World of Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #68

On "Western Day" at Riverdale High, chaos reigns as Archie, Reggie, Betty, and Veronica embrace the frontier theme with wild antics—until even Mr. Weatherbee can't resist joining in. With Miss Grundy and Miss Beazly caught in the fun, the principal finally takes charge by turning the school into a full-blown jailhouse, much to everyone’s surprise.

Linda’s curiosity gets the better of her when she notices Laurie and Wilbur acting strangely—so she follows them to a mysterious house, only to be pulled into a surprise reunion with a long-lost friend. What starts as a quiet afternoon of suspicion turns into an unexpected twist when Laurie introduces Linda to Mert, her mysterious blind date, in a moment that leaves the air thick with unspoken history.

Wilbur Wilkin’s plan to prank Slats backfires when a treasure map meant for Laurie’s party ends up in Mr. Lake’s hands instead—leaving Wilbur’s surprise in the wrong hands and the whole scheme up in the air.

Archie Andrews rallies his friends to save the stinky old swamp from being paved over for a shopping center, sparking a messy, heartfelt effort to clean it up — with Veronica, Betty, Jughead, Reggie, and even Mr. Lodge getting in on the surprisingly sticky mission.

When Mr. Weatherbee bets the school that no one will be late for a whole month—on the condition that he and the faculty rock out in full stage regalia if they win—the stakes are high and the pressure’s on. Archie, Betty, Veronica, and the gang must navigate their usual chaos while trying to keep their tardy-free streak alive, all while Miss Grundy, Moose, Chuck, and Nancy watch with growing suspicion—and maybe a little envy.

After watching Archie lead a bike-safety demo, Mr. Weatherbee decides to give cycling a try—only to discover it’s been a while since he last rode. With Archie and Jughead watching from the sidelines, the principal’s attempt to keep up with the kids quickly turns into a wobbly, unexpected ride. Betty, ever the observant friend, can’t help but smile at the sight of Mr. Weatherbee trying to balance his way through the schoolyard.

Jughead Jones tries to enjoy a quiet day at Riverdale High, but when a string of minor mishaps unfolds—starting with a misplaced lunchbox and escalating to a rogue potted plant—Mr. Weatherbee quickly pins the blame on him. Miss Grundy stands up for Jughead, arguing he’s been unfairly targeted, but even she starts to wonder when the chaos keeps piling up. Archie Andrews watches the drama unfold, caught between loyalty and the growing suspicion that Jughead might just be the accidental mastermind behind the mayhem.