Archie Comics Digest #242

In "Career Fear," Archie and the Riverdale High crew face a surprising new challenge when Gene "Scooter" Jackson, a pint-sized phenom with lightning-fast reflexes, joins the struggling baseball team and instantly becomes their star shortstop. When Northfield High's Mean Mike Mapes tries to eliminate the threat by deliberately spiking Scooter, the injury raises serious questions about the cost of athletic ambition. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with vibrant energy by Stan Goldberg (art), Jon D'Agostino (inks), Barry Grossman (color), and Bill Yoshida (letters), with a dynamic cover by Goldberg and Bob Smith, this 2008 digest issue captures the heart and humor of Riverdale's high school drama.