Jughead's Double Digest #93

In "Penny Wise Guy," Jughead’s casual habit of picking up pennies sparks a playful jab from Reggie, who scoffs at the effort for such a small coin. But when Jughead’s unexpected luck starts paying off, Reggie’s skepticism quickly turns to reluctant curiosity—just in time to see if the penny really is the start of something bigger.

Jo and the gang trade the Chocklit Shoppe for a new hangout—only to discover that Pop Tate’s is the only place where they’re truly welcome.

In "Goal Oriented," Jughead tries his best to connect with the new girl at school, especially after learning her uncle runs a sausage factory—a fact that makes her instantly intriguing. His attempt to bond over shared detention backfires until she’s finally free, leaving him to wonder if he’s made any real progress.

In "Cater to Me," Jughead’s culinary ambitions hit a snag when Archie accidentally sets the hors d'oeuvres on fire during a high-stakes catering job for Mr. Lodge. As smoke fills the air and guests stumble into the pool—only to cheer and praise the unexpected splashy twist—Jughead’s patience is put to the test.

In "Mystery of the Missing Marble," Archie takes on a puzzling case when a prized sculpture goes missing from Riverdale High’s art exhibit. With a suspiciously convenient insurance claim and a trail of clues leading back to the art teacher, Archie sets out to uncover the truth behind the theft—before the real culprit vanishes.

Jo and Jughead, broke but bored, stumble into a museum on a free admission day and get swept up in a fossil frenzy. When they join Professor Flutesnoot’s dig at the city park, their accidental discovery of dinosaur bones lands them in the spotlight—though their enthusiasm might be outpacing their sense of reality.

Betty’s shaken after a dream that leaves her flustered—she can’t stop thinking about Jughead, even though he’s just trying to deliver a simple message from Archie. Now she’s avoiding him at every turn, convinced he’s secretly after her, when really, he’s just clueless.

In "Femme Fatale," Jughead’s long-standing grudge against girls gets put to the test when a series of kind gestures from a lineup of local teens—led by Midge—unexpectedly backfire, sparking a chain reaction that lands him in hot water with Moose. Written with sharp wit and a touch of self-awareness, the story leans into Jughead’s stubborn worldview while delivering a lighthearted, character-driven twist on his usual cynicism.

Jughead’s quiet obsession with photographing the school’s crumbling infrastructure isn’t about gossip or pranks—it’s a mission. While everyone thinks he’s snapping embarrassing shots for the school paper, he’s actually uncovering a trail of neglected repairs, and his photos just might be the key to finally fixing things.

In "Video Videocy," Jughead’s school video project takes a deliciously unexpected turn when his enthusiasm for eating overrides even his best intentions—despite clear directions, he turns the assignment into a full-blown, mouthwatering tribute to food.

Jughead’s accidental campaign to collect gum wrappers—sparked by Veronica’s prank—takes an unexpectedly heartfelt turn when his dedication wins over the town. What starts as a joke quickly becomes a movement, with crowds joining in and orphans receiving real help.

In "Finders Weepers," Jughead tricks Reggie into digging up his lawn by promising fake historical treasures, but when Reggie actually uncovers real artifacts, the tables turn in a twist neither he nor Archie saw coming. The story unfolds with classic Riverdale humor, as greed and prankster logic collide in a tale that’s equal parts clever and chaotic.

Archie accidentally outbids everyone at Mr. Lodge’s auction, thinking he’s just snatching a model airplane—only to find himself the proud (and bewildered) owner of a private jet, all because of a misunderstanding over what he was actually bidding on.

Jughead and Archie are dragged away from their video games by Mrs. Andrews, only to be lured into Dilton’s latest invention: a high-tech virtual-reality football game that promises to be the ultimate outdoor alternative. With Dilton leading the way, the trio steps into a digital field where the rules are anything but real.

In "Butt of the Joke," Jughead attempts to boost school spirit with a publicity stunt that spirals when a reporter and photographer arrive, eager for embarrassing moments. With Mr. Weatherbee and the school mascot caught in the chaos, the trio must pull off one last prank to send the man packing—before the whole school becomes the punchline.