Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #9

Archie is reluctantly cast as an elderly woman in the school play, convinced the costume is the ultimate embarrassment—until he discovers the surprising freedom that comes with playing the part. With a new perspective, he starts seeing how a little role-playing can give him the edge he never expected.

In "Blue Saturday," Archie’s big football game takes a chaotic turn when Spotty the dog unexpectedly joins him on the field, throwing off his focus. After the loss, Mr. Weatherbee offers a heartfelt reminder of his own youthful sports struggles, turning a rough day into a moment of unexpected connection.

When a stranded alien teen escapes would-be kidnappers and crash-lands on Earth, he finds an unlikely refuge in the most unexpected place: a high school costume party. There, he crosses paths with Sabrina, and the two share a night of mystery, laughter, and something just a little out of this world.

Archie’s scrambling to find the perfect anniversary gift for Veronica, and Jughead, ever the helpful friend, volunteers to fetch some goldfish—only to stash them in the school pool for safekeeping. What starts as a simple favor quickly spirals into a fishy situation neither of them expected.

When Reggie and Veronica convince Betty the park is crawling with a glowing alien, they don’t count on Archie’s cousin Tommy being the one in the costume—and he’s not the only one who’s ready to turn the tables.

In "Chivalrous Chumps," Reggie’s attempt to be a gentleman backfires when he retrieves a girl’s hat, setting off a chain of awkward dates for him and Archie. Archie finds himself caught in a family feud between his date’s sisters and then left out at the dance, while Reggie’s date keeps him running—literally—through the night.

In "Oh, Brother," Archie tries to be a mentor to a young boy, only to find Reggie has already claimed the role—complete with a demanding little brother who expects him to settle every dispute with a punch. The story follows the unlikely dynamic as Archie watches Reggie try to play big brother, all while the boy’s expectations grow more exaggerated by the minute.

In "The Drummer Boy!", Archie finds himself drawn into a haunting mystery at Fletcher's Farm when Mr. Weatherbee takes him to the site of a historic Civil War battle. There, they meet Billy Beal, a ghostly drummer boy whose spectral regiment waits for him to strike the final drumbeat—but with only one drumstick, the past remains frozen in silence.

In "Advance Notice," Maria tries to secure an early detention for Frankie so he can be free for their upcoming date, much to his surprise—and offense. The request sets off a quiet but telling moment between the two, revealing more about their dynamic than either intended.

In "Guys n' Spies," Archie, Chuck, and Coach Clayton pull off a clever ruse, pretending to be spies to trick Central High into revealing their football playbook—only to outwit them on game day. With a mix of misdirection and teamwork, the Riverdale crew turns the tables in a game that ends in a dominant 78-0 victory.