The Jughead Jones Comics Digest #22

In "The Way It Was," Moose finds himself caught in a social tangle after Midge calls him a slob, prompting Jughead to offer a lesson in manners at a restaurant—mostly so he can score a free meal. With Archie and Reggie quietly stoking rumors that Moose is seeing someone else, tensions simmer as the gang navigates friendship, pride, and the awkwardness of a meal that might not end with dessert. The story unfolds with the familiar charm of Samm Schwartz’s art, capturing the small-town dynamics of Riverdale in a 1982 comic that feels both timeless and perfectly of its era. Cover by Dan DeCarlo.