The Jughead Jones Comics Digest #73

When Mr. Lodge and the gang journey to Peru to investigate a mysteriously unproductive emerald mine, they’re quickly swept into a jungle adventure far beyond their wildest dreams—only to be captured by ancient Incas who have other plans for Jughead and Veronica, setting off a wild chain of events that tests their wits and nerves.

When Archie and Reggie clash over a trivial matter, Mr. Weatherbee sends them to the Student Council Human Relations Court for mediation—only to find Jughead Jones presiding, turning the proceedings into a chaotic, hilarious free-for-all. With Betty and Veronica watching in disbelief and Mr. Weatherbee struggling to maintain order, the court’s fate hangs on whether Jughead’s appetite for snacks outweighs his sense of justice.

In "The Contest," Jughead Jones finds himself the only one not crashing at the Riverdale Ice-skating Contest—though not for the reasons anyone expected. With Archie, Reggie, Betty, Veronica, Moose, Mr. Weatherbee, and Miss Grundy all tumbling through the rink, Jughead’s unorthodox approach to skating might just be the real surprise.

Archie stumbles upon a trail of dainty footprints in the snow, leading him to suspect Veronica and Reggie are up to something — but the larger prints suggest someone else is involved. With Jughead more interested in the snacks nearby than the mystery, the gang sets out to follow the trail, each convinced they’ve figured it out.

When the gang accuses Jughead of being a holiday scrooge, Archie steps in to prove otherwise—joining his friend in helping Mrs. Hanley with her winter chores, from hauling groceries to chopping wood, all while keeping the spirit of the season alive.