Jughead #2
In "The Boys of Summer!", Jughead takes center stage at Riverdale High’s art show with his edible self-portrait, "Grubhead," earning top honors over Dilton’s algorithmic masterpiece. Back at Pop’s, a new mascot in a hamburger suit stirs unexpected feelings in Jughead, sparking a series of awkward daydreams and a secret crush that leaves the gang scrambling to help him navigate the dating scene. Written by Ryan North and illustrated by Derek Charm, this charming, offbeat story captures Jughead’s quirky heart and the absurd charm of Riverdale, all wrapped in a cover by Derek Charm.
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The setting - Riverdale High's Art Class Final Project display "exploring self through mixed media artistic expression". Jughead's entry is "Grubhead" an edible replica of himself. He wins 1st prize beating out Dilton's Nonlinear Iterative Algorithm. The gang heads to Pop's where on display is a new mascot, a lady dressed in a hamburger suit. Over a period of days Jughead begins to fantasize about and maybe fall in love with the lady hamburger. He eventually asks her on a date and then begins a stress fest with the gang trying to coach him through it. Burger Lady introduces herself as Sabrina.
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