Archie Annual #26

In "Peg O' My Heart," Archie takes a turn as the school's unofficial psychologist, using inkblots to analyze his friends' minds—much to the confusion of Jughead, who’s dreaming of pie. When Moose struggles with a shape-sorting test, Archie suggests he give Midge the silent treatment, setting off a chain of misunderstandings that leads to a surprise kiss and a very sudden trip into the school's cannon.

Archie's training for a boxing match against Reggie to win a date with Veronica takes a wild turn when Jughead suggests sparring with Moose—only to discover Moose’s hidden weakness: a nerve on his elbow that sends him into instant unconsciousness with the slightest touch. When Archie accidentally strikes it during their practice, Moose collapses for real, leaving Archie shaken and unsure if he’s truly ready to fight. Reggie, seeing the chaos, backs out—only for Archie to still step into the ring, unaware of the full consequences.

In "Jingle Belles," Jughead's clever scheme to sell a unique musical bracelet to everyone in school sets off a holiday flurry of mixed reactions. When the girls are initially upset that every guy gave them the same gift, a simple explanation about the fundraiser for an orphanage turns the mood around — and brings some festive goodwill to Riverdale.

Jughead’s off-key singing lands him in gym class, where his antics only make things worse—so much so that Coach Kleats sends him back to choir. But when Jughead’s presence in the choir class causes yet another uproar, he’s sent straight to the principal’s office, where Mr. Weatherbee makes one final decision: back to choir, where the trouble began.

In "Canine Capers," Archie accidentally loses Veronica's new puppy and panics—so he rushes to a pet store to buy a replacement, relieved when Veronica doesn’t seem to notice the difference. But when the puppy mysteriously returns to the store, Archie realizes he’s just bought the same dog back, leading to a mix-up that’s as funny as it is unexpected.

In "Plague Take It," Reggie spins a wild tale to Moose, claiming Midge is suffering from a mysterious and highly contagious condition called "sagacity." Terrified by the idea, Moose spirals into worry—until Reggie, secretly dating Midge, sends him on a mission to cure himself by buying a dictionary and looking up the word. Meanwhile, Jughead gets roped into the prank with a few dollars and a very confused plan.

In "Food for Naught," Jughead Jones puts his legendary budgeting skills to the test at Pop Tate’s, where he asks if there’s an extra charge for chocolate sprinkles on his ice cream—only to order the sprinkles alone when told they’re free.

In "Around the Whirl," a travel agent visits the Choklit Shop, expecting to discuss far-flung destinations with Pop. Instead, he’s overwhelmed by the chaotic energy of Archie, Betty, Veronica, and the rest of the gang, realizing the world’s strangest sights and people are right there in Riverdale.

Jughead’s uncle Herman boasts about performing an appendectomy with a rusty pocket knife, prompting Jughead to head to the hospital where Betty is interning. While waiting, he dreams he slips on the floor and ends up needing an emergency surgery by Uncle Herman—only to wake up just as Betty says her uncle can have him in the examining room in two minutes. Panicked, Jughead bolts, only to see Betty step into the elevator where Uncle Herman is the operator.

In "Circus Daze," Jughead finds himself in the middle of a circus spectacle, where his sharp observations and signature skepticism put him at odds with the performers—whether it's questioning a lion tamer’s bravery, wondering why a clown stopped laughing mid-act, or suspecting a tightrope walker of faking it all. With his usual mix of curiosity and dry wit, Jughead navigates the big top’s antics, turning every act into a new opportunity for his own brand of humor.

In "Oh, Say Can You Ski?", Coach Kleats enlists his students to prepare a hill for a ski slope, turning a snowy day into a chaotic class project. While the others work, Jughead naps in a bulldozer’s seat—only to accidentally set it in motion, sending the machine careening down the hill and leaving a messy pile of snow and ice at the bottom.

In "Don't Robot In," Jughead shows off his remote-controlled robot, sparking a prank that takes a silly turn when Reggie dresses up as a life-sized version and goes on a kissing spree—first on Betty, then Veronica—until Moose finally puts a stop to the chaos.