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Jughead #287

Apr 1979 · Archie · 0.40 USD
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In "In Search of Sanity," Jughead’s latest motor mishap leads him to "Doc Fixit's" for a tune-up—only to return with a report that leaves Coach Kleats convinced it’s about his own health. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life by Samm Schwartz’s art and inking, with Barry Grossman’s colors and lettering, the issue’s humor shines through a classic Archie-style mix-up, all capped by Stan Goldberg’s vibrant cover.

Contains 7 stories
In Search of Sanity
6 pp · Teen, Humor
Jughead JonesBetty CooperVeronica LodgeMrs. Cooper

In "In Search of Sanity," Jughead, sporting a Steve Martin–style arrow through his head and strumming a guitar, sets off on a zany quest as a wild and crazy troubadour chasing the elusive bluebird of happiness—because, well, even the world’s most dedicated eater needs a little joy.

Feelings
0.5 pp · Humor, Children
Li'l JinxCharley Hawse
Untitled Humor story
0.25 pp · Humor, Teen
Jughead JonesArchie AndrewsVeronica Lodge
The Lid's Off
5 pp · Teen, Humor
Jughead JonesArchie AndrewsReggie MantleWaldo Weatherbee
The Price Is Right
1 pp · Teen, Humor
Jughead JonesArchie AndrewsFred Andrews
Final Report
5 pp · Teen, Humor
Jughead JonesArchie AndrewsFloyd ClaytonCoach Kleats

In "Final Report," Jughead swings by Doc Fixit’s to get his motor checked, returning with a mysterious document that Coach Kleats assumes is a medical update—only to realize too late it’s not about his health at all. The story’s a classic mix of misunderstanding and humor, with Jughead’s usual charm and Kleats’ escalating panic driving the pace.

Film Fun
5 pp · Teen, Humor
Jughead JonesReggie MantleBetty CooperVeronica Lodge

In "Film Fun," Jughead reluctantly becomes the school photographer, tasked with capturing football star Reggie in his finest moments—only to find his camera has a mind of its own, turning every shot into a series of increasingly awkward and hilarious poses. With each print revealing Reggie in the most unexpected situations, Jughead must figure out how to fix the malfunctioning camera before the whole school sees the truth.

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Full credits

artist, inker, letterer Samm Schwartz
cover pencils Stan Goldberg

Reprints

Reprinted in Jughead with Archie Digest #72 (1986), Laugh Comics Digest / Laugh Comics Digest Magazine / Laugh Digest Magazine #62 (1986), Laugh Comics Digest / Laugh Comics Digest Magazine / Laugh Digest Magazine #63 (1986), Archie Comics Digest #77 (1986), Archie's Double Digest Magazine #51 (1991), Jughead's Double Digest #8 (1991), Archie's Double Digest Magazine #89 (1996), Jughead with Archie Digest #175 (2002), Jughead's Double Digest #92 (2003), Archie 1000 Page Comics Bonanza #[nn] (2014), Jughead and Archie Double Digest #1 (2014)

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