Archie #561
In "It's My Life!", Archie faces a classic high-stakes dilemma: racing to the school shop with only his hands as a ruler, he must keep his measurements exact—no adjustments, no second chances. Written by Fernando Ruiz and brought to life with vibrant energy by Stan Goldberg’s art and Bob Smith’s inks, this 2005 issue captures the small, heartfelt chaos of teenage responsibility, all under Barry Grossman’s warm colors and Vickie Williams’ crisp lettering. The cover, penciled by Goldberg and inked by Jon D'Agostino, perfectly captures Archie’s determined stride.
Archie’s in a rush to cut wood for a school project, but without a ruler, he’s forced to measure using his hands—now he’s got to keep his hands perfectly still, or all his effort’s for nothing. It’s a classic case of teenage overconfidence meeting the physics of precision.
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Reprinted in Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #233 (2012), Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #243 (2013), Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #244 (2013), Archie 1000 Page Comics Celebration #[nn] (2014), Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #254 (2014), Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #265 (2016), Archie 1000 Page Comics Shindig #[nn] (2016), Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #323 (2021), Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #324 (2021), Archie Giant Comics Flash #[nn] (2022), Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #334 (2022)
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