The Jughead Jones Comics Digest #87

In "Karma Comedy," Reggie takes a crack at writing a Jughead story, determined to make the legendary foodie's life as miserable as possible—only to find his plans hilariously upended when Jughead takes the reins as the comic's artist, flipping the script in ways neither of them expected.

In a nostalgic two-page spread from *The Jughead Jones Comics Digest #87*, Riverdale’s future teens are glimpsed in tender, playful moments from their past: Veronica enjoys a refined bedtime story, Moose proudly displays his first report card, and Reggie stumbles upon the curious magic of mirrors—each moment a quiet snapshot of what’s to come.

Debbie and Joani find themselves unexpectedly drawn into a whirlwind of rivalry and romance when a cooking contest brings out surprising talents—and hidden feelings—among the girls at Riverdale High. With Jeff Davis as a judge, the stakes rise as old tensions simmer beneath the simmering pots and spices.

In "Double Surprise," Archie scrambles to finish a project for the school science fair, settling on a flashy disco jukebox. When it fails to power on, Jughead’s unexpected kick sets it spinning—and suddenly, the machine’s rhythm takes over. The two friends find themselves in the middle of a surprisingly successful experiment, all thanks to a beat they never planned.

In "The Spinoff," Archie’s Frisbee adventure takes a surprising turn when Mr. Weatherbee and Miss Grundy start tossing it in the hall—only to be caught in their own rule-breaking by Archie and Jughead, who remind them of the detention promise they made. The story’s playful twist on authority and rules unfolds in just five pages of classic Riverdale charm.

In "Skid Row," Archie and Jughead’s icy adventure takes a wild turn when Leroy crashes their pond slide, sending them on a chase straight to the Lodge mansion—only to find the real reason was a favor for Veronica’s stereo.

In a trio of quick, deadpan gags from *The Jughead Jones Comics Digest #87*, Helen finds herself caught in the middle of a gym full of sports chaos, a stolen umbrella sparks silent indignation, and Reggie’s casual disinterest in the school dance speaks volumes—all in under a page of classic Archie-style humor.

Jughead’s fed up when his friends can’t stop gazing at their girlfriends, sparking a rant that leaves Veronica and Midge unimpressed. When Veronica threatens to boot him from her party, he scrambles to prove he’s not a total cad—though his methods might be as messy as his usual lunch.