Archie's Pal Jughead #23

In "Dots the Trouble," Jughead finds himself in hot water with Miss Grundy after accidentally drawing her on the blackboard using a connect-the-dots puzzle—only to discover Reggie was behind the prank. Now it's Jughead's turn to turn the tables, setting up a cleverly disguised dot challenge for Reggie to solve.

Betty’s simmering over Archie giving Veronica one of his class pins, so Jughead steps in with a promise to snag her another—only to deliver a surprise that’s not quite what she had in mind.

In "Paint It the Truth!" from *Archie's Pal Jughead* #23 (1954), Jughead’s latest artistic endeavor takes a turn when Reggie mocks his painting—only to accidentally walk into it, mistaking it for a real door. When Mr. Weatherbee later adds an actual door to his office, Reggie’s stubborn belief that the painting is still real lands him in hot water.

In "Down the Hatch," Jughead panics when he sees Reggie drink what he thinks is turpentine—only to realize too late it was just soda pop. Rushed to the school dispensary and subjected to a series of dramatic treatments, including a stomach pump, Reggie’s ordeal takes a surprising turn when Jughead finally reveals the truth.

In "Bum Steer," Jughead lends a hand to Archie as they attempt to fix up his car, but their efforts take a comical turn when Archie hits the road—only to find the steering’s completely off. What follows is a wobbly, flower-filled ride through the Justice of the Peace’s yard, proving that even the best intentions can go awry.

In "Brain or Shine!", Jo’s sharp 99 on a test leaves Dilbert crushed, prompting a dramatic trip to the chemistry lab. When Reggie spreads a wild rumor about a dangerous chemical, Archie and Jughead panic—only to discover Dilly’s not in danger, just nursing a headache with a simple aspirin.

In "Duel Personalities," Archie and Reggie settle their rivalry over who gets to take Veronica to the dance with a most peculiar showdown—custard pie combat in full evening attire. When Veronica hears the word "duel," she rushes to the scene in a doctor’s coat, only to be caught in the crossfire of flying pie.