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Cover: Dan DeCarlo & Rudy Lapick

Archie #214

Dec 1971 · Archie · 0.15 USD
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In "Who Scent Him?", Archie and Jughead confront Pop about what they believe is prejudice when he refuses to serve their friend Josh—only to discover the real culprit is their own unpaid tabs. Written by Frank Doyle and illustrated by Harry Lucey with inks by Marty Epp, this 1971 classic captures the gang’s signature humor and heart, with a subtle twist on loyalty and responsibility. The cover by Dan DeCarlo and Rudy Lapick perfectly captures the moment’s playful tension.

Contains 5 stories
Who Scent Him?
6 pp · Teen, Humor
Archie AndrewsVeronica LodgeMr. LodgeSmithersProfessor CranwellProfessor Clodfugle

In "Who Scent Him?", Archie stumbles into a scent-sational dilemma when Mr. Lodge's company struggles to create the perfect cologne—too manly, not manly enough—until Archie steps in with a surprisingly spot-on mix. With a dash of humor and a pinch of teenage intuition, he might just have the formula for success.

Praise Wordy
1 pp · Humor, Children
Li'l JinxHap Holliday
A Nose for News
5 pp · Humor, Teen
Archie AndrewsJughead JonesVeronica LodgeBetty CooperReggie MantleMary AndrewsMr. LodgeSmithers

In "A Nose for News," Archie and Veronica stumble upon a stack of old 1920s newspapers, leading them to dramatically conclude the world has slipped back into a new Depression—much to the narrator’s dry amusement.

Color Them Red
5 pp · Teen, Humor
Archie AndrewsJughead JonesPop TateJosh

In "Color Them Red," Archie and Jughead confront Pop about what they believe is racial prejudice when he refuses to serve their friend Josh—only to learn the real reason is far less dramatic: they’re the ones who haven’t paid their tabs. The story quietly unpacks a moment of misunderstanding with humor and heart, spotlighting the contrast between assumptions and reality.

Decisions, Decisions
5 pp · Teen, Humor
Archie AndrewsJughead JonesVeronica LodgeBetty CooperSmithers

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CGC 9.6 · 1 in census $30*
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Full credits

inker Marty Epp
letterer Bill Yoshida
cover pencils Dan DeCarlo
cover inks Rudy Lapick

Reprints

Reprinted in Archie... Archie Andrews, Where Are You? Comics Digest Magazine #3 (1977), The Jughead Jones Comics Digest #2 (1977), Jokebook Comics Digest Annual #1 (1977), Archie's Double Digest Magazine #11 (1984), Archie's Double Digest Magazine #20 (1986), Archie's Double Digest Magazine #33 (1988), Archie's Double Digest Magazine #35 (1988), Archie Americana Series #4 (1998), Archie #5

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