Cover: Fernando Ruiz & Jon D'Agostino

Archie Comics Digest #245

Aug 2008 · Archie · 2.49 USD

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“Bare Essentials”

In "Bare Essentials," Archie gets a rare green light from Mr. Lodge to host a graffiti party in Veronica's living room the day before the space is set to be redecorated—giving the gang a one-day canvas to leave their marks, with the promise of a fresh start soon after. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with Chic Stone's expressive art, Rudy Lapick's inks, Barry Grossman's colors, and Bill Yoshida's crisp lettering, this 2008 Archie Comics Digest issue captures the charm and chaos of teenage creativity. The cover by Fernando Ruiz and Jon D'Agostino perfectly captures the playful energy of the moment.

writer Frank Doyle · artist Chic Stone · inker Rudy Lapick · colorist Barry Grossman · letterer Bill Yoshida · cover Fernando Ruiz, Jon D'Agostino

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Cast · 23 characters

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writer Frank Doyle

artist Chic Stone

inker Rudy Lapick

colorist Barry Grossman

letterer Bill Yoshida

cover pencils Fernando Ruiz

cover inks Jon D'Agostino

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The day before Veronica's living room is due to be re-decorated, Archie gets Mr. Lodge's permission to throw a "graffiti party," where everyone is free to paint messages that will be covered up by the new paint job.

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