Jughead & Friends Digest Magazine #26

When Jughead’s flute playing drives everyone to distraction—so bad it’s almost legendary—Peaches and the girls pretend they’re charmed just to be polite. Relieved, Jughead passes the instrument to Reggie, who quickly learns the hard way that some tunes are better left unplayed.

Archie spins a series of outrageous tales to impress Veronica, claiming he’s done heroic things he never actually did. When the local TV station airs his stories, he’s forced to make a quick exit—leaving behind a town full of confused fans and one very skeptical Veronica.

In "Who Do You Trust," Samantha finds herself in a sticky situation when Mr. Smythe, ever the stickler for rules, warns her not to host any wild parties while he's away. Moments later, a school bus full of young children breaks down outside, and with no one else around, Samantha lets them in—just to keep them safe. The real test begins when she realizes she’s the only one who can keep the peace.

In "Birthday Girl," Jughead takes it upon himself to cheer up a surprisingly downcast Miss Grundy, despite everyone telling him to stay out of it. What starts as a simple act of kindness unravels into a quiet moment of connection, revealing that sometimes the best way to show you care is to just… show up.

Jughead dives headfirst into the fiery world of Uncle Gator's Louisiana Lava Sauce, discovering a taste that leaves everyone else in agony—except, surprisingly, the new superintendent, who shares his passion. When Jughead’s enthusiasm leads to a disastrous coffee filter mishap that sends the faculty into a spicy panic, he might just have found an ally in the one person who can handle the heat.