Archie Comics Digest #146

In "They Work Hard for the Money!", Veronica faces a major life change when her father decides she should leave Riverdale High for a private school to better fit her social standing. Archie steps in with a heartfelt reminder of Mr. Lodge’s own humble roots, challenging the notion that wealth defines worth. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with Dan DeCarlo’s signature style—penciled and inked by DeCarlo himself, with colors by Barry Grossman and letters by Bill Yoshida—this 1997 issue captures a classic moment of teenage honesty and family dynamics, all wrapped in a cover that perfectly captures the story’s playful tension.