Jughead and Archie Double Digest #7

In "De-Lighted I'm Sure!", Jughead finds unexpected peace in Trula’s company—only as long as the Christmas lights are on. When the power cuts out, her usual aggravating self returns, leaving Jughead wondering if the magic was in the lights all along.

Archie’s usual obliviousness sparks a familiar frustration in Veronica, who’s convinced he never listens—though, as always, he doesn’t. When a strange Christmas gift arrives at his door, he’s torn between curiosity and caution, so he heads to Pop’s Diner to ask for advice on whether to open it early.

When the prized marble sculpture "La Payola" goes missing from Riverdale High’s exhibit, Archie and his friends dive into a mystery that’s more than just a simple theft. With clues hidden in plain sight and a famous sculptor with a shady past, Archie must piece together the truth before the school’s reputation—and the insurance payout—disappears for good.

In "Laugh It Up," Jughead and his friends launch a mischievous experiment: laughing for no reason to see if it makes others think they’re the joke. Written by a team known for their sharp humor and drawn with playful energy, the story captures the absurd, lighthearted chaos of teenage antics.

In "The Night Before Christmas Dinner," Veronica enlists Jughead to cook a holiday feast for the gang, but when he learns Mr. Lodge’s caterer is on strike and an orphanage faces an empty table, Jughead makes a quiet, heartfelt choice that redefines what Christmas dinner means.