Jughead & Friends Digest Magazine #25

In "In a Jam," Betty tries to shake up her lunch routine by making something new—only to realize she forgot to buy ingredients, leaving her stuck with the same old peanut butter and jelly sandwich she’s been avoiding. The story captures her increasingly frantic attempts to avoid the inevitable, all while Jo watches with quiet amusement.

In this lighthearted five-page tale from *Jughead & Friends Digest Magazine #25*, Dimples Delush sets her sights on winning Bingo’s attention away from Samantha, using her usual charm and flair—only to have her scheme accidentally unravel when Mr. Smythe steps in at the worst (or best?) possible moment. With playful misdirection and classic teen drama, it’s a quick, cheeky slice of high school hijinks.

In "Slice of Life," Mr. Smythe grows suspicious when Samantha starts acting strangely after watching a soap opera about a young girl marrying an older man—leading to a series of awkward, well-intentioned misunderstandings that only get more absurd as the day goes on.

When the Superintendent pays a surprise visit, Mr. Weatherbee cracks down on school decor—ordering Archie and Jughead to scrub off every smiling face sticker they’ve plastered around the halls. With time running out and the principal watching, the two friends face a sticky situation that’s equal parts prank and punishment.

Veronica, fed up with Riverdale’s endless winter, convinces her father to take her and Betty on a weekend trip to the scorching heat of Death Valley—where the sun beats down and the desert stretches endlessly. With no idea what to expect, the girls trade snow boots for sun hats, bracing for a getaway that’s as much about escape as it is about discovery.