Jughead #42

Name: Jughead #42
Brand: Archie

Feb 1993 · Archie · 1.25 USD; 1.25 CAD

“In the Spirit”

"In the Spirit" marks a quiet, heartfelt moment in Riverdale's holiday season, as Jughead finds himself unexpectedly charmed by a simple kiss from Ethel during a sleigh ride with his friends. Written by Al Hartley and brought to life with warm, classic flair by Stan Goldberg (pencils), Mike Esposito (inks), Barry Grossman (color), and Bill Yoshida (letters), this 1993 issue captures the charm of small-town winter magic. The cover, also by Goldberg and Esposito, perfectly frames the season's gentle romance.

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writer Al Hartley · artist Stan Goldberg · inker Mike Esposito · colorist Barry Grossman · letterer Bill Yoshida · cover Stan Goldberg, Mike Esposito

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Cast · 16 characters

Archie Andrews Betty Cooper Dilton Doiley Ethel Muggs Hot Dog Jughead Jones Midge Klump Miss Beazly Miss Grundy Moose Mason Mr. Svenson Mr. Weatherbee Pop Tate Professor Flutesnoot Reggie Mantle Veronica Lodge

Full credits

writer Al Hartley

artist Stan Goldberg

inker Mike Esposito

colorist Barry Grossman

letterer Bill Yoshida

cover pencils Stan Goldberg

cover inks Mike Esposito

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Riverdale High's students are eager to start their Christmas holiday. Jughead's pals go on a sleigh ride, and he's surprised by how much he enjoys a kiss from Ethel.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).