The Jughead Jones Comics Digest #25

Jughead Jones finds himself unexpectedly paired with Maria Rodriguez, the daughter of his Spanish teacher, for extra tutoring—much to his surprise and mild dread. When Betty Cooper and Veronica Lodge spot them studying together, their imaginations run wild, sparking a flurry of playful rivalry and mistaken assumptions.

Betty Cooper surprises everyone by joining the school baseball team, determined to prove she’s just as tough as the guys—especially when her new teammates include Archie Andrews, Reggie Mantle, and Jughead Jones. With her competitive spirit on full display, she quickly outshines even the boys, turning heads and raising the stakes in a game where the usual rivalry takes a playful, unexpected twist.

Veronica hands Jughead a set of inflatable furniture for a surprise party, and Moose lends him a canister of helium to make it all float. With the gang gathered, things start to get a little bouncy—literally.

Mr. Weatherbee’s sudden shift from stern principal to overly cheerful cheerleader has the whole school on edge—especially when he starts whistling at Veronica’s outfit. While Betty and Geraldine are baffled, Archie and Reggie see a chance to pull off their wildest pranks yet, all while the principal tries to prove he’s not the ogre he’s been painted as.

When Veronica tells Archie that Jughead’s been spotted with a redhead, the rumor quickly spirals through Riverdale, turning a simple observation into a full-blown mystery that tests the limits of friendship and gossip — all while Betty, Reggie, Moose, Midge, and Archie try to keep the peace.