The Jughead Jones Comics Digest #1

In a classic slice of Riverdale high school life, Chuck’s nerves get the better of him when it comes to asking Georgette to the dance. Archie and Reggie each try to help with their own wildly impractical schemes, but nothing sticks—until Jughead steps in with a plan that’s as simple as it is unexpected.

In "Delayed Date," Veronica Lodge goes to elaborate, almost theatrical lengths to keep Archie Andrews and Betty Cooper from their long-awaited date, all while Mr. Lodge and Smithers watch in stunned disbelief. With classic Riverdale charm and a dash of comedic chaos, this six-page gem captures the timeless rivalry between friendship and romance.

Jughead Jones finds himself in a familiar predicament when Coach Kleats grows increasingly exasperated by his lack of hustle during track drills. With Mr. Weatherbee suggesting a little incentive, the promise of a free pizza sets off a surprisingly competitive streak — but will the lure of cheese and pepperoni be enough to get Jughead moving?

In "The Ol' Bawl Game," Betty’s endless tears over Archie’s indifference become a schoolwide phenomenon, prompting an overeager fairy godmother to attempt a series of increasingly absurd magical fixes—each one backfiring spectacularly. Meanwhile, the unnamed teacher struggles to keep the classroom from turning into a sobbing zone, all while the fairy godmother’s antics escalate with every failed spell.

In "Call It Competition!", Reggie Mantle shows off his acrobatic flair at Pop's and then at the roller rink, leaving Archie Andrews struggling to keep up. With Jughead Jones watching from the sidelines and Veronica Lodge offering her usual mix of amusement and skepticism, the friendly rivalry heats up—though not everyone’s convinced it’s worth the effort.

When Murray Decay unleashes his rot-inducing weapon to turn every bite of food in Riverdale to mold and decay, he’s not just after a prank—he’s after the whole town. With the local pantry turned to sludge and the streets full of spoiled snacks, it’s up to the usual suspects to stop the stink before Riverdale becomes a giant compost heap.

In this silent, six-page gem from The Jughead Jones Comics Digest #1 (1977), Jughead Jones sets out on a mission to satisfy his hunger—no words needed, just a determined look and a well-honed sense of snack-seeking. Without a single line of dialogue, his antics unfold in classic comic rhythm, capturing the universal struggle of a teenage boy trying to beat the clock and the pantry.

Betty Cooper is left puzzled when a note from the school bulletin board sends her to stay after class—just as Archie Andrews was supposed to walk her home. But when she discovers the message was a clever prank orchestrated by Veronica Lodge, the usual rivalry takes a mischievous turn, with Miss Grundy and Hiram Lodge’s ever-watchful butler Smithers caught in the middle.

In "The Loan Arranger," Jughead recounts the chaotic day Archie needed cash and Reggie Mantle—aka "Mantle, the Merry Money Man"—offered a loan with one wild condition: Archie had to run down a street full of tough hippies yelling a ridiculous slogan. The whole thing spirals into a hilarious, high-speed chase that leaves Jughead with more than just a bruise.