Cover: Stan Goldberg

Jughead #249

Feb 1976 · Archie · 0.25 USD

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In "Tough Situation," Jughead’s latest scheme takes a turn when he decides to become an actor after being inspired by a lazy performer—leading him to spend the day deliberately defying expectations. Written by George Gladir and brought to life with expressive art by Samm Schwartz, this 1976 classic captures Jughead’s signature charm and comedic timing. The cover by Stan Goldberg perfectly captures the playful spirit of the story.

Contains 7 stories

Tough Situation

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Jughead JonesMs. BeazlyArchie AndrewsMoose Mason

A Package Deal

0.5 pp · Humor

Li'l JinxFat Charley

Untitled Humor story

0.5 pp · Humor, Teen

Jughead JonesBenjamin Flutesnoot

Rhythm and Blues

5 pp · Humor, Teen

Jughead JonesForsythe P. JonesGladys Jones

Clock Yock

1 pp · Humor, Teen

Jughead JonesArchie AndrewsReggie Mantle

Ambition Mission

5 pp · Humor, Teen

Jughead JonesGladys JonesEthel MuggsVeronica LodgePop TateBetty CooperArchie AndrewsReggie Mantle

Holey Error

5 pp · Humor, Teen

Jughead JonesBetty CooperArchie AndrewsMoose Mason (cameo)Reggie MantleBenjamin Flutesnoot

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Full credits

writer George Gladir

artist, inker, letterer Samm Schwartz

cover pencils Stan Goldberg

Reprints

Reprinted in Jughead with Archie Digest #42 (1981), The Jughead Jones Comics Digest #16 (1981), Archie Giant Series Magazine #505 (1981), The Jughead Jones Comics Digest #17 (1981), The Jughead Jones Comics Digest #42 (1986), Archie's Double Digest Magazine #34 (1988), Archie's Double Digest Magazine #38 (1989), The Jughead Jones Comics Digest #66 (1990), Archie's Double Digest Magazine #52 (1991), Archie's Favorite Comics from the Vault #[nn] (2015), Archi #8

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