Little Archie Comics Digest Annual #1

In "Little Archie and the Astral Amphibian," a self-important frog from the planet Sog named Tad arrives on Earth to study humans, only to be mistaken for a costume-wearing kid at a Lodge house party. As Little Archie tries to help Tad blend in, the alien’s attempts to collect human "artifacts"—like silverware—lead Mr. Lodge to believe he’s facing the elusive criminal Midgit Morris.

In "Mystery of the Old Boathouse," Betty and Veronica head to Silver Lake Camp, where a string of bank robberies has the town on edge. When Betty spots a suspicious figure in the abandoned boathouse nearby, she ventures inside—only to be captured by the robbers. Now it's up to Veronica to track her down before it's too late.

In "The Long Walk," Betty convinces Little Archie to walk her home after school, but he’s determined to avoid what he sees as a “sissy” chore—so he steers her through Spook Woods and the Hockomock Swamp, hoping the spooky route will scare her off. Meanwhile, three of Betty’s stuffed dolls—a silly panda, a self-absorbed sea captain, and a knowing old witch—watch her from afar, puzzled by her odd behavior and whispering their theories about what might be behind it all.

In this playful 1977 adventure from Little Archie Comics Digest Annual #1, an unusually intelligent gorilla escapes en route to the Riverdale zoo, setting off a wild chase that leads him straight to Little Archie and Jughead’s treehouse. What follows is a hilarious, action-packed sprint through the woods, across Carson’s Creek, and out into the ocean on a floating log—where the real fun begins.

In "Time Taxi," Mad Doctor Doom and Chester flee the chaos of an escaped gorilla, only to build a time machine in a desperate bid to conquer the world before Little Archie even existed. But every era they jump to is already guarded by a surprising ancestor of Archie’s, turning their plan into a hilarious, endless loop of thwarted schemes.

In "Buzzin' Cousin," Little Archie meets Ronnie's cousin Dewey Lippersnipper, a kid with a grin that never fades and a knack for outdoing every move Archie makes—only with more flair. The moment Dewey shows up, Archie’s usual confidence takes a backseat to a friendly rivalry that’s equal parts fun and frustrating.

In "Highway To Danger," Little Archie and Betty find themselves in a tense ride with Betty’s brother Chick when the truck’s brakes suddenly fail, sending them hurtling toward a crash—only their seat belts save them from harm. A quick, pulse-pounding adventure that turns a routine trip into a heart-stopping near-miss.

Jo is late again—this time, the threat of two hours in detention looms. Determined to make it on time, he sets out early, only to be sidetracked by a baby bird fallen from its nest, and the mother’s furious defense of her chick.

When Betty’s big sister Polly lands a date with Gary Grover, the most popular boy in the junior class, she’s torn between her promise to make a dress for Betty’s doll and the excitement of her big night out. The choice puts a fun strain on their usual sisterly bond, all set against the familiar charm of Riverdale’s high school scene.

In "Venus Revisited," a musical exile from Venus named Herbnik flees his planet after inventing the BaBongos—music so wild it’s deemed unacceptable. Little Archie rescues him from a sticky ammonia crisis and helps launch his career with the eccentric talent agent Mr. Greenback Klutchum, turning Herbnik into a galactic sensation. But fame on Earth comes with a twist: when humans start imitating his sound, they turn their backs on the very alien who inspired them.