Jughead with Archie Digest #171

This 2002 digest from Archie Comics delivers a perfectly timed gag right on its cover: Archie sits dazed and star-spinning with a bandage on his nose, game controller in hand, while Jughead smugly operates a mechanical boxing glove that's clearly been doing the "game realism" some real justice. Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg and inks by Bob Smith give the scene that warm, expressive Riverdale charm fans have always loved. Packed with stories including "I Dream of a Teen Genie," this is a fun, satisfying digest that captures everything delightful about Jughead and Archie's friendship — and rivalry.