Jughead & Friends Digest Magazine #23
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Real World?", Jughead's trademark goofiness draws crowds to Pop Tate's, but when Cornthwaite starts outdoing him at Segarini's to impress Jillian, the diner's regulars start drifting away. Written by Craig Boldman and illustrated by Rex Lindsey with inks by Rich Koslowski, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Bill Yoshida, this 2007 digest tale explores the line between performance and authenticity—while keeping the charm and humor that define Riverdale’s most laid-back resident. The cover by Fernando Ruiz and Bob Smith captures the moment with a playful, expressive flair.
In "The Real World?", Jughead finds himself unexpectedly pulled through Dilton’s dimensional doorway into the real world, where he meets the actual staff of Archie Comics and gets an inside look at how his own adventures come to life—right down to the ink, the deadlines, and the occasional coffee break. It’s a funny, behind-the-scenes peek at the creative process, all seen through the hungry eyes of the world’s most legendary teen.
Archie’s convinced Veronica’s about to break her promise to him—especially when Reggie shows up with two concert tickets, and Archie’s convinced she’ll ditch him for the rock show. With his usual mix of over-the-top nerves and teenage logic, he starts shadowing her, trying to catch her in the act.
In "Paper Doll," Jo and her friends face a quiet mystery when the neighborhood’s newspaper delivery stops, sparking concern and curiosity. When Bingo and Teddy take it upon themselves to uncover the truth, they stumble into a small but surprising secret that ties the whole community together.
In this delightfully quirky tale from *Jughead & Friends Digest Magazine #23*, Jo finds herself behind the wheel of a flashy Super Wiener car, dishing out hot dogs to the masses. When Jughead catches wind of her new gig, his appetite for both food and fun takes a surprising turn—especially when they end up at an In Zinc (NSYNC) concert, where the real treat might just be the moment itself.
In "Odd Man Out," Jughead’s trademark goofiness is what draws crowds to Pop Tate’s, but when Cornthwaite starts outdoing him at Segarini’s, the customers start drifting away. Jughead quickly realizes Cornthwaite’s antics aren’t just for laughs—they’re a clumsy attempt to impress Jillian. With a mix of wit and charm, he sets things right, bringing the two together in a way that quietly changes the balance of the town’s most popular hangout.
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↩ Reprints That Wilkin Boy #29 (1974), Pep #315 (1976), That Wilkin Boy #40 (1977), That Wilkin Boy #45 (1979), Archie & Friends #49 (2001), Archie's Pal Jughead Comics #143 (2002), Betty and Veronica Spectacular #54 (2002), Archie's Pal Jughead Comics #144 (2002)
Reprinted in Archie's Super Comics Digest #2 (2012), World of Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #22 (2012)
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