The Jughead Jones Comics Digest #50

When Veronica Lodge falls ill after bringing home a souvenir sculpture from vacation, Archie Andrews races to find the twin piece—stolen from her at the airport—before the rare disease it carries spreads. With help from Hiram Lodge and a mysterious figure named Smithers, Archie must piece together a trail that leads from Riverdale to the shadows of a forgotten artifact.

Archie Andrews is thrilled to be a shareholder after Fred buys him a stake in a company owned by Hiram Lodge—until he realizes his vote could decide a major corporate tiebreaker. With Veronica watching closely and Jughead more interested in the free snacks than the boardroom drama, Archie finds himself in over his head as the weight of responsibility hits harder than a Pop Tate burger.

In "Present Problems," Veronica Lodge jumps to conclusions when she sees Archie Andrews buying a pendant, convinced it’s meant for her—only to be left puzzled when he gifts her a signed photo instead. Betty Cooper’s quiet presence adds to the mix, leaving Veronica wondering if the gift was truly meant for her after all.

In "My Son My Son Part I," Jughead Jones and Archie Andrews find themselves in an unlikely alliance when Hiram Lodge enlists them to pretend to be his sons for a crucial business meeting. With Reggie Mantle and Veronica Lodge watching from the sidelines, the duo must navigate the awkward charade of father-son dynamics while facing off against two conservative foreign businessmen who only respect traditional family values.