Jughead with Archie Digest #172

In "The Right Move," Archie and Jughead lend a hand as their friend Chet settles into his first apartment, marveling at his newfound freedom—until a neighbor drops a sobering truth about the loneliness that comes with living alone.

Jughead’s perfect bowling game at the Lodge’s in-home alley seems too good to be true—until a strange piece of warped wood reveals itself as the unexpected source of his sudden streak of luck.

In "Know Your Target: Jughead!", the girls of Riverdale, led by Trula Twyst, launch a mission to get Jughead interested in dating—just so he can’t ruin their boyfriends’ lives with his apathetic charm. Three agents are sent in to win him over, but Jughead remains as unimpressed as ever, leaving the plan hanging in the balance.

In "Not So Great Debate," Betty and Veronica trade barbs over the fashion industry in a classroom showdown that quickly spirals into a high-stakes contest to see who earns the right to attend a concert with Archie. With sharp wit and signature rivalry on full display, the debate becomes less about style and more about who can outshine the other—just as the real prize comes into focus.

In "Love & Learn," Archie takes Veronica’s critique to heart after she calls him unromantic on a talk show, prompting him to try and impress the new Cockney exchange student with a carefully planned date. With a mix of earnest effort and classic Riverdale charm, he sets out to prove he can be the perfect gentleman—though his usual antics may have other plans.

In "The Melter!", Archie takes on babysitting duty for Jughead’s baby sister, Jellybean, hoping her innocent charm can melt the frost between him and the Lodge family—especially Big Moose. With a mix of nervous energy and hope, Archie tries to win them over, one adorable giggle at a time.

In "Off the Record," Miss Grundy is fed up with students trying to break absurd records in the hallways—hoping on one foot, balancing stacks of books, and other silly stunts. Her frustration reaches a peak when she takes her complaints to Mr. Weatherbee, only to find him unexpectedly joining in the chaos.

In "Steady As She Goes!", Jughead finally asks Ethel out, determined to clear up the rumors swirling about his romantic intentions—only to find her so flustered she keeps fainting throughout their date. The quiet chaos of a single afternoon unfolds with all the awkward charm of a high school romance in the making.

In "E-Mail and Female," Archie tries to send a heartfelt digital Valentine to Veronica while she's in Europe—but with a mix-up in the message, his heartfelt gesture ends up floating through the internet with no name attached. Suddenly, a string of confused and flattered girls from around the world start responding, each convinced the message was meant just for her.

In "Wild Card Games," Archie and his pals trade their usual hangout for a playful poker session that sparks a whimsical daydream: Mr. Andrews, recalling the famous "Dogs Playing Poker" painting, watches as the teens imagine themselves in elaborate, farcical card games across wildly different settings—each scene a clever twist on the original artwork, full of humor and charm.