Archie #521
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Color Commentary," Archie questions whether Veronica’s new lipstick is truly different—or just a rebranded version of her old favorite. With Dilton’s scientific precision and a dash of teenage skepticism, Archie sets out to test the theory, turning a simple beauty choice into a full-blown investigation. Written by Craig Boldman and brought to life with vibrant art by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith, and colors by Barry Grossman, this 2002 issue captures the charm and humor of Riverdale’s classic dynamics—complete with a cover by Goldberg and Smith that perfectly captures the moment.
In "Color Commentary," Veronica tries out a new lipstick shade, confident it’s a fresh look—until Archie insists it’s just the old one with a fancier name. Determined to prove his point, he enlists Dilton’s scientific expertise to analyze the pigment, turning a simple beauty debate into a full-blown lab experiment.
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Reprinted in Archie Comics Digest #242 (2008), Archie Comics Digest #247 (2008), Archie 1000 Page Comics Bonanza #[nn] (2014), Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #250 (2014), Archie 1000 Page Comics Blow-Out #[nn] (2015), World of Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #49 (2015), Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #261 (2015), Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #271 (2016), Archie 1000 Page Comics Spree #[nn] (2016)
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