Jughead with Archie Digest #36

Archie skips school to dodge giving a speech, but when Betty and Veronica catch wind, they’re convinced he’s ditching for a secret date with the glamorous Zsa Zsa Laverne. The real reason? He’s just trying to avoid the spotlight—though his alibi might be harder to believe than the rumors.

In "Symptomania," Veronica's prank takes a twist when she hides a bell in Betty's ponytail, sparking a wave of imagined madness in her friend—only for Miss Grundy to quietly turn the tables with her own clever move.

In "Nothing But the Best," Veronica faces the prospect of leaving Riverdale High for a private school to better fit her family’s social standing—until Archie steps in, reminding Mr. Lodge of his own humble beginnings in a way that quietly shifts the conversation. The story captures a moment of unexpected empathy, where class and identity collide in the quiet halls of high school life.

In "This Is the Hour," Jughead waits through a blizzard at a snowy spot, armed with a mysterious card promising free food at the exact hour—no details, no guarantees, just the promise of a meal in the middle of winter. The story captures his quiet determination and signature appetite in a moment of simple, absurd hope.

When Jughead's flute playing drives everyone to distraction—so bad it’s almost a crime—his friends pretend it’s a magical melody to spare his feelings. But when they hand the instrument to Reggie, his attempt to keep up the act leads to a very different kind of chaos.

In "Guardian Angle," Archie takes on the unlikely role of bodyguard for Reggie, the football team’s star, under Coach Kleats’ orders to keep him in top shape. With the game looming, Archie cleverly uses his duty as an excuse to shadow Reggie whenever he tries to sneak off for a date with Veronica—turning a chore into a chance to stay close to the girl he likes.