be building her own secret collection, leaving the group wondering what she’s really up to.

When Dilton finds himself in a bind over a last-minute date, he reluctantly agrees to impersonate Reggie to keep a family friend entertained—leading to a whirlwind of awkward encounters and secrets that could unravel faster than a poorly tied bowtie.