The Jughead Jones Comics Digest #35

In "Eye Sore," Archie tries to impress Veronica by claiming he never notices other girls—until a striking stranger walks by, sparking a surprisingly detailed critique of her appearance. The moment tests Archie’s loyalty and reveals just how much he’s willing to say, even when he’s trying to win her approval.

Jughead Jones and Archie are enjoying a rare moment of cash, and when Veronica doesn’t show up on time, Jughead convinces Archie to spend it on their favorite things—no regrets, just fun.

Betty and Veronica dive into a game of baseball, eager to understand what all the fuss is about. Archie and Jughead, in turn, take up needlepoint—only to discover that creativity comes in more than one form.

In "Word Games," Archie and Jughead get caught up in a playful round of teasing about Reggie, their laughter echoing through Riverdale until Betty steps in with a perfectly timed jab that brings them all back to reality.

Jughead’s well-meaning attempt to help Archie score a date for the big dance takes a turn when he invites a girl to go with him—only to realize too late that he’s accidentally promised himself as the escort. Alice, caught in the middle of the mix-up, finds herself navigating the awkward tension of a misunderstanding that’s equal parts charming and chaotic.

Jughead Jones takes his beloved pet clam, Shelley, to the beach for a day of sun and sand, only to find that the ocean might be calling her home. As Shelley seems drawn to the tides, Jughead faces a bittersweet choice that tests the depth of his friendship with the little creature he’s grown so fond of.

In "A Clothes Friendship," Betty and Veronica's long-standing rivalry flares when Betty declares their friendship over after Veronica mocks her outfit. As the two go their separate ways, quiet moments of reflection reveal the depth of their bond—Betty remembers the kindnesses Veronica has shown, and Veronica regrets her harsh words.

In "UFO Woe," Archie and Jughead take a whimsical detour on their way home after a movie, turning every passing object into a potential alien craft—starting with a pizza, then a flying plate, and even an iridescent frisbee. Their playful skepticism continues until a real UFO drifts past, yet they still can’t bring themselves to believe it’s anything more than a trick of the light. Frustrated by their disbelief, the aliens radio their base, deciding to abandon Earth for a planet where the locals might actually appreciate them.

In this lighthearted trio of gags from The Jughead Jones Comics Digest #35, Jughead and Archie find themselves in absurdly silly situations—first upside down in midair, then tangled in a hat mishap, and finally navigating a boat with a series of over-the-top precautions. The humor leans into classic Archie-style antics, with Jughead’s signature laziness and Archie’s usual good-natured confusion driving the laughs.