The Jughead Jones Comics Digest #45

In "Crash Bash," Archie and Reggie try to sneak into a pajama party by joking about blowing the door down—only to find the two unnamed girls aren’t laughing, especially when Reggie claims he’s got enough hot air to back it up.

In a lighthearted moment at a snack bar by a soccer field, Reggie shows off his footwork in his uniform, boasting he can do anything with his feet—until Archie challenges him with a playful dare, holding up a bill and asking, “Let’s see you FOOT this bill!”

Jughead takes on a wild challenge when Veronica claims no one could ever make her father, Mr. Lodge, like Archie—so he sets out to prove her wrong, spinning a tale so convincing that Mr. Lodge begins to credit Archie with his health and success.

Archie’s old car finally meets its match when a transmission recall sends him to the garage—only to find his beloved jalopy getting more than a tune-up, it’s getting a full-on transformation. With a mix of nerves and hope, he waits to see what kind of ride he’ll be driving home.

In "The Lady Killer," Moose, grateful for Jughead's help with homework, takes it upon himself to train Jughead—turning the usually laid-back teen into a reluctant fitness enthusiast. As Moose's training regimen grows increasingly intense, Jughead finds himself begging Archie for help to escape the relentless regime.

In a lighthearted moment at an awards ceremony, Mr. Weatherbee presents Reggie with a trophy for athletic achievement, only to be met with an unexpectedly long-winded speech. Archie quietly warns Betty that Reggie’s monologue is about to stretch into an all-night affair.

In a flash of glitter and flair, Archie proudly shows off his new disco suit at a high school dance, claiming it’s one-of-a-kind. Veronica and Reggie are quick to play along, with Reggie adding that it’s the only suit ever rejected by a thrift shop—leaving the real question: just how far does the joke go?

When a slick-talking salesman ropes Mr. Lodge and Veronica into a scam, Archie and Jughead take matters into their own hands—only to find themselves trapped in the back of his van, with no easy way out. With their wits and a dash of Riverdale charm, the boys must outsmart the con man before he vanishes with his latest prize.