World of Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #26

When Miss Grundy announces she’s writing a novel based on her life, the whole student body—led by Betty, Archie, Jughead, Veronica, and Dilton—races to make themselves more memorable, each trying to outdo the other in the name of literary fame. Even the teachers aren’t immune to the frenzy, as Ms. Beazly and Miss Haggly find themselves unexpectedly cast in the spotlight, while Professor Flutesnoot quietly observes it all with a mix of amusement and mild concern.

Betty Cooper, fed up with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, vows to make her own lunch—only to realize too late she never went to the store. With no time to fix her mistake, she’s stuck with the same old sandwich, much to the amusement of Archie, Jughead, and the others. Meanwhile, a mysterious jam-related mishap begins to unfold, involving Ms. Beazly, the Smiths, and a lunchbox that may have a mind of its own.

When Professor Thimk and Orbi pull off a daring rescue of Cosmo during a stardust explosion, they barely make it back to the rocket—only to find themselves hurtling toward Saturn with a jammed steering mechanism. With the Moonlings and Venusian monsters in pursuit, and the Queen of Venus watching from afar, the chaos is just beginning.

Archie Andrews is home alone and eager to catch his favorite show, but the TV remote has vanished—again. With no luck finding it himself, he’s forced to call his mom at a party to ask if she knows where it might be.

Archie buys a mynah bird for Veronica, hoping it’ll chirp sweet reminders of him—only to find the bird’s vocabulary has a mind of its own. With Jughead skeptical and Veronica’s reaction anything but predictable, the bird’s unexpected phrases send the trio into a whirlwind of chaos.

Archie Andrews is belting out a tune in the shower when a passerby hears him and mistakes his off-key singing for a hidden talent—so much so that he’s convinced Archie’s parents should sign him up for a music contract. With a little help from his dad’s questionable judgment and a mom who’s more skeptical than excited, Archie finds himself caught in a whirlwind of unexpected fame, all because of a shower serenade no one asked for.

Veronica Lodge has had enough of Archie Andrews’ skater-chic wardrobe—she’s ready for a more polished look, and she’s not going out with him unless he steps up his style game. With a mix of playful teasing and stubborn charm, Archie, Reggie, and Midge are drawn into a whirlwind of fashion choices, each trying to help him win over Veronica on her terms.

Betty Cooper is asked to step in as goalie for the Riverdale boys hockey team, a surprising move that stirs up tension among the players—especially Matt and Mel—while Coach Gaines watches with quiet confidence.