Archie #140
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Sand Crab," Archie’s well-intentioned attempt to boost Mr. Lodge’s reputation in South America backfires when his photo ends up on a reward poster for the elusive criminal "Killer" Kane—leading to Mr. Lodge’s mistaken arrest and Kane’s escape to Brazil. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with crisp, expressive art by Bill Vigoda, this 1963 tale blends classic Archie humor with a touch of international intrigue, all captured in a vibrant cover by Harry Lucey.
When Mr. Lodge’s reputation takes a dive in South America, Archie steps in to fix things with a little publicity—only to accidentally land his own photo on a reward poster for the elusive criminal "Killer" Kane. Now both Mr. Lodge is arrested and Kane’s on the run, fleeing to Brazil, all thanks to a mix-up that turns a PR stunt into a full-blown international incident.
In "Bulb Snatcher," Archie takes on the task of replacing a fluorescent tube for Pop, only to find himself tangled in a series of increasingly disastrous attempts—each ending with another shattered bulb. As the frustration mounts, Archie finally concedes, suggesting they just light the room with candles instead.
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Reprinted in Archie Giant Series Magazine #200 (1972), Archie Comics Digest #2 (1973), Archie Annual Digest #39 (1981), Archie's Double Digest Quarterly Magazine #4 (1982), Archie's Double Digest Magazine #116 (2000), Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #231 (2012), Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #311 (2020)
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