Archie #548
In "The Big Rush!", Archie gets a heartfelt idea when Mr. Lodge shows unexpected nostalgia over an old Jack-in-the-box in a store window. Without telling him, Archie sets out to restore the toy as a surprise gift, leading to a lighthearted and earnest adventure. Written by Craig Boldman and brought to life with warm, classic flair by Stan Goldberg (pencils) and Bob Smith (inks), this 2004 issue captures the charm of Riverdale’s everyday moments.
When Mr. Lodge spots an old Jack-in-the-box in a shop window, a wave of nostalgia hits him—only Archie sees his chance to surprise him. Without a word, Archie buys the box, spends time fixing it up, and plans a heartfelt gift, hoping to bring a smile to the usually gruff businessman’s face.
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Reprinted in Archie Comics Digest #263 (2010), Archie's Double Digest Magazine #212 (2010), Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #217 (2011), Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #253 (2014), Archie 1000 Page Comics Hoopla #[nn] (2017), Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #278 (2017), Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #288 (2018), World of Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #88 (2019)
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