Jughead with Archie Digest #41
In "Puppy Love," Moose's romantic woes take a turn when he believes Midge is ignoring him—so Archie steps in to play the secret admirer, hoping to stir some jealousy. What starts as a well-intentioned prank quickly spirals when Midge misreads the situation and decides to pursue Archie, leading to a dramatic confrontation that leaves Archie in the hospital. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with classic charm by Harry Lucey, with inks by Terry Szenics and a cover by Dan DeCarlo, this 1980 digest issue captures the timeless chaos of teenage romance with a touch of slapstick flair.
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Moose thinks Midge isn't treating him right so Archie offers to pose as a secret admirer to get Midge jealous. Midge gets jealous but thinks Archie is doing it so she'll break up with Moose to start dating Archie. Midge decides she will start dating Archie. When Moose catches Midge kissing Archie, Moose puts Archie in the hospital.
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