Cover: Dan DeCarlo & Rudy Lapick

Archie #220

Aug 1972 · Archie · 0.20 USD

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“The Natural Thing”

In "The Natural Thing," a prehistoric twist on summer fun sees Veronica declaring the season officially open—convincing everyone except Jughead that the civilized move is to head to the shore for a tan. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with vibrant art by Harry Lucey, this 1972 classic features inks by Marty Epp, colors by Barry Grossman, and lettering by Bill Yoshida, with a cover by Dan DeCarlo and Rudy Lapick.

writer Frank Doyle · artist Harry Lucey · inker Marty Epp · colorist Barry Grossman · letterer Bill Yoshida · cover Dan DeCarlo, Rudy Lapick

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Cast · 5 characters

Archie Andrews Betty Cooper Jughead Jones Reggie Mantle Veronica Lodge

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writer Frank Doyle

artist Harry Lucey

inker Marty Epp

colorist Barry Grossman

letterer Bill Yoshida

cover pencils Dan DeCarlo

cover inks Rudy Lapick

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Prehistoric Veronica declares that the summer season has begun, and convinces everyone except Jughead that the civilized thing to do in summer is to go to the shore to get a tan.

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