Archie 1000 Page Comics Celebration #[nn]
In "The Usual Crowd," Archie's small town grapples with a big decision when the City Council proposes raising homeowners' taxes to fund park improvements. Fred’s sudden decision to run for City Council sparks a friendly yet heated rivalry with Hal Cooper, turning neighbors into campaign allies and opponents—and testing the bonds of friendship in Riverdale. With art by Stan Goldberg and a cover by Dan DeCarlo Jr., this 1000th issue celebration captures the town’s familiar charm with a side of political drama.
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When the City Council proposes to raise homeowners' taxes to provide for park funding, Fred gets angry and decides to run for City Council. Opposing him is Hal Cooper, who thinks it’s a great idea to fund the park with increased taxes. Soon, the two men and their families are divided on the tax issue, and everyone is campaigning for their ideas.
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