Cover: Dan DeCarlo

Archie Annual Digest #49

Jan 1986 · Archie · 1.25 USD

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“Crabby Couple”

In "Crabby Couple," Archie faces a classic dilemma: choosing between a night out with Veronica at a concert and catching the final episode of his favorite TV show. With Veronica offering to tape the episode on her new VCR, the question becomes whether trust in technology can save the day—or just make things worse. The story captures the timeless charm of Riverdale’s teenage antics, with Dan DeCarlo’s iconic cover art bringing the playful tension to life.

inker Rudy Lapick · colorist Barry Grossman · letterer Bill Yoshida · cover Dan DeCarlo

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Cast · 7 characters

Archie Andrews Betty Cooper Dilton Doiley Jughead Jones Reggie Mantle Smithers Veronica Lodge

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inker Rudy Lapick

colorist Barry Grossman

letterer Bill Yoshida

cover pencils, inks Dan DeCarlo

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Archie realizes that if he takes Veronica to a concert on Friday night he will miss the last episode of his favorite TV program, but Veronica says she can tape the program on her new VCR.

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