Jughead with Archie Digest #168

In "T. V. Guys," Archie and Jughead debate the absurdity of television tropes—only to realize the real world might be the most surreal show of all, as people on the street mimic sitcom characters in ways that blur the line between screen and street. Written by Mike Pellowski and illustrated by Fernando Ruiz, with inks by Rudy Lapick and letters by Vickie Williams, this 2001 digest issue captures the classic Archie charm with a playful, self-aware twist. The cover by Stan Goldberg and Jon D'Agostino perfectly frames the episode’s winking take on pop culture.