Archie Comics Digest #72
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "A Perfect Ten!", Archie’s well-meaning suggestion that Veronica get a pet dog instead of a show champion sets off a chain of events when a famed trainer delivers a seemingly adorable, impeccably trained pup to the Lodge family. But beneath the charm and obedience lies a dangerous secret—this dog has been conditioned to steal and, on command, to harm. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with vibrant energy by Stan Goldberg, Jon D'Agostino, Barry Grossman, and Bill Yoshida, the story unfolds with playful charm and a twist that turns a simple gift into something far more sinister. The cover, by Dan DeCarlo, captures the moment with a mix of innocence and intrigue.
In "Pogo Happy," Veronica tries her hand at gardening, planting tulip bulbs with care—until Archie, eager to help, grabs a pogo stick to dig faster. What follows is a chaotic, bouncy rampage down the path of unintended destruction, with Archie’s enthusiasm outpacing his control.
When Archie suggests Veronica get a dog as a pet rather than a show champion, the Lodges welcome a seemingly sweet, well-trained pup from a famous trainer—only for the dog’s true, dangerous talents to emerge in the most unexpected ways.
In "The Tender Fender," Betty takes on the task of fixing Archie's jalopy with surprising care—only to discover he’s planning to take Veronica out in it. But when Veronica shows up with her own plans, the car’s engine isn’t the only thing that might need a tune-up.
In "The Cool One," Archie tries his hardest to stay calm when he catches Reggie with Veronica, pulling off a surprisingly cool demeanor that leaves everyone stunned. But behind closed doors, he lets loose with a surprisingly dramatic venting session—directed at anything within reach.
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↩ Reprints Archie Comics #81 (1956), Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #25 (1956), Archie's Pal Jughead Annual #5 (1957), Little Archie Giant Comics #11 (1959), Archie #122 (1961), Archie's Joke Book Magazine #58 (1961), Archie Annual #13 (1961), Archie's Joke Book Magazine #63 (1962), Archie's Joke Book Magazine #65 (1962), Archie Annual #16 (1964), Pep #173 (1964), Archie's Joke Book Magazine #101 (1966), Archie Giant Series Magazine #153 (1968), Life with Archie #79 (1968), Reggie and Me #35 (1969), Life with Archie #86 (1969), Jughead's Jokes #15 (1969), Jughead's Jokes #16 (1970), Pep #241 (1970), Betty and Me #38 (1971), Pep #270 (1972), Jughead's Jokes #35 (1973), Laugh Comics / Laugh #272 (1973), Laugh Comics / Laugh #273 (1973), Jughead's Jokes #37 (1974), Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #248 (1976), Archie Comics Digest #20 (1976), Life with Archie #175 (1976), Jokebook Comics Digest Annual #1 (1977), Archie #278 (1979), Little Archie #140 (1979), Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #286 (1979), Little Archie #164 (1981), Everything's Archie #103 (1982), Everything's Archie #104 (1982)
Reprinted in The Jughead Jones Comics Digest #68 (1991), Jughead's Double Digest #8 (1991), Archie's Double Digest Magazine #54 (1991)
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