Jughead with Archie Digest #21

Archie’s borrowed book from Jughead is due at the library, but when he can’t find it, he’s forced to retrace his steps through Riverdale—only to discover how easily a single misplaced novel can turn a simple errand into a chaotic, comic chase.

In "Sacrifice Play," Jughead finds himself torn between loyalty and concern when Archie starts hanging out with a rough crowd of hooligans, drop-outs, and college freshmen. With Betty sharing his worry, Jughead musters the courage to confront Archie, knowing it could cost him his friendship—no matter how much he wants to protect his pal.

Little Archie is torn between Betty and Veronica’s parties on the same day, and he’s drawn to Ronnie’s—partly for the pony rides, partly for the thrill of the fancy, stuffy crowd. With glittering invitations and a splash of social pressure, he finds himself in a world of polished manners and unfamiliar rules.

When Midge ends her relationship with Moose, the whole neighborhood erupts in panic—especially since Moose’s temper is legendary and his next target could be anyone who catches Midge’s eye. With everyone on edge and rumors flying, the real question isn’t who Midge will date next, but who’ll survive the fallout.

In this lighthearted 1977 tale from *Jughead with Archie Digest #21*, Veronica grows fed up with Archie’s loyalty to Jughead and demands he pick sides—only for Archie to calmly refuse. Fuming, she storms off, then cleverly turns the tables by enlisting Betty as her constant companion, declaring they’re “best pals” whenever they’re out together.

When a stranded Martian delivery ship drops a mysterious device called a Duponik, Little Archie accidentally activates it—creating a perfect duplicate of himself. With two Archies around, Betty and Veronica enjoy the extra attention, but the chaos quickly spirals when the school can’t tell them apart and the teachers give up. Now, the Martians are on Earth, racing to recover their device before the duplicate spreads like a ripple through Riverdale.