Jughead's Double Digest #119

Jughead’s trying to keep up with a growing reputation: Jellybean’s finger paintings have everyone calling her a genius, and now he’s the one behind the brush—crafting masterpieces in her name. With the whole neighborhood enchanted by the toddler’s “art,” Jughead’s stuck in a sticky web of lies, one paint-splattered lie at a time.

In "Mr. Trend Setter!", Jughead Jones finds himself reluctantly back in the school cafeteria after a lifetime of dining elsewhere—thanks to a surprisingly persuasive Mr. Weatherbee and a permanent ban from his favorite local buffet. With the promise of a new lunchtime routine and a few unexpected twists in the lunch line, Jughead’s taste buds are in for a surprise.

In "Help Wanted," Jughead stumbles upon a bizarre cooking show from another planet, where he picks up an otherworldly cookie recipe. The cookies are a hit at first—until the strange ingredients start raising eyebrows.

When Penny asks Little Jughead to help her study, he’s eager—until he realizes the only way to her house means sneaking past her overprotective boyfriend, Fangs Fogarty. With a mix of wit and wiggly, hungry worms, Jughead’s got to outsmart Fangs and deliver the homework without getting caught.

In a surprisingly earnest first aid class, Mr. Weatherbee teaches the kids how to properly bandage injuries—until Miss Grundy walks in and mistakes the cast-wrapped students for victims of a prank gone wrong.

Jughead shows up at the Lodge mansion with a batch of homemade cookies, only to find his reputation as a baker quickly claimed by the whole gang—especially Reggie, who can't help but mock him for the sweet surprise. But when the truth comes out, it’s Moose who’s behind the delicious treat, leaving Jughead both baffled and oddly proud.

In "Kids Today!", Archie and Jughead take on the role of big brothers to younger boys in need of guidance—only to find their new charges are mirror images of themselves. Archie’s little brother is a laid-back, food-obsessed dreamer, while Jughead’s new pal is a charming, effortlessly popular kid with a knack for winning over everyone.

When a sudden explosion rocks the Riverdale drugstore, Jughead—usually known for his indecisive pace—finds himself acting with surprising speed and clarity. In this quick, character-driven moment, his usual laziness gives way to unexpected heroism.