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December 9, 2007

JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #136

JUGHEAD DOUBLE DIGEST #136
“His Hidden Talent”: Jughead discovers a hidden talent – although he hates to work himself, he devises a way to find work for others… a way that results in free snow removal AND free pizzas! Just what is Jughead’s marvelous new method for avoiding work? Be sure to read this issue to find out!
SCRIPT: George Gladir. ART: Fernando Ruiz.
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: December 5th, 2007
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: December 12th, 2007
On Sale on Newsstands: December 26th, 2007
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$3.69 US.


January 16, 2008

JUGHEAD’S DOUBLE DIGEST #137

JUGHEAD’S DOUBLE DIGEST #137
"Cold Hard Facts": Normally, a day off due to snow would make Jughead ecstatic, but this time there’s one complication too many and that’s got Jughead… and his stomach… grumbling!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski. ART: Henry Scarpelli.
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: January 16th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: January 23rd, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: February 5th, 2008
Full color digest format
$3.69 US.

April 4, 2008

JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #139




JUGHEAD’S DOUBLE DIGEST #139
A FOLLOW-UP TO LAST YEAR’S MOST TALKED-ABOUT BETTY & VERONICA STORY, “BAD BOY TROUBLE” – FEATURING RIVERDALE’S FAMOUS TEENS IN A REALISTIC STYLE!

“The Matchmakers Part 1”: It’s another tale of the teens from Riverdale High, done in a realistic style! This time, the romantic entanglements are reserved for Jughead, whom Archie, Betty, Reggie and Veronica agree needs a break from his “fifth wheel” status! Can the cunning matchmakers actually find a girl who will interest Jughead more than food and sleep? Another pillar of Archie Comics mythology hangs in the balance in this first installment of a 4-part epic, set to play out over the next few issues! Last year’s “Bad Boy Trouble” set the comics world on its ear as the teens were depicted in a realistic style. Comic book legends Joe Staton and Al Milgrom carry on that look, handling pencils and inks respectively, in what is sure to be one of the most intriguing Archie stories of the year!
SCRIPT: Melanie Morgan.
ART: Joe Staton.
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: April 2nd, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: April 9th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: April 292nd, 2008
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$3.69 US.

May 7, 2008

JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #140










JUGHEAD’S DOUBLE DIGEST #140
CONTINUING THE FOLLOW-UP TO LAST YEAR’S MOST TALKED-ABOUT BETTY & VERONICA STORY, “BAD BOY TROUBLE” – FEATURING RIVERDALE’S FAMOUS TEENS IN A REALISTIC STYLE!

“The Match Makers Part 2”: Picking up where last issue left off, Archie, Betty, Reggie and Veronica carry out their plan to play “matchmaker” for Jughead and break him free of his “fifth wheel” status! The boys bring Jughead to the movies and the girls bring Sandy Sanchez in an elaborate scheme to have them “accidentally” run into one another! When Jughead and Sandy catch on to the scheme, they decide to turn the tables and pretend to be in love… or are they?! It’s another intriguing chapter in this 4-part epic! Last year’s “Bad Boy Trouble” set the comics world on its ear as the teens were depicted in a realistic style. Comic book legends Joe Staton and Al Milgrom carry on that look, handling pencils and inks respectively, in what is sure to be one of the more intriguing Archie stories of the year!
SCRIPT: Melanie Morgan. ART: Joe Staton.
PLUS: Other new and classic tales! SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: May 7th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: May 14th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: May 27th, 2008
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$3.69 US.

June 11, 2008

JUGHEAD'??S DOUBLE DIGEST #141








JUGHEAD’S DOUBLE DIGEST #141
THE EPIC SAGA OF JUGHEAD’S NEW LOVE LIFE… AND NEW, REALISTIC LOOK… CONTINUES!

“The Matchmakers Part 3”: After “setting up” Jughead and Sandy, matchmakers Archie, Betty, Reggie and Veronica are surprised at how well their plan is working.  Especially when studious, athletic Sandy starts neglecting both her studies and her girls’ softball team in favor of spending time with Jughead.  Make that Forsythe, as he now prefers to be called.  Exchanging his trademark “crown” hat for a typical baseball cap, it seems like Sandy is having quite the influence on the once unique soul.  Unless of course it’s all a big put-on.  The gang isn’t so sure when they see how well Jughead and Sandy interact as partners in the couples’ competition at the school picnic!  It’s another intriguing chapter in this 4-part epic!  Last year’s “Bad Boy Trouble” set the comics world on its ear as the teens were depicted in a realistic style.  Comic book legends Joe Staton and Al Milgrom carry on that look, handling pencils and inks respectively, in what is sure to be one of the more intriguing Archie stories of the year! 
SCRIPT: Melanie Morgan.  ART: Joe Staton. 
PLUS: Other new and classic tales! 
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents. 
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: June 11th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: June 18th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: July 1st, 2008
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$3.69 US.

July 16, 2008

JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #142

 










JUGHEAD’S DOUBLE DIGEST #142
THE THRILLING CONCLUSION TO THE EPIC SAGA OF JUGHEAD’S NEW LOVE LIFE… FEATURING JUGHEAD’S NEW, REALISTIC LOOK!
“The MatchMakers Part 4”: Having “set-up” Jughead and Sandy, matchmakers Archie, Betty, Reggie and Veronica now must face off against them in the couples’ competition at the school picnic. The friends are surprised at how well Jughead and Sandy work together in the contest… especially for a “new couple!” Is their relationship the “real deal,” or have they merely set up those who set them up? Find out for yourself in the thrilling conclusion to this intriguing 4-part tale! Last year’s “Bad Boy Trouble” set the comics world on its ear as the teens were depicted in a realistic style. Comic book legends Joe Staton and Al Milgrom carry on that look, handling pencils and inks respectively, in what is sure to be one of the more intriguing Archie stories of the year!
SCRIPT: Melanie Morgan.
ART: Joe Staton.
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: July 16th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: July 23rd, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: August 5th, 2008
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$3.69 US.

August 21, 2008

JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #143

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JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #143
"Mow Money": Jughead's dad insists he take a job mowing a neighbor's lawn, but Jughead just isn't "cut" out for work!
SCRIPT AND ART: Fernando Ruiz.
"The Passionate Rival": After an ineffectual picnic date with Jughead on the beach, Ethel decides she'd be better off dating a robot and Dilton's robot obliges!
SCRIPT: George Gladir.
ART: Tim Kennedy.
"The Paws that Refresh": When Jughead enters Hot Dog in a dog surfing contest, Reggie ends up "all wet!"
SCRIPT: George Gladir.
ART: Bill Galvan.
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: August 20th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: August 27th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: September 9th, 2008
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$3.69 US.

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September 24, 2008

JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #144






JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #144
"Fool Pigeon": In an attempt to swing Veronica's attention away from Reggie's flashiness and back to him, Archie hopes to romance her with love notes from a homing pigeon. Of course, there's no guarantee the bird will deliver the message to the intended recipient!
SCRIPT AND ART: Fernando Ruiz.
"The Expert Supreme": In order to not be noticed making multiple trips to the food sample area of the discount warehouse store, Jughead does the unthinkable: he appears in public without his trademark crown cap!
SCRIPT: George Gladir.
ART: Fernando Ruiz.
"Too Much is Not Enough": Both Jughead and Archie plan to indulge themselves this weekend - Jughead with a smorgasbord of food, and Archie with a bevy of beauties to date!
SCRIPT: Kathleen Webb.
ART: Pat Kennedy.
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: October 1st, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: October 8th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: October 21st, 2008
176-page, full color digest
$3.69 US.

November 5, 2008

JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #145

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JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #145
"Pizza and Good Cheer!": Take Jughead, some pizza pies, a giving heart, mix it up with good cheer and what have you got? A yuletide tale that will warm your heart... and your belly!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski.
ART: Fernando Ruiz.
"Tree Fortified": Archie searches for the perfect Christmas tree, but the only problem is the perfect Christmas tree is also the perfect cover for woodland creatures!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski.
ART: Stan Goldberg.
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: November 5th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: November 12th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: November 25th, 2008
176-page, full color digest
$3.69 US.

December 10, 2008

JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #146


 
 

JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #146
"Worry Flurry": Mrs. Jones worries that her husband and Jughead aren't getting enough physical activity... and then worries some more over all the injuries and trouble such activity could cause! 
SCRIPT: George Gladir. 
ART: Jeff Shultz. 
"Dishing It Out": A competition between school cafeteria managers allows Jughead to see Miss Beazly in action. Can her rival take the heat, or will she get out of the kitchen? 
SCRIPT: Bill Golliher. 
ART: Stan Goldberg. 
"The Recycling Game": The gang figures out the perfect way to battle the recession and help the environment at the same time: recycle their cans and bottles for cash! 
SCRIPT: George Gladir. 
ART: Randy Elliott. 
PLUS: Other new and classic tales! 
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents. 
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups! 
Shipping Date: December 10th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: December 17th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: December 30th, 2008 
176-page, full color digest
$3.69 US.

January 21, 2009

JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #147











JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #147

"The Big UFO Scare": The truth is out there... and it has something to do with a sky full of bright glowing orbs. Is Riverdale being invaded? Jughead and Archie aim to find out!

SCRIPT: George Gladir

ART: Rex Lindsey

"Pet Set": Veronica takes Jughead to the "Doggie Heaven Boutique" to show him and Hot Dog "how the other canines live!" But the grass isn't always greener on the other side of the doghouse!

SCRIPT: George Gladir

ART: Pat Kennedy

"The Intruder": Snowed-in by sub-zero temperatures, Jughead warms up his imagination by reading classic adventure novels, and imagining himself in the heart of the action!

SCRIPT: George Gladir

ART: Pat Kennedy

PLUS: Other new and classic tales!

SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents

BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!

Shipping Date: January 21st, 2009

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: January 28th, 2009

On Sale on Newsstands: February 10th, 2009

176-page, full color digest

$3.69 US.

February 25, 2009

JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #148









JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #148

"A Tip of the Hat": Jughead begins to think his trademark crown cap may be too recognizable and decides he'd like a change of pace in his headwear. Will Jughead's look be changed forever, or is this merely a detour for Riverdale's "crown" prince of mirth?

SCRIPT: George Gladir.

ART: Tim Kennedy.

"The Fame Game": Despite advice from the famous snowboarder known as "the Zooming Carrot," Archie continues to be "the Klutzy Carrot!"

SCRIPT: George Gladir.

ART: Tim Kennedy.

"Problems and Solutions": Jughead offers solutions to some of the problems faced today... but the biggest problem may be getting people to take him seriously!

SCRIPT: George Gladir.

ART: Jeff Shultz.

PLUS: Other new and classic tales!

SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.

BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!

Shipping Date: February 25th, 2009

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: March 4th, 2009

On Sale on Newsstands: March 17th, 2009

176-page, full color digest

$3.99 US.

April 1, 2009

JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #149





JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #149
"The Gourmet Glutton": To help boost Pop Tate's sales, Jughead starts an internet-only show starring himself as a food expert... and the first eatery he reviews is Pop's, of course!
SCRIPT: George Gladir
ART: Bill Galvan
"Physical Activity": Jughead goes for a check up, but he's so nervous he's liable to check out before the doctor arrives!
SCRIPT: Bill Golliher
ART: Tim Kennedy
"Girl Guile": With more and more boys coming up with creative ways to ask their prom dates out, Ethel decides to follow suit with a clever ploy to get Jughead to ask her to the prom!
SCRIPT: George Gladir
ART: Stan Goldberg
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: April 1st, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: April 8th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: April 21st, 2009
176-page, full color digest
$ 3.99 US

May 6, 2009

JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #150





JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #150
150th ISSUE SPECTACULAR
"Rip Van Juggie": After gorging himself in a hot dog eating contest, Jughead falls into a deep sleep... and envisions a future that can cause more nightmares than even too many hot dogs!
SCRIPT: George Gladir
ART: Pat Kennedy
"Meat of Champions": Reggie is certain that Jughead's choppers have finally met their match when Jughead accepts the new steakhouse's "eat a 72 ounce steak in 60 seconds" challenge!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Fernando Ruiz
"Family Resemblance": Put on your hazard gear - it's an Andrews family reunion, and clumsiness runs in the family!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Bob Bolling
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: May 6th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: May 13th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: May 26th, 2009
176-page, full color digest
$3.99 US

June 10, 2009

ARCHIE COMICS FIRST LOOKS: JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #151


JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #151




"The Big Meltdown": Jughead pretends to date Ethel to keep himself stuffed with her delicious homemade cookies, but he's mortified when photos of Ethel feeding him spread across the internet. Will his pride lead to a "breakup," or are his cravings for sweets too strong?
SCRIPT: George Gladir
ART: Pat Kennedy




"The Flip is a Flop": When Archie asks Jughead how to choose between Betty and Veronica, Jughead suggests he flip a coin...and flip some burgers in exchange for the advice!
SCRIPT: George Gladir
ART: Bob Bolling




"Fish Food": Jughead and his dad go on a fishing trip, and manage to catch a lot of snack food along the way!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Pat Kennedy
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: June 10th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: June 17th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: June 30th, 2009
176-page, full color digest
$3.99 US

September 30, 2009

JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #154


JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #154


"Movie Madness": Picking up where the story "The Screen Test" from JUGHEAD & FRIENDS DIGEST #33 left off, Veronica's dog Mitzy and Jughead's dog Hot Dog head to Hollywood in hopes of achieving doggy stardom. But can the canine cut-ups cut it with the big dogs?
SCRIPT: George Gladir
ART: Jeff Shultz


"The Good Life": Jughead proves that over-scheduled, over-worked kids are a "sign" of the times - literally!
SCRIPT: George Gladir
ART: Tim Kennedy


"Wordplay": Question: who makes endless word associations? Answer: Jughead after cramming for a test!
SCRIPT AND ART: Tim Kennedy
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: September 30th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: October 7th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: October 20th, 2009
176-page, full color digest
$3.99 US

November 4, 2009

JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #155










JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #155
"The Film Maker": After his experience in Hollywood last issue, Jughead decides to become a filmmaker. Will audiences "quack up" when they see his "duck-umentary?"
SCRIPT: George Gladir
ART: Jeff Shultz
"Lunch Break": Everyone knows there's "no free lunch"... or is there? If anyone can find out, it's Jughead!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Bill Galvan
"Poe Boy": While writing a report on the macabre bard of Baltimore, Jughead learns that nothing's im-POE-ssible when it comes to the imagination!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Bill Galvan
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: November 4th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Shops: November 11th, 2009
Newsstands: November 24th, 2009
176-page, full color digest
$3.99 US

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