Archie #236

In "The Final Curtain," Archie finds himself in an unusually serious mood, looking down on his parents' nightly TV habits with the smug confidence of a young intellectual. As he tries to steer them toward more "enlightening" pastimes, the familiar rhythm of Riverdale life begins to tilt in unexpected ways. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with Harry Lucey’s expressive art, Chic Stone’s inks, Barry Grossman’s colors, and Bill Yoshida’s lettering, this 1974 issue captures a rare moment of introspection from the always-optimistic teen. The cover by Dan DeCarlo and Rudy Lapick perfectly frames the story’s mix of humor and quiet heart.