Jughead & Friends Digest Magazine #17

When Hugh Kendraw arrives in Riverdale to pick a winner for his "So You Want To Be A Superhero" contest, the whole town turns out with wildly imaginative (and hilariously unconvincing) superhero personas. Amid the chaos, a real hero is quietly keeping watch—though no one’s quite sure who’s really behind the mask.

In "Juggierella," Jughead’s disastrous night at Veronica’s fancy party takes a surreal turn when Dilton hands him a mysterious belt that projects a dazzling hologram of a dapper, stylish version of himself—just in time to turn heads and dodge the fallout of being kicked out.

In "Mad, Mad World," Jo’s dog Rebel proves his worth when a pair of muggers threaten Mr. Smythe and Bingo, turning the tables on the dog’s longtime critic with a clever stunt involving whipped cream and quick reflexes.

In "Strength Is Power," Bingo’s world tilts when he discovers his parents are on board with gender equality—prompting him to launch a passionate (and hilariously misguided) campaign about male superiority based on strength. His confidence wavers, though, when he’s reminded, in no uncertain terms, that his own girlfriend might just be stronger than he is.