Jughead's Double Digest #187

Archie sets out to snap proof of the impossible, chasing down sightings from flying reindeer to ghostly sightings—only to stumble upon something far more shocking than any legend: Jughead, mid-kiss, with Ethel after she hands him a Christmas gift.

In "Wrap Session," Archie is determined to impress Betty and Veronica by wrapping their gifts himself—until his attempts go hilariously wrong. Forced to swap gifts and ask the other girl for help, he finds himself caught in a tangled web of rivalry, laughter, and last-minute fixes.

In "Swift Shift," Archie and Jughead take turns watching the football game on TV—Jughead fixated on the action, Archie utterly distracted by the cheerleaders. The moment-to-moment clash of priorities unfolds with classic, low-stakes humor.

In "Class Act," newly appointed Riverdale High teacher Jack Gordon faces a familiar challenge: reconnecting with Archie and the gang as more than just their old friend. As he tries to maintain a professional distance, the students—especially Jughead—struggle to take him seriously, turning his classroom into a daily comedy of errors.

In "As Others See You," Archie, Jughead, and Reggie mock Miss Grundy and Mr. Weatherbee by imitating their speech—only to find themselves outwitted when the teachers return the favor, mirroring their antics with perfectly timed precision. The story captures the playful chaos of high school humor, where the line between prank and payback blurs in a single, hilarious exchange.

In "The Rivals," Mr. Smythe’s long-standing rivalry with Bingo takes a personal turn when he tries to win back his daughter Samantha’s attention—only to accidentally drive Bingo out of the house again, sparking a dramatic standoff that leaves Samantha refusing to eat for days.

Jughead’s reluctant holiday outing takes a turn when Archie, Reggie, Betty, and Veronica drag him into caroling—only to use the excuse as a cover for setting up a surprise Christmas party in his honor. With festive tunes and playful chaos, the gang’s plan unfolds in the quiet of Riverdale’s winter streets.