Jughead with Archie Digest #46

Archie’s grounded after a dinner disaster involving his dad’s boss, and now he’s stuck in his room—literally. Dialing Veronica for sympathy, he recounts the chaos in a frantic, hilarious call that’s equal parts embarrassment and teenage melodrama.

In "Fashion's Passion," Little Archie admires Little Veronica’s fur-collared sweater, sparking a flurry of curiosity when Little Betty learns Little Jughead has a similar one—only to uncover the surprising truth behind the cozy accessory.

In "A-Haunting We Will Go! Chapter I," Archie and Jughead set out to prank Moose into believing the local haunted house is truly haunted—until real ghostly goings-on turn their joke into a mystery. With the house now alive with unexplained scares, the duo must uncover the truth behind the spooks before the night ends.

In "Calling All Spooks Chapter II," Archie and Jughead set up a prank to scare Moose into thinking the local haunted house is truly haunted, but their joke takes a spooky turn when an actual ghost appears. Now, with the line between prank and real mystery blurring, the two friends must uncover who—or what—is behind the sudden spooks.

In "Ghost Busters! Chapter III," Archie and Jughead take on a spooky challenge when they convince Moose to spend the night in the local haunted house as part of a prank. But when real ghostly goings-on begin—complete with eerie lights and unexplained noises—the boys realize the scares might be more than just a joke. Now they’re on the case, determined to uncover the truth behind the supernatural antics before the night ends.

In "Ah-Sweet Mystery! Chapter IV," Archie and Jughead take on a spooky challenge when they convince Moose to spend the night in the supposedly haunted house as part of a prank. But when real ghostly goings-on begin—complete with unexplained noises and a mysterious figure appearing—the boys must put their detective skills to the test to uncover the truth behind the frights.

In "The Culprit," Reggie launches a fake investigation to catch the mystery vandal who shattered the Lodges' window—only to reveal his real motive is a clever ruse to get Veronica alone for a date. With Archie quietly watching, Reggie’s over-the-top detective act takes center stage, all while the truth of who threw the rock remains just out of reach.

When Archie accidentally calls Veronica by another girl’s name during a peek-a-boo game, her jealousy flares—especially when a real Sylvia shows up, looking for him. The mix-up sends the usual love triangle into overdrive, with Archie scrambling to keep his head above water.

In "Tie Score," Jughead’s unexpected loan of his signature bow tie to Veronica sparks an accidental fashion craze in Riverdale, all while she tries to keep her new look from becoming a permanent style statement. The story captures the quiet chaos of teen life, where a simple gesture leads to bigger consequences than anyone expected.

In "Miss-Taken," Betty’s well-intentioned effort to help Archie barbecue for Veronica takes a comically dangerous turn when she unknowingly fills his grill with fuel from his car—setting off a chain of mishaps that test both her patience and the limits of good intentions. Written with classic Jughead charm, this 1981 humor tale captures the chaotic energy of teenage misadventures with a perfectly timed mix of slapstick and heart.

Archie tries to save money during the mid-'70s inflation by cutting costs on dates with Betty and Veronica—only to find that their idea of a cheap time ends up draining his wallet even faster. With his wallet thinner than ever, he’s left wondering if there’s any way to enjoy romance without paying the price.