Archie at Riverdale High #46
In "Double Header," Archie at Riverdale High #46 (1977), a new student named Gene "Scooter" Jackson shakes up the school's struggling baseball team with his lightning-fast reflexes—despite his small frame, he's a standout shortstop. When Northfield High's Mean Mike Mapes tries to end Scooter's streak by deliberately spiking him, the injury threatens to end his season—and the team’s hopes—before they’ve even begun. Written by Frank Doyle and illustrated by Stan Goldberg, with inks by Jon D'Agostino, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Bill Yoshida, the cover by Stan Goldberg captures the moment of tension.
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Archie discovers a new Riverdale High student who turns the school's struggling baseball team around: Gene "Scooter" Jackson, a diminutive kid whose incredible speed makes him an incredible shortstop. To take Scooter out of commission, Northfield High's Mean Mike Mapes deliberately spikes him in the leg, destroying his speed.
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