Cover: Dan DeCarlo & Rudy Lapick

Jughead #224

Jan 1974 · Archie · 0.20 USD

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In "Catch On," Jughead takes a surprising turn when he notices Miss Grundy's unusual mood, defying everyone's advice to stay out of it. What follows is a quiet, heartfelt moment where Jughead discovers that her real need isn't indifference, but the simple gesture of being noticed and cared for. Written by Frank Doyle and illustrated by Harry Lucey, with inks by Chic Stone, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Bill Yoshida, this 1974 classic features a cover by Dan DeCarlo and Rudy Lapick.

Contains 5 stories

Catch On

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Jughead JonesReggie Mantle

In "Catch On," Jughead and Reggie take on the task of teaching a kid how to catch a baseball, each convinced their method is the right one. Jughead’s confidence in his own abilities is as strong as his track record of dropping the ball—literally—while Reggie tries to keep things under control, all while the kid watches, wide-eyed, in the middle of the chaos.

Behold Beauty

1 pp · Humor, Teen

Birthday Girl

8 pp · Humor, Teen

Jughead JonesArchie AndrewsReggie MantleBetty CooperVeronica LodgeGeraldine GrundyWaldo Weatherbee

In "Birthday Girl," Jughead takes a detour from his usual routines to notice that Miss Grundy’s been acting unusually down. Despite everyone telling him to stay out of it, he decides to pay attention—and discovers that her quiet mood isn’t about indifference, but a quiet wish to be seen.

Heads Up!

1 pp · Humor, Children

Li'l JinxGreg

Making a Big Splash

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Jughead JonesMrs. JonesEthel Muggs

In "Making a Big Splash," Jughead’s mom insists he take Big Ethel to a ball game for her birthday, setting off a day of escalating anxiety. Ethel’s constant fretting over her new dress becomes so overwhelming that Jughead finally spills his drink on her—just to get a moment of peace.