World of Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #78

Archie steps into the spotlight when he tries to interview Dandy Carlo, the beloved fashion designer adored by the girls, only to uncover a troubling secret: Dandy is being coerced into handing over his designs. With the stakes rising, Archie dons a disguise to play the part of the designer and lure the villains into a trap.

When Mr. Weatherbee’s new hairpiece draws laughter from the faculty, Archie rallies a group of unnamed female students to swoon over it in a bid to restore the principal’s confidence. But when the prank spirals into something far too dramatic, Mr. Weatherbee realizes the situation is more than he bargained for—and decides to ditch the hairpiece for good.

When Jughead stumbles upon a penny and later emerges from a coin shop clutching a fistful of cash, Reggie and Archie see a golden opportunity—turning rare coins into big profits. The trio sets off on a quirky hunt, chasing legends and luck through the streets of Riverdale.

In "The Price of Peace," Jughead Jones tries everything to tire himself out enough to finally get some rest—only to accidentally send Archie flying, splash two boys, and send Reggie tumbling into a mud puddle, all while a chaotic crowd races past him. The story captures the classic, lighthearted chaos of teen life with a perfectly timed mix of slapstick and quiet exhaustion.

Chet’s finally moved into his first apartment, and with Archie and Jughead helping him unpack, he’s riding high on the freedom of independence. But when a neighbor drops a reality check about the less glamorous side of living alone, the boys start questioning whether they’re ready for such a big step.

In "Plant Pirate," Archie and Jughead team up for a chaotic, leafy rescue when Mr. Weatherbee accidentally ruins Miss Grundy’s prized garden by dumping her soil out the window. With quick thinking and a whole lot of slapstick, they race to save her potted plants—each one a hilarious misfire—until the final, most dramatic drop lands right on Mr. Weatherbee’s head.