Archie #552
In "A Chance to Shine!", Archie finds himself caught between Mr. Lodge’s fashion choice and Veronica’s sharp taste when he’s asked to help pick out a jacket for her—only to see her reaction from the store window. As the gang rallies to convince her that style is more than just looks, a simple shopping trip turns into a lighthearted test of confidence and cool. Written by Craig Boldman and brought to life with vibrant art by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith, and colors by Barry Grossman, this 2004 issue captures the charm of Riverdale’s classic dynamics. The cover, also by Goldberg and Smith, perfectly captures the moment’s playful tension.
In "Plaidness Madness," Archie finds himself caught between Mr. Lodge’s questionable fashion sense and Veronica’s sharp eye when he’s enlisted to help pick out a jacket for her—only to face her immediate disdain upon seeing the chosen plaid. As the gang rallies to convince Veronica that the trend is actually stylish, a battle of tastes and confidence unfolds in the most unexpectedly hilarious way.
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Reprinted in Archie Comics Digest #259 (2010), Archie Comics Digest #260 (2010), World of Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #11 (2011), Archie 1000 Page Mega Comics Digest #[nn] (2014), Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #256 (2015), World of Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #46 (2015), Jughead and Archie Double Digest #10 (2015), Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #273 (2016), Archie 1000 Page Comics Festival #[nn] (2017), Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #282 (2017), Archie Milestones Jumbo Comics Digest #9 (2020), Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #315 (2021)
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