The Jughead Jones Comics Digest #80

Jughead Jones puts his camcorder to a new use in "Vidiot's Delight," turning his knack for lounging into a lucrative side hustle: filming his friends in their most cringeworthy moments. With a grin and a press of the record button, he's quick to collect cash from anyone caught off guard—whether it's Reggie Mantle’s secret dance moves or Dilton Doiley’s latest invention gone wrong.

In "The Last Straw," Ethel Muggs finally takes matters into her own hands—after Betty Cooper convinces her it’s time to stop waiting and make the move. With a dinner invitation and a movie night planned, Ethel sets out to show Jughead Jones just how much she’s been hoping for a chance to be more than friends.

Archie sets up a prank by convincing Reggie to visit Debbie’s house to learn the "new moves" he’s been showing off—only Reggie has no idea Archie meant karate all along. Debbie’s got a surprise in store, and Reggie’s about to find out the hard way that some moves aren’t just for show.

In a classic slice of Riverdale humor, Jughead stuns Archie and Reggie with a pun so sharp it cuts through the afternoon heat—when Reggie demands the four suits he was promised for a dollar, Jughead casually points to a deck of playing cards on a street vendor’s stand, declaring the suits are right there: hearts, clubs, diamonds, and spades.

In a lighthearted moment at a familiar diner booth, Archie and Reggie find themselves caught in a playful standoff when Reggie dares to voice a complaint about Moose—only for the big guy to suddenly lean in and demand to hear it. With a mix of nerves and wit, Reggie spins a clever, backhanded compliment that keeps the joke going without a single punch thrown.

In "’Tis the Season!", Jughead Jones finds himself grumbling about the lack of holiday cheer in Riverdale, but when Betty Cooper gently points out that Christmas spirit is still around—if you know where to look—Jughead sets out on a small, heartfelt quest. With help from Veronica, Reggie, and even Pop Tate, he discovers that the true magic of the season might be closer than he thought.

In "Femme Fatale," Jughead Jones grumbles about women being nothing but trouble—until Betty Cooper, Veronica Lodge, Pam, and Midge Klump prove him wrong with a series of unexpectedly generous gestures. Archie Andrews and Moose Mason watch the chaos unfold as the girls rally around Jughead, flipping his worldview with surprising kindness.

In "Oh Christmas Treats, Oh Christmas Treats!", Jughead Jones and Archie Andrews find themselves accidentally locked in the Lodge family freezer while helping with the holiday catering. With their only comfort being the endless array of festive treats on the other side of the door, Jughead’s willpower is tested—until the moment they’re finally freed, and the real feast begins. Veronica Lodge and Al watch the chaos unfold, unsure whether to laugh or call for help.

Jughead Jones is all set to impress at Veronica Lodge’s fancy holiday party with a gourmet meal of his own making—until he learns the orphanage needs help. With a mix of pride and generosity, he faces the choice between his own feast and feeding someone else’s holiday, and his decision proves just how much he cares.