Archie Annual #20
In "The Date," Pop Tate’s retirement from the Chok'lit Shoppe sends shockwaves through Riverdale, especially when his beloved shop is taken over by a new owner who’s anything but welcoming. As Pop settles into his Florida condo, the kids find themselves stuck in a world without their favorite hangout—and Jo might just be the one to help fix it. Written, drawn, and inked by Bob Bolling, with lettering by Bill Yoshida, this 1968 annual captures a quiet moment of change in a town built on routine. The cover, by Dan DeCarlo and Rudy Lapick, perfectly captures the bittersweet mood of a life turned new.
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Pop Tate announces his retirement, sells the shop, and moves to wonderful Wrinkle City in Florida. But Pop starts to feel lonely in his retirement condo, while the new owner of the Chok'lit Shoppe makes the kids miserable.
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