Jughead with Archie Digest #22

Jughead’s usual morning routine takes a turn when he’s hit with a sudden case of the doldrums—zoning out in class, barely keeping his eyes open, and drawing the ire of every teacher. But just when it seems like his day can’t get worse, a familiar midday sound cuts through the fog and suddenly, something clicks.

In "To The Victor," Veronica and Betty go head-to-head in a playful but fierce rivalry, each using clever ruses to keep Archie to themselves—Veronica fakes a twisted ankle, while Betty enlists skaters to intercept him. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, this six-page gem captures the classic teenage drama of the Archie universe with charm and wit.

Jughead Jones isn’t buying the latest hair oil ad claiming it turns heads—until he tries it himself and suddenly finds himself surrounded by a swarm of girls, all drawn in by the very product he mocked. The Commercial Caper, a delightfully absurd five-page tale from Jughead with Archie Digest #22 (1977), turns a simple joke into a whirlwind of unexpected attention.

In "What's Up Dock?", Archie attempts to impress Veronica by waterskiing—inspired by Reggie’s flashy show-off move—only to have his plans go off course when Jughead accidentally loses both his hamburgers and control of the speedboat. The story captures the usual chaos of Riverdale’s antics, with humor rooted in classic missteps and unexpected spills.

In "Name Dropper," Jinx Molloy’s peculiar power—unintentionally bringing bad luck just by saying someone’s name—throws a playful twist into the usual Archie vs. Reggie rivalry. When the two rivals each try to use Jinx’s strange talent against the other, chaos ensues in a battle of wits and misfortune.

In "Call Me Crazy," Archie’s sudden generosity—treating everyone to burgers at Pop Tate’s after finding ten dollars—quickly turns awkward when Jughead refuses the offer, leaving the group stunned and whispering that he must be out of his mind. The moment becomes a quiet test of friendship and perception, with Jo watching closely as the usual dynamics shift.

Betty’s constant misfortune with splashed shoes takes a turn when Veronica’s teasing stings more than the water. Guilt-stricken, Veronica invites Betty on a seaside getaway—only to find her friend’s luck with waves hasn’t improved.

In this brief, cleverly timed tale from *Jughead* with *Archie Digest* #22 (1977), Archie mishears Mr. Lodge’s request for clogs as “clods,” instantly suspecting Jughead of some mysterious mischief. The misunderstanding sets off a lighthearted chain of confusion that only a classic Archie-style mix-up could deliver.

In "A Quiet Weekend in the Country," Little Archie stumbles upon Zeena, a mysterious teen alien whose spaceship has crash-landed in the countryside. When the Globs, her planet's ruthless enemies, capture them both, Archie and Zeena must work together to foil an invasion of Zeena’s home world—before it’s too late.

In "Jimminy Crickets," Archie’s car breaks down with a racket that turns heads—literally—making Veronica dread the dance ride. Reggie seizes the moment, sweet-talking her into going with him instead, but Jughead, ever the quiet strategist, has a plan to reunite the couple before the night ends.

In "Electronically Yours," Dilton devises a machine meant to match people with their perfect dates—only to accidentally pair Big Ethel with Jughead, much to his growing discomfort. The story unfolds with classic Archie charm, blending humor and awkward romance as the machine’s verdict sends ripples through Riverdale’s usual rhythms.

In "Tycoon," Archie finds himself unexpectedly thrust into the spotlight when Mr. Lodge sells him a single share in his new scissors factory, turning the teen into a self-proclaimed business partner. Suddenly, the media fawns over Archie as a rising financial prodigy, much to his delight and Jughead’s bemusement.

In "The First Step," Archie and Reggie mock Veronica’s male ballet dancer friend for his delicate appearance—until he proves his true strength and skill when he effortlessly takes down a gang of thugs on his own. The story quietly challenges assumptions with a moment of unexpected heroism, all within the familiar world of Riverdale’s high school antics.

In "Lazily Yours," Jughead dozes off against a tree, convinced life is dull—until a whirlwind of chaos unfolds around him. A fleeing robber, a gunfight, a runaway horse, and a jet pilot parachuting into the same tree all pass by while he sleeps. He only stirs when the scent of Archie and Reggie grilling hamburgers three miles away finally pulls him awake—because, after all, that’s the only thing worth rising for.

In "Smoke Scream," Mr. Lodge declares he’ll have one last cigar and then quit smoking for good. When Archie accidentally ruins the precious smoke, he’s sent on a mission to buy just one more—no mistakes, no second chances.

In "Free Souls," Archie and Reggie catch a case of Jughead’s carefree attitude, embracing his untamed style—until Betty and Veronica stage a full-scale intervention. They lure him into a tuxedo with promises of gourmet food, then put him in charge of guarding the door at Veronica’s party, turning his laid-back charm into a strict dress code enforcer.