Jughead's Double Digest #36
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "E-S-S-A-Y," Fred's well-meaning attempt to keep Archie at home for chores backfires in a surprisingly chaotic way—especially when the usual Riverdale rhythm gets thrown off by a very unusual guest. Written by Dick Malmgren and illustrated by Bob Bolling, this 1996 Double Digest tale captures the classic Archie charm with a twist that’ll have readers laughing before they even turn the page. The cover, by Stan Goldberg and Henry Scarpelli, perfectly captures the lighthearted tension of the moment.
In "Garden of Evil," Archie uncovers the truth behind the mysterious destruction of Mr. Lodge's prize-winning plants—just in time to save the flower show. With a mix of detective work and classic Riverdale charm, he sets out to clear the air and restore the garden, all while navigating the usual chaos of high school and backyard botany.
In "See You in the Funny Papers," Chuck takes a crack at writing a comic based on his friends, only to find his fictionalized take on their lives isn't sitting well with the real people involved. The story explores the messy mix of humor, honesty, and friendship when a joke on the page starts to feel a little too close to home.
In "It's the Thought That Counts," Fred's offhand comment about Archie spending too much time with the Lodge family sparks an unexpected turn of events—though he doesn’t realize it yet, his words will soon come back to haunt him. The story follows the quiet ripple of a simple remark in the seemingly ordinary rhythm of life in Riverdale.
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