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Archie 1000 Page Comics 75th Anniversary Bash #[nn]
In "Mess Code," the Archie Comics 75th Anniversary Bash hits a home run with a classic high school sports tale that’s equal parts humor and heart. When the baseball team’s pitching woes hit a wall, Coach Kleats stumbles upon a surprising talent—just a kid tossing apple cores with uncanny precision—only to discover that his new star vanishes by Monday. Written by George Gladir and brought to life with dynamic energy by Samm Schwartz (art and inks), this story captures the charm and chaos of small-town school life, all in a 14.99 USD celebration of Archie’s enduring legacy.
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No one on the baseball team can pitch. Coach Kleats wanders the hallways and finds a tall boy who is great throwing an apple core. Coach hustles him to baseball practice where he proves to be just as good with a baseball. Unfortunately, when Monday comes, the pitching phenom is not around.
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