World of Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #83
In "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.
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Jughead buys a sweater for Hot Dog, and it matches Veronica's expensive new sweater. Enraged, she demands that he get rid of it before anyone else sees. Through a mix-up, she parades around proudly wearing the sweater with Hot Dog's name on the collar.
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