Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #86

In "Homebodies," Archie and his pals roll up their sleeves to help rebuild a home for a deserving family, with a charismatic TV renovation star leading the charge. As the project unfolds, the gang starts to wonder if their celebrity supervisor is more style than substance—especially when things start to go off the blueprint.

In "Pollution Solution," Sabrina and Aunt Hilda take on environmental threats head-on, stopping a polluter from poisoning the sea and another from choking the air. But when Sabrina starts to question the source of the pollution, she turns her attention to the very cauldron that’s been brewing magic all along—wondering if even witchcraft might be harming the planet.

When the gang’s last baseball disappears and their bat splits clean in half, they turn to Gigi for help—she’s the only one with a bat and ball to spare. With her unexpected swing and a whole lot of spirit, she’s about to join the game, but will her help be enough to keep the inning going?

When Little Ambrose’s frog Franklin proves surprisingly skilled at fishing, Little Reggie, Little Jughead, and Little Archie decide they need a little amphibian assistance of their own—especially to land the legendary Perilous Pike. With Franklin in tow, the trio sets off on a wobbly, hopeful quest that’s equal parts mischief and mayhem.

In "Print Stint," Fran the Fan sets her sights on a rare opportunity: catching the Glads before their TV appearance at CBS Studios, determined to preserve their handprints and footprints in cement. With her plan in motion, the race is on to secure a piece of fandom history—before the moment passes.

In "The Expert," Dilton’s quiet crush on his lab partner Denise reaches a tipping point when Archie steps in to help with a double date at the bowling alley—Archie and Veronica paired with Dilton and Denise. The evening starts smoothly, but things shift when Denise’s strikingly handsome brother unexpectedly shows up.

In "Teed Off!", Veronica teams up with her father for a golf match with a key business associate, but her focus shifts when she spots Archie and Betty sharing a moment on the course—prompting her to quietly plot a way to disrupt their connection. With charm and a competitive spirit, she navigates the fairways, turning the game into a personal mission.