Archie's Pal Jughead Comics #174

In "Table Fable," Chuck brings his lucky billiards table to a big Riverdale showdown, but when he naps, Archie and Jughead get curious—and accidentally tear a hole in it. Now they’re racing to patch it up before Chuck wakes, all while dodging his inevitable return.

In "Reader's Choice," Jughead, worried that Dilton’s constant reading is getting out of hand, ropes him into a beach day with Archie and himself—only to find that Dilton can’t resist reading every sign, label, and piece of litter in sight. The story captures the usual chaos of Riverdale’s teens, with Dilton’s obsession turning even the simplest seaside outing into a literary minefield.

In "The Tenderfoot," Jughead's relentless pursuit of the perfect snack leads him across scorching sand, where his feet quickly become the center of attention—much more than Archie and Reggie ever get, despite their best efforts. The beach may be full of lovely ladies, but it's Jughead’s sand-scorched soles that earn all the attention.