World of Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #83
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Kookie Contest," Jughead’s thoughtful gift for Hot Dog takes an unexpected turn when the sweater he buys happens to match Veronica’s new, high-end one—sparking a rivalry neither of them saw coming. What starts as a simple mix-up spirals into a humorous misunderstanding, with Veronica proudly wearing the sweater marked with Hot Dog’s name, much to everyone’s surprise. Written by Craig Boldman and illustrated by Rex Lindsey, with colors by Barry Grossman and letters by Bill Yoshida, the story captures the classic charm of Riverdale’s antics, all wrapped in a cover by Bill Galvan.
Archie Andrews is unbothered as his long blond hair becomes the school’s latest obsession—teachers pretend not to notice, but he’s already one step ahead. Playing along, he “gives up” the look, only to sell the wig to Jughead Jones, who now struts through the halls with a bold new style.
When Miss Grundy loses her voice right before performing the school Alma Mater, Archie steps in with a clever fix: lip-syncing to her pre-recorded version. With the whole school watching, the plan quickly spirals into a chaotic mix of mistaken identities, misplaced confidence, and one very confused Mr. Weatherbee.
Jughead picks out a sweater for Hot Dog, only to find it matches Veronica’s new luxury knit—prompting her to demand he ditch it before anyone notices. A mix-up leads Veronica to proudly parade around in the sweater, Hot Dog’s name stitched right on the collar, turning the whole thing into an accidental fashion statement.
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↩ Reprints Archie Giant Series Magazine #10 (1961), Archie #165 (1966), Reggie and Me #30 (1968), Reggie and Me #34 (1969), Pep #229 (1969), Jughead's Jokes #12 (1969), Reggie's Wise Guy Jokes #8 (1969), Life with Archie #95 (1970), Reggie and Me #42 (1970), Pep #290 (1974), Archie's TV Laugh-Out #57 (1978), Reggie's Wise Guy Jokes #46 (1978), Pep #404 (1986), Archie and Me #157 (1986), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #208 (1989), Faculty Funnies #3 (1989), Archie Giant Series Magazine #605 (1990), Jughead #17 (1990), Archie's Story & Game Digest Magazine #19 (1991), Betty #12 (1994), Archie #425 (1994), Archie & Friends #20 (1996), Cheryl Blossom #9 (1998), Betty #71 (1999), Archie #492 (2000), Betty #82 (2000), Archie's Pal Jughead Comics #133 (2001), Archie's Pal Jughead Comics #148 (2003), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #96 (2005), Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #223 (2011)
Reprinted in Archie Modern Classics #1 (2019), Archie Christmas Spectacular #1 (2020)
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