Jughead with Archie Digest #60
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Exhibit's Escape," Jughead faces his toughest challenge yet when his father loses his job, forcing Jughead to leave school and take a job at the Lodge plant's shipping department. There, he's caught between loyalty and desperation when a corrupt foreman pushes him to steal from the company, setting off a chain of events that tests his integrity in ways he never expected. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with classic flair by Stan Goldberg, with inks by Jon D'Agostino and letters by Bill Yoshida, this 1984 digest story captures the quiet pressure of growing up in Riverdale. The cover, a vibrant, expressive piece by Dan DeCarlo, perfectly captures Jughead’s dilemma with a touch of his trademark humor.
In "The Exhibit's Escape," Archie tries to impress his classmates with a live goat for a biology demonstration, but things quickly spiral when the goat breaks free from its leash and turns Riverdale High into a chaotic playground. With the goat on the loose and chaos mounting, Archie’s attempt at a simple science lesson takes a wild, unexpected turn.
In "null," Veronica grows uneasy during a sci-fi movie, clinging to Archie for comfort—only for a silent UFO to land just beyond the theater’s windows, casting an eerie glow on the screen.
When Jughead’s eccentric Uncle Herman shows up with his mysterious "Jekyll and Hyde" formula, chaos ensues—especially after a misunderstanding leads Uncle Herman to believe Jughead has transformed into a gorilla. With classic Archie humor and a touch of mad science, this zany tale from *Jughead with Archie Digest #60* sees Jughead caught in a wild case of mistaken identity.
In "The Quitter," Jughead faces a rare hardship when his father loses his job, forcing him to leave school and take a job at the Lodge plant’s shipping department. There, he’s pressured into stealing merchandise for a dishonest foreman, testing his integrity in a situation far beyond his usual burger-fueled routines.
In "The Martian," a tiny flying saucer crashes near Jinx, and when she rescues its mysterious occupant from a passing car, she becomes his unseen guardian. Though no one else can see him, Jinx is the only one who knows he’s there — and he’s determined to watch over her.
In "Bam Da Bam Bam," Archie and Reggie’s latest brawl lands them in Mr. Weatherbee’s unusual courtroom, where Jughead presides as judge—much to everyone’s surprise. With the usual chaos of Riverdale school life turned into a mock trial, the real question isn’t who started it, but whether Jughead’s verdict will actually settle anything.
In "The Mud Slingers," Betty’s life takes a wild turn when a wrestling accident knocks her unconscious and wipes her memory—leaving her stranded and confused on the outskirts of Riverdale, where she’s swept into a bizarre mud wrestling match under the watchful eye of the dubious Stan Snavely. The story unfolds with a mix of slapstick chaos and unexpected peril as Betty tries to piece together who she is, far from the familiar halls of school and the safety of her friends.
In "Quick Trick," Archie grumbles about his homework, only to have his dad toss off a casual remark that one day, finishing school will feel as fast as snapping his fingers. The moment hangs in the air, playful and a little mysterious—like a promise or a joke that might just come true.
In "Foreign Entanglement," Jughead spins a playful lie, pretending to be a French count over the phone to trick Veronica into canceling her date with Archie—so he can finally snag a seat at the big basketball game. With charm and a thick accent, he’s determined to outwit his rival for the evening, but the prank might just spiral beyond his control.
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↩ Reprints Laugh Comics / Laugh #81 (1957), Archie's Pal Jughead Annual #6 (1958), Archie's Pal Jughead Annual #8 (1960), Archie Giant Series Magazine #9 (1960), Laugh Comics / Laugh #130 (1962), Archie's Pal Jughead #105 (1964), Archie Annual #18 (1966), Archie and Me #14 (1967), Archie and Me #18 (1967), Jughead's Jokes #6 (1968), Jughead's Jokes #8 (1968), Jughead #195 (1971), Archie's TV Laugh-Out #13 (1972), Laugh Comics / Laugh #261 (1972), Archie's Joke Book Magazine #192 (1974), Archie #241 (1975), Everything's Archie #45 (1976), Everything's Archie #46 (1976), Archie at Riverdale High #46 (1977), Archie at Riverdale High #48 (1977), Life with Archie #231 (1982), Life with Archie #234 (1982)
Reprinted in Archie's Double Digest Magazine #50 (1991), Betty and Veronica Comics Digest Magazine #46 (1991), Jughead's Double Digest #6 (1991), Betty and Veronica Comics Digest Magazine #60 (1993), Archie's Double Digest Magazine #97 (1998), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #82 (2004), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #129 (2009), Archie and Me Comics Digest #13 (2018)
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