Jughead & Friends Digest Magazine #15

In "Helping Hound," Hot Dog’s well-intentioned plan to help Betty win Archie’s affection backfires when he lures Jughead away—only to discover Archie has already ditched him for Veronica. Now caught in the middle, Hot Dog tries to intervene in the unlikely pairing, setting off a chain of awkward missteps.

Jughead’s relentless drumming finally pushes Riverdale High’s faculty to their limit, leading Principal Weatherbee to stage an emergency "Archies" concert just to keep the peace. With the whole school caught in the rhythm, it’s up to the band to save the day—though not necessarily in the way anyone expected.

In "The Catalyst," Jughead’s chemistry teacher declares him a real-life catalyst—someone who sparks reactions in others. As he walks the halls with Archie, every person he passes suddenly starts arguing, turning the school into a warzone of petty squabbles. When he finally guides a visitor to Mr. Weatherbee’s office, the situation takes a surprising turn when the visitor reveals himself as a robber stealing the school’s payroll.

Jughead Jones lands a modeling gig after a photographer insists on a "weedy type"—a role he’s oddly suited for, at least at first. With his new paycheck, he treats himself to burgers, only to find his growing size quickly puts his career in jeopardy.

Archie and Jughead are stuck cleaning up school grounds on a Saturday, forced by Mr. Weatherbee to rake leaves—no burning allowed thanks to new air pollution laws. Jughead, ever the resourceful one, brings a tractor with a raking attachment to make the job easier, turning a chore into a surprisingly high-tech mess.