Jughead #198
In "The Cream of the Crop," Jughead and the gang take a break from their usual antics, leaving Reggie behind—only for him to misinterpret their absence as a reaction to his unmatched charm. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with crisp, expressive art by Samm Schwartz, this 1971 classic captures Reggie’s signature blend of vanity and self-delusion in a moment of hilarious isolation. The cover by Dan DeCarlo and Rudy Lapick perfectly frames the scene’s comedic tension.
In "The Cream of the Crop," Jughead tries his hand at selling ice cream, only to be outshone by a glamorous female vendor who draws crowds with her charm. Determined to keep his stand afloat, Jughead reinvents himself—channeling a suave, flirtatious persona to win over customers.
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Reprinted in Archie Comics Digest #26 (1977), Archie Comics Digest #27 (1977), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #1 (1987), Jughead's Double Digest #61 (1999), Jughead's Double Digest #104 (2004), Jughead's Double Digest #152 (2009), Archie 1000 Page Comics Explosion #[nn] (2014), Jughead and Archie Double Digest #3 (2014), Archie 1000 Page Comics Jam #[nn] (2015), Jughead and Archie Double Digest #13 (2015), World of Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #90 (2019), Archie Milestones Jumbo Comics Digest #15 (2022)
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