Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #96

Jo and her family are caught in the middle when Aunt Hilda becomes obsessed with the idea of swimming at the neighbors' new pool, turning every casual conversation into a carefully orchestrated invitation hunt. With a mix of charm, persistence, and a few well-timed distractions, Aunt Hilda’s relentless efforts to secure a spot on the guest list lead to a summer of unexpected social maneuvers.

Jughead Jones finds himself reluctantly dragged to a sorority house to book a gig for The Archies—his least favorite kind of social event. Forced to navigate the world of teenage girls he claims to hate, his usual grumbling and hunger-driven distractions are put to the test in this lighthearted, offbeat slice of teen humor.

In "Hole Control," Reggie tries to outdo Jughead at frisbee golf, boasting he’ll beat him on the next hole—only for Jughead to casually point out that Reggie’s frisbee just scored a hole in one… in a trash can. The joke lands with classic Archie humor, turning a moment of pride into a perfectly timed punchline.

In "Summer Fun... and Summer Not," prehistoric Veronica declares summer officially in full swing, rallying the gang with her bold plan to head to the shore for some serious tanning—though Jughead remains stubbornly unimpressed by the whole idea.

Sabrina reluctantly helps a beachside magician with his act, only to be humiliated by the silly tricks he pulls—so she uses her own magic to turn the tables in a way that’s equal parts clever and mischievous.