Jughead's Double Digest #11

When Jinx Molloy’s notorious bad luck proves contagious just by name-dropping, the gang finds a surprising twist: merely saying someone’s name can trigger their misfortune. Reggie seizes the chance to prank Archie by getting Jinx to say his name—just once, just a few times—setting off a chain of chaotic consequences.

When the Superintendent pays a surprise visit, Mr. Weatherbee cracks down on school decor—ordering Archie and Jughead to scrub off every smiling face sticker they’ve plastered around the halls. What starts as a simple cleanup mission quickly spirals into a sticky situation neither teen expected.

Archie, Reggie, and Jughead take on a surprising new mission when Mr. Lodge donates a rundown storefront in a struggling part of town, giving the trio a chance to help their neighbors in ways they never expected. With a mix of heart and humor, the story follows their chaotic attempts to run a makeshift goodwill shop, turning a forgotten space into something unexpectedly meaningful.

In "The Rebel," Reggie suddenly adopts a Southern accent, turning heads—especially the girls'—in a way no one expected. When the gang starts teasing him, Jughead steps in with a clever plan to turn Reggie’s new persona into a full-blown prank, all while trying to convince Moose that "You all" is anything but friendly.

Archie’s convinced jogging is the key to a healthier Riverdale, so he drags his friends into a morning run—only to find Jughead, Reggie, and Dilton utterly unimpressed. When they decline, Archie takes off alone, sparking a chain reaction of chaotic, accidental jogging that pulls more and more of Riverdale into his wake.

In "Enemy Action," the Wilkins and Smythes find themselves at the same movie theater, where old rivalries flare up between Mr. Wilkin and Mr. Smythe—until they’re both kicked out by the manager. Suddenly, their shared frustration turns into an unlikely alliance, as they bond over their mutual annoyance with the theater’s strict rules.

In "Dissolve and Destroy," Dilton's sudden shift from brilliant nerd to sullen, slacker wreck throws Riverdale into confusion. Archie takes it upon himself to uncover the truth behind Dilton’s dramatic downfall, unearthing a suspicious medical report that’s been altered to convince Dilton his mind is falling apart.

Jughead’s got a batch of oysters and a simple offer: help him shuck them, and he’ll share the stew. Archie and Reggie, ever the tricksters, see a chance to turn the tables—so they slip a few pearls into some of the shells, hoping to lure Jughead into shucking every single one.

In "Secret Pals," Jughead's latest theory—sparked by a TV psychiatrist—claims his obsession with food is a stand-in for romantic feelings. Archie, skeptical at first, finds himself drawn to the idea when his own love life hits a wall, leading him to bond with Jughead over a shared devotion to hamburgers.

Jughead takes on Mr. Lodge’s greenhouse cleanup with good intentions, handing out oversized plants to the school faculty as thoughtful gifts—only to realize too late that “nice gesture” might not be the same as “safe to keep.”

In "Olde Fashion Passion," Jughead and Pop rally to save the Chok'lit Shoppe when a trendy new soda shop with inflated prices draws away all the regulars. With a clever sign and a dash of classic charm, they try to win back their customers—one milkshake at a time.