World of Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #20
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Belle Ringer!", Alex unleashes a high-tech toy army from his father's factory in a full-scale war against Albert—only for his sister Alexandra to counter with an unexpected ally: a gorilla. With Dan DeCarlo's classic art and Rudy Lapick's dynamic inks bringing the chaos to life, this Double Digest gem sees Josie caught in the middle of a toy-fueled showdown that takes a surprisingly romantic turn. Cover by Dan DeCarlo.
Archie and Reggie are stunned when Mr. Weatherbee outshines them on a kayaking trip—only to discover his secret: his weight actually pokes a hole in the kayak, letting him walk along the riverbed.
Veronica throws a themed party where everyone dresses as "everyday monsters" — Archie shows up as the Homework Monster, Ethel as the Gossip Monster, and the rest of the gang embrace their silly, relatable fears in costume. With Betty, Nancy, Jughead, Chuck, and even Smithers joining in, it’s a lighthearted, humorous take on the small anxieties of teenage life.
Betty’s house has become a shrine to Archie, and her dad’s patience is wearing thin—especially when he finds a life-size, waterproof Archie in the shower. Hoping to shock her into reconsidering her obsession, he urges her to play hard to get, but the real challenge may be convincing her that she’s not already too far gone.
Josie, Melody, and Pepper are desperate for a fourth for tennis—until Alexandra Cabot devises a plan to trick her brother Alexander into stepping onto the court. What follows is a whirlwind of unexpected chaos, as the trio’s legendary tennis prowess proves… uniquely intense.
Josie can't stand Albert’s messy look, so Pepper and Melody decide to give him a full overhaul—complete with a bold new style straight from Carnaby Street. With a sharp haircut, trendy clothes, and a confident new vibe, Albert steps out transformed, ready to turn heads.
When Alexander Cabot III unleashes a toy army on Albert in a bid to settle a sibling rivalry, Alexandra steps in to defend her brother—armed with a surprisingly affectionate gorilla. The chaos escalates when the gorilla, smitten with Josie, takes down Albert in a most unexpected way.
Archie Andrews tries to help Mr. Weatherbee shed a few pounds by introducing him to fun, active pursuits—but every outing ends with the principal finding a reason to eat. When a mishap lands Mr. Weatherbee in the hospital, he’s finally stuck on a strict diet, much to Archie’s surprise.
When the heatwave hits Riverdale, Reggie Mantle takes his usual delight in tormenting Archie with endless variations of "hot enough for you?"—only this time, he drags the whole gang into the joke, turning a simple summer day into a full-blown, sweat-drenched prank war.
Archie Andrews’ frisbee lands on the garage roof, sparking a minor meltdown when his dad, Fred Andrews, snaps at him for the mess. But when Fred later tries to retrieve his own frisbee, he finds himself in the same sticky situation—up on the roof, with Archie watching from below.
When Mr. Svenson, the school janitor, unexpectedly wins a million dollars from a lottery sponsored by Mr. Lodge to benefit an orphanage, his sudden windfall throws the whole high school into chaos. Archie, Betty, Jughead, and the rest of the gang react in their usual ways—some with envy, some with schemes, and Mr. Weatherbee with alarm—as Svenson’s quiet life takes a wild turn. Meanwhile, Miss Grundy and Professor Flutesnoot watch with growing curiosity as the janitor starts making choices no one saw coming.
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↩ Reprints Archie Annual #13 (1961), Josie #29 (1967), Archie #177 (1967), Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #166 (1969), Everything's Archie #22 (1972), Archie and Me #87 (1976), Mad House / Madhouse / Madhouse Comics #106 (1977), Archie's TV Laugh-Out #47 (1977), Archie and Me #105 (1978), Mad House / Madhouse / Madhouse Comics #114 (1978), Betty and Me #112 (1980), Everything's Archie #118 (1985), Archie's Story & Game Digest Magazine #2 (1987), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #201 (1988), Archie's Story & Game Digest Magazine #12 (1989), Archie #372 (1989), Riverdale High #1 (1990), Archie's Story & Game Digest Magazine #17 (1990), Archie #395 (1992), Betty and Veronica #67 (1993), World of Archie #12 (1994), Veronica #64 (1997), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #48 (2000), Archie #512 (2001), Betty and Veronica #175 (2002), Archie #524 (2002), Archie Comics Digest #227 (2006)
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