Archie Annual Digest #38

In "The Rising Son," Archie and Jughead find themselves wrongly accused of drug use at the police station, leading to a tense moment where Archie’s dad steps in to clear his name. As the boys are released, they reflect on the misunderstanding with Mr. Andrews, grappling with the real issue of how appearances can be deceiving. Written by Dick Malmgren and illustrated with signature charm by Dan DeCarlo—whose inks by Rudy Lapick and lettering by Bill Yoshida complete the classic look—this 1981 Archie Annual Digest #38 features a cover by Dan DeCarlo that captures the story’s earnest tone.