Archie & Friends All Stars #8
"It Starts with a Kiss!" marks a sweet, standout moment in Archie & Friends All Stars #8, a 2010 release where The Archies and Josie and the Pussycats team up for a joint tour. Written by Dan Parent and illustrated by Bill Galvan, with Rich Koslowski on inks and Glenn Whitmore handling colors, the story captures a quiet, heartfelt evening as Archie and Valerie stay up late crafting a song together. As the sun rises over Riverdale, their shared moment on the rooftop becomes a tender, unforgettable pause in the middle of the tour.
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The Archies and Josie and the Pussycats are co-billed on a tour of both bands, despite Alexander trying to get top billing for the Pussycats. The two groups then decide to write a couple of songs to play together for the tour. While the other players call it a night, Archie and Valerie continue working on a romantic ballad. The two finish the song, eat the remaining pizza from dinner and watch the sun rise. They then share a quick kiss that blooms into a deeper one.
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