World of Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #63

Veronica Lodge, still shaken from a late-night movie scare with Archie and Jughead, finds herself unexpectedly alone in an inherited old house the Lodges have just taken possession of. With the creaks and shadows playing tricks on her nerves, she calls the gang for comfort—only to realize the real test of courage might be facing the house’s secrets… with her friends by her side.

Chuck Clayton’s latest comic strip, a Monster High School parody of Riverdale, turns the school into a spooky satire — complete with a vampire Archie Andrews and a warlock Jughead Jones. When Nancy Woods sees her goth friends mocked in the strip, she’s quick to call Chuck out, setting off a lighthearted clash between creative freedom and personal pride.

Archie and the girls are sharing lunch at a snack bar near a soccer field when Reggie Mantle, in full uniform, shows off his footwork with a boastful grin. With a playful challenge, Archie holds up the bill and dares him to "FOOT this bill!" — setting off a lighthearted showdown of skill and silliness.

When Mad Dr. Doom unleashes his "Walking Dazed" Formula Z on Riverdale, turning the town into a zombie-like haze, it’s up to Archie, Jughead, Chuck, and Reggie to stop him—before the entire city loses their minds. With only a jar of Ms. Beazly’s chicken noodle soup as a possible cure, the teens must outwit the mad scientist and his dazed minions, all while dodging the usual Riverdale chaos.

Archie Andrews is desperate to cram for a test, but every spot he tries to study is too noisy—until his house finally goes quiet. With the silence finally on his side, he settles in to focus… only to blast his music the second he starts, turning his study session into a full-blown concert.

Betty Cooper takes the wheel at the Westville Cup Race, trading her usual notebook for a racecar’s steering wheel as she lines up against Speedy Spencer and C.B. Quick. With Hiram Lodge watching and the track full of high-speed tension, one wrong turn could end her racing dreams before they’ve even hit full throttle.

Reggie Mantle teases Betty Cooper about her shirt, which features a picture of Archie Andrews, hinting he’s not the only one who finds the idea of Archie appealing. When Betty calls him out, Reggie plays it cool—no shirt, just a football with Archie’s face on it—and kicks it with a smirk, leaving the moment hanging in the air.

Betty Cooper can’t help but ask Gladys about her date with Reggie, curious if the boy ever showed any real interest in her. Gladys recounts how Reggie wrapped her in his arms and, instead of sweet words, spent the whole time praising himself.

Archie Andrews is desperate to win a contest that offers the prize of being mayor of Riverdale for a day, but his last-minute composition is missing. In a series of chaotic mishaps, he keeps accidentally running over a middle-aged man—only to discover, when the prize is drawn, that the man he’s been bumping into is actually the real mayor, Mr. J. B. Jones.

In "Love Is Blind," Betty and Veronica tackle a messy house with mixed results—Veronica’s chaos is on full display, but even after Betty tidies up, Archie’s attention remains firmly fixed on Veronica. The trio’s dynamic takes a playful turn as Archie’s obliviousness to Betty’s efforts only deepens the familiar tension between the two girls.

When Mr. Weatherbee asks the P.T.A. to approve a raise for teachers, Mr. Lodge suggests running Riverdale High like a corporation—leading to a bet that sends him running the school for a day. With Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead, Reggie, and Miss Grundy caught in the chaos, the usual high school antics take a hilariously corporate turn.

Archie Andrews tries a cheesy love poem on Veronica Lodge, who surprisingly enjoys it—enough to kiss him. Inspired, Reggie Mantle decides to win Veronica’s heart the same way, buying a poem from Jughead Jones and claiming he wrote it all night. When he recites it to Veronica, her reaction is anything but romantic.

Archie Andrews finds himself in a sticky situation when he accidentally sets up dates with both Betty Cooper and Veronica Lodge for the same evening. As the two girls discover the mix-up, their initial outrage gives way to a surprising moment of solidarity—though not before a few playful schemes and a trip to Pop’s Chock’lit Shoppe.

In "Campaign," Archie and Reggie go head-to-head in a heated student body president race, leaving Mr. Weatherbee torn between two very different candidates. With the election tied and Betty Cooper’s vote the deciding factor, both boys plead their cases—only for her to weigh the consequences of choosing either. Mr. Weatherbee quietly approves of her choice, while offering Reggie a new path to leadership.

In "We're Number One," the cheerleaders’ relentless dedication pushes the football team to new heights—only to face disappointment when victory slips away. As the team grapples with feeling like they’ve let the squad down, Betty, Veronica, Moose, Reggie, Archie, Chuck, and Coach Kleats navigate the pressure of pride, teamwork, and what it really means to be number one.