Jughead's Double Digest #155
In "The Film Maker," Archie’s attempt to impress Veronica takes a series of comedic detours when his plans keep falling apart—first due to lack of cash, then a radio contest win, and finally a string of unexpected expenses. With Harold Smith’s sharp writing and Tim Kennedy’s expressive art bringing the chaos to life, this Double Digest story captures the classic Archie charm as Archie tries to prove he’s more than just excuses. The cover by Jeff Shultz and Jon D'Agostino perfectly captures the lighthearted, mischievous spirit of the issue.
In "Gag Bag," Jughead delivers a series of quick, clever one-liners in a string of two-panel gags that highlight his signature blend of laziness, charm, and deadpan humor. From dodging a giant to making a joke about a barber, each moment captures his laid-back attitude and unexpected wit.
When Archie lies about being out of town to avoid taking Veronica on a date—only to win a radio contest and scramble to cancel his lie—his plans unravel again when Fred demands repayment of a debt. Just as he’s about to redeem himself, a new windfall vanishes as fast as it came, leaving Veronica fed up with his excuses.
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↩ Reprints Archie's Pal Jughead #120 (1965), Jughead #131 (1966), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #45 (1968), Jughead #190 (1971), Little Archie #64 (1971), Jughead's Jokes #26 (1971), Jughead's Jokes #35 (1973), Jughead's Jokes #41 (1974), Archie Giant Series Magazine #228 (1974), Life with Archie #158 (1975), Archie's TV Laugh-Out #39 (1976), Archie's Joke Book Magazine #223 (1976), Archie's Joke Book Magazine #233 (1977), Jughead's Jokes #57 (1978), Jughead's Jokes #62 (1979), Archie... Archie Andrews, Where Are You? Comics Digest Magazine #12 (1979), Archie Comics Digest #46 (1981), Archie #302 (1981), Jughead's Jokes #75 (1982), Archie #363 (1989), Archie Giant Series Magazine #594 (1989), Archie #364 (1989), Archie's Story & Game Digest Magazine #10 (1989), Jughead #10 (1989), Jughead #11 (1989), Jughead with Archie Digest #102 (1991), The Jughead Jones Comics Digest #87 (1994), Archie's Pal Jughead Comics #63 (1994), Archie's Pal Jughead Comics #101 (1998), Jughead's Double Digest #57 (1999), Archie Comics Digest #161 (1999), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #64 (2002), Archie's Double Digest Magazine #148 (2004), Jughead's Double Digest #100 (2004), Jughead's Double Digest #107 (2004), Jughead with Archie Digest #197 (2005)
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