Jughead & Friends Digest Magazine #26
In "Nut Of This Earth," a 2008 issue of Jughead & Friends Digest Magazine, Samantha finds herself in an unexpected situation when a school bus full of children breaks down outside her house, prompting her to let them in while Mr. Smythe is away. Written by Dick Malmgren and illustrated by Dan DeCarlo with inks by Rudy Lapick, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Bill Yoshida, the story unfolds with the kind of quirky charm that defines the Archie universe. The cover, by Fernando Ruiz and Jon D'Agostino, captures the moment with playful energy.
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Mr. Smythe, decrying the current trend toward permissiveness, warns Samantha not to start any wild parties in his house while he's away. Soon after he leaves, a school bus full of young children breaks down in front of the house, and Samantha lets the kids in while it's being repaired.
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