Little Archie Comics Digest Annual Magazine #5

In "Monster of the Deep," Little Archie and the gang stumble upon a giant egg while clam digging at the beach—only to watch it hatch, revealing a baby monster who adores peanut butter sandwiches. When the mother monster arrives, Little Archie must step in to protect Little Veronica, leading to a frantic escape as the creatures vanish back into the ocean.

In "The Ball Game," Little Archie’s latest baseball mishap—another broken window—pushes Fred to the edge, prompting a moment of quiet reflection on his way home. There, a chance encounter with a juvenile being led away to the police station makes him reconsider just how lucky he is to have a son who plays sports and stays out of trouble.

In "First Swim," Little Archie, Little Jughead, and Little Reggie dash to the swimming hole, each determined to be the first to dive in for the season. When Little Jughead cautiously tests the water with just his toe, a sudden bite from a turtle sends him scrambling—leaving the other two to claim the honor.

When Little Archie discovers his friend Jerry Johnson’s dog, Rex, is going blind and facing euthanasia, the two share a heartfelt final walk—only to stumble into an abandoned mine and find themselves trapped. With the sun setting and the tunnels closing in, the boys must rely on courage and friendship to navigate the dark.