Cover: Dan DeCarlo

Archie Annual #22

Dec 1970 · Archie · 0.25 USD

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“The Brighter Side”

In "The Brighter Side," Archie parts with his stake in an oyster boat, setting Jughead on a quest to find a fabled lost oyster bed alongside Girtha Gooseby. Meanwhile, Ethel, hearing rumors of Jughead’s solo adventure with another girl, resolves to join the journey—no matter the cost. Written and illustrated by Bob Bolling, with colors by Barry Grossman and letters by Bill Yoshida, this 1970 annual features Dan DeCarlo’s signature cover art, capturing the lighthearted chaos of Riverdale’s most mischievous trio.

writer, artist Bob Bolling · colorist Barry Grossman · letterer Bill Yoshida · cover Dan DeCarlo

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Cast · 2 characters

Hap Holliday Li'l Jinx

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writer, artist Bob Bolling

colorist Barry Grossman

letterer Bill Yoshida

cover pencils, inks Dan DeCarlo

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Archie sells his share of an oyster boat, forcing Jughead to look for a legendary lost oyster bed with Girtha Gooseby. And when Ethel hears that Jughead is on a boat alone with another woman, she decides to inject herself into the situation.

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