Archie at Riverdale High #2
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "First in Friendship," Archie reflects on the enduring bond with his best friend Jughead as yearbook season stirs memories of what’s to come—moments he knows he’ll never forget, even as he looks ahead to life beyond Riverdale High. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with Dan DeCarlo’s signature style, Rudy Lapick’s inks, Barry Grossman’s colors, and Bill Yoshida’s lettering, this 1972 issue captures a quiet, heartfelt moment in the heart of Riverdale. The cover by Dan DeCarlo and Rudy Lapick perfectly frames the story’s nostalgic mood.
In the quiet moments before the yearbook photos are taken, Archie reflects on the unshakable bond he shares with Jughead—loyalty that feels like home, even as the end of high school looms just beyond the current year.
In "Bees Are Beautiful," Archie reflects on the little moments that’ll be missed after graduation, sharing a quiet memory with Dilton about Mr. Weatherbee’s unexpected kindness—how the principal once helped Moose pass a test so he could play in the big game. It’s a warm, wistful look at the quiet moments that shape high school, full of humor and heart.
In "Home Is Where the Heart Is," Archie takes a heartfelt moment to honor Miss Grundy by leading the class in singing Riverdale High’s school song, "Blue and Gold," a nostalgic tribute set to the tune of "Auld Lang Syne." The story captures a quiet, warm moment of school pride and reflection, spotlighting the bond between students and a beloved teacher.
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Reprinted in Archie... Archie Andrews, Where Are You? Comics Digest Magazine #7 (1978), Jokebook Comics Digest Annual #4 (1979), Jughead's Double Digest #69 (2000), Jughead and Archie Double Digest #21 (2016), Archie at Riverdale High #1 (2018), Archie Milestones Jumbo Comics Digest #12 (2021)
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