Jughead with Archie Digest #53
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Hall of Fame," Archie and Jughead’s plan to stay late in the chemistry lab backfires when Mr. Weatherbee, ever the stickler for safety, has Professor Fluresnoot clear the room of anything remotely explosive—only to find that even the most innocent-looking experiments have a knack for going off. With the usual chaos of Riverdale high school chemistry in full swing, the real test isn’t the lab’s equipment, but whether the boys can keep their cool when things inevitably blow up. Art by Harry Lucey captures the classic, energetic charm of the series, while the cover by Dan DeCarlo shows the duo in their signature mischievous poses, a 1.00 USD comic from 1982.
In this lighthearted 1982 gem from *Jughead with Archie Digest #53*, Archie casually tells Mr. Lodge that he’s only as old as he feels—only to regret it when the wealthy businessman shows up at Pop Tate’s determined to act like a teenager. The story captures a classic moment of youthful mischief and unintended consequences, all in a single page of pure teen humor.
In "Radio Rogue," Reggie’s C.B. radio proves less of a getaway tool and more of a liability when he’s still pulled over for speeding—despite the signal. Later, the call sign lights up again, pulling Archie and Reggie into a mystery that’s as much about the voice on the line as the road ahead.
In "Guys n' Spies," Archie, Chuck, and Coach Clayton pull off a clever prank that turns the tide of a football game—using a fake sting operation to trick Central High into revealing their plays, only to surprise them with entirely different ones. The result? A lopsided victory for Riverdale, and a whole lot of laughs.
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