Archie's Pal Jughead #9

In "Inside Dope," Jughead and Archie attempt to impress Mr. Weatherbee with a silly head-balancing trick using a vase of water—only to accidentally trap the principal’s head inside it. The resulting chaos unfolds as the school’s strict principal struggles to free himself, much to the delight of the boys.

In "Taste of the Town," Jughead’s excitement over a meal at Veronica’s turns into a tongue-numbing strategy when he learns the famed cook Gaston has left—only to discover, too late, that Gaston’s return was for one final feast, just for him.

In "Glue or Die," Archie and Reggie go head-to-head in a football game to win a date with Veronica, with Jughead trying to help Archie by sabotaging Reggie’s bench—only to accidentally trap Coach in the glue. When Jughead hides the glue in a stack of helmets, Archie grabs one, leading to a messy mishap that leaves him bald. The story’s humor lies in the escalating chaos and Jughead’s well-intentioned but disastrous schemes, all set against the backdrop of a high-stakes school rivalry.

In "Sky High," Jughead finds himself on a plane ride with a pilot who offers a free flight if he and his friend can stay silent the whole time. After a series of wild maneuvers and near-misses, the pilot praises them for their quiet endurance—only for Jughead to confess he nearly broke the silence when Reggie tumbled out of the plane.

In "Essay It Isn't So," Jughead’s unexpected win in an essay contest about neatness lands him in a sticky situation when Principal Weatherbee assigns Miss Grundy to ensure he looks presentable for the award. With his usual flair for accidental chaos, Jughead somehow manages to appear even more disheveled than ever—just as the moment arrives.