World of Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #74

Archie and Jughead bring home a surprisingly stubborn pig after Jughead wins it at a local contest, but when Archie’s dad refuses to let it stay indoors, the boys are stuck in a chilly dilemma—how do you find a home for a pig when the weather’s too cold to leave it outside? With Betty and Veronica offering their usual mix of advice and sarcasm, and Hiram Lodge making an unexpected appearance, the whole gang scrambles to keep the pig warm and out of trouble.

When the school board threatens to replace the cafeteria with vending machines, Archie, Betty, and Jughead team up to save Miss Beazly’s job — and her famous meatloaf — with a plan that’s as clever as it is chaotic. With help from Reggie’s scheming, Moose’s unexpected loyalty, and Mr. Weatherbee’s grumbling skepticism, the students launch a campaign that turns lunchtime into a full-blown food fight of wills.

When a burglar steals money from Mr. Lodge’s safe and flees into the woods, Archie, Betty, Veronica, and Jughead chase him on foot—only to stumble upon a hidden small plane. With no time to think, the gang must figure out how to fly it and land safely before the situation spins completely out of control.

Jughead Jones swaps the school kitchen for a more luxurious kind of labor—shadowing a professional mattress tester during career day—only to find that even a nap can be a job. With Ms. Grundy watching and Reggie Mantle mocking from the sidelines, Jughead discovers that not all careers are about the paycheck, especially when the mattress is too soft.

When Dilton Doily suddenly transforms from his usual hyper-organized self into a slumping, sullen mess, Archie and the gang are baffled—until a clue leads Archie to uncover a prank gone seriously wrong. With Dilton convinced his mind is dissolving, the group must unravel a hidden sabotage before his paranoia destroys more than just his confidence.

Archie and Reggie drag Jughead to a ski resort, hoping for a fun weekend—until Jughead effortlessly outshines them on the slopes. Suddenly, the girls are all drawn to Jughead’s snowboarding skills, leaving Archie and Reggie scrambling to keep up.