Jughead with Archie Digest #50

When Pop's soda shop faces closure due to the rise of pizza parlors, Archie rallies him to keep the doors open by selling pizzas at the Chok'lit Shoppe—only for Pop to quickly discover he has no talent for tossing dough.

In "Cotton Pickin' Cherry Picker," Archie and Jughead team up with a tree service, where Archie’s up in a cherry picker and Jughead’s on the ground—until Reggie seizes the chance to stir up mischief. With a mix of slapstick and classic teen chaos, the day’s work takes a turn when the usual antics escalate in the most unexpected way.

In "Buy Buy Blues," Mr. Lodge brags about scoring a luxury TV at a steal—until Archie uncovers the shocking truth: the deal was too good to be true, and the set was stolen. The hunt is on to return the stolen goods, but with Mr. Lodge’s pride in the bargain hanging in the balance, things get messy fast.

In "Party Boy," Jughead is pressured by Betty and Veronica to perform his magic tricks at their party, but his usual confidence falters when he realizes he’s expected to show off in front of girls—so he vanishes in a flash, leaving them to wonder where he went.

In "Big Splash at Ron's Bash," Betty goes all out with a fresh look, hoping to catch Archie’s eye at a party—only to find he’s distracted by her new car instead of her transformation. The story captures the quiet tension of teenage crushes and the unexpected ways attention shifts, all in a single, perfectly paced six-page slice of Riverdale life.

When Principal Weatherbee finds himself battling an unexpected craving, he discovers an unlikely solution: a photo of Archie on his fridge, which somehow keeps his hunger at bay. The more he stares at the picture, the less he feels like eating—though just how long that trick will last remains to be seen.

In "Pogo Happy," Archie’s enthusiasm for gardening takes a bouncy turn when he insists on using a pogo stick to dig holes for Veronica’s tulip bulbs—only to quickly lose control, sending him careening through the yard in a chaotic, spring-loaded spree.

When Pop Tate closes the Chok'lit Shoppe for a vacation, Archie can't bear the thought of losing his favorite hangout. He tries to trick Pop into staying home, but Pop Tate has a clever way of turning the tables.