Cover: Dan DeCarlo

Archie Comics Digest #1

Aug 1973 · Archie · 0.50 USD

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“The Clock”

In "The Clock," Archie's repeated broken dates push Betty to the edge, leading her to dramatically attempt to eliminate him with falling trees and runaway brick wagons. With Jughead stepping in to suggest peace, Archie must navigate a surprisingly volatile romance where every moment feels like a ticking time bomb. Written by Frank Doyle and illustrated by Harry Lucey, with inks by Mario Acquaviva and letters by Mario Acquaviva, the issue features a cover by Dan DeCarlo.

writer Frank Doyle · artist Harry Lucey · inker, letterer Mario Acquaviva · cover Dan DeCarlo

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Cast · 8 characters

Archie Andrews Betty Cooper Jughead Jones Li'l Jinx Midge Klump Moose Mason Reggie Mantle Veronica Lodge

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writer Frank Doyle

artist Harry Lucey

inker, letterer Mario Acquaviva

cover pencils Dan DeCarlo

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When Archie breaks a date with Betty again, she snaps and decides to murder him. After Betty makes several attempts on Archie's life, involving falling trees and wagons full of bricks, Jughead suggests that Archie try to pacify her.

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