Archie at Riverdale High #89
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Winning Hand," the ever-scheming Sidney Snavely devises a devious plan to humiliate Archie, Betty, and Veronica by tricking them into donating to a fake charity called "Save the Hermit Hugabear." With Cheryl Blossom and Jason Blossom leading the charge from Pembrooke Academy, the prank seems set to succeed—until Sidney’s true intentions begin to surface. Written by Frank Doyle and illustrated by Dan DeCarlo, with inks by Jim DeCarlo, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Bill Yoshida, this 1982 classic features a cover by Dan DeCarlo and Jim DeCarlo that captures the mischievous spirit of the scheme.
In "The Winning Hand," Archie and Chuck watch in stunned silence as Chuck’s karate opponent effortlessly splits a brick wall and a thick log with his bare hands—leaving Chuck shaken and questioning whether he’s ready to face such a formidable rival. The tension builds as Chuck grapples with doubt, and Archie tries to rally his friend before the match begins.
In "The Virtuous Villain," Cheryl Blossom and the Pembrooke Academy elite enlist the scheming Sidney Snavely to orchestrate a cruel prank on Archie, Betty, and Veronica—tricking them into donating to a fake charity called "Save the Hermit Hugabear." But as the plan unfolds, it becomes clear that Sidney’s idea of mischief might just have a twist all his own.
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Reprinted in Betty and Veronica Comics Digest Magazine #6 (1983), Archie Annual Digest #54 (1989), Archie... Archie Andrews, Where Are You? Comics Digest Magazine #62 (1989), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #6 (1994), Cheryl Blossom Special #3 (1995)
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