Archie #188
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Howling Success," Archie finds himself in a sticky situation when he’s sent to the cleaners with his old baby blanket—only to accidentally prick his thumb, prompting Betty and Veronica to witness him sucking on it. Their shocked reactions spark a moment of playful tension, as Veronica draws a firm line at any "regression," leaving Archie to navigate the awkward aftermath with his usual mix of charm and clumsiness. The story, written by Frank Doyle and illustrated by Harry Lucey, captures a classic Archie moment with warmth and humor, all framed by Dan DeCarlo’s iconic cover art with Rudy Lapick’s inks.
In "Howling Success," Hot Dog’s accidental howl during a music practice earns Fred Andrews’ rare praise, sparking a chain of reactions that leaves the Archies flustered and on the move. Insulted by the comment, they storm out of the Andrews’ house, only to find their music met with confusion—or worse—everywhere they go.
In "Childhood Daze," Archie tries to do his mother a favor by taking his old baby blanket to the cleaners—only to accidentally prick his thumb, leading Betty and Veronica to witness him clutching the blanket and sucking his thumb. Their shocked reactions spark a moment of playful teasing, with Veronica quick to distance herself if Archie’s really regressing, leaving Archie flustered and the situation hilariously awkward.
In "Master Mind," Archie’s confidence in his own willpower becomes the perfect setup for Betty’s quiet manipulation—her flattery turning his determination into her own advantage. With Reggie and Jughead on hand to crack jokes and enjoy the show, Archie’s self-proclaimed mastery of his fate takes a surprisingly comical turn.
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Reprinted in Everything's Archie! #F4493 (1969), Archi #393 (1970), Everything's Archie! #9090 (1970), Archie Giant Series Magazine #225 (1974), Archie Giant Series Magazine #232 (1975), Archie Comics Digest #50 (1981), Archie's Double Digest Magazine #30 (1987), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #3 (1987), Archie Comics Digest #197 (2003), Archie 1000 Page Comics Bonanza #[nn] (2014), Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #250 (2014), Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #309 (2020), Archie Milestones Jumbo Comics Digest #14 (2022)
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