Archie & Friends Double Digest Magazine #19
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Making It Big!", Archie and the gang revisit their musical roots when a surprise visitor from the past—Rod, a former bandmate—returns to the garage that once echoed with their early rehearsals. With dreams of fame on the line, the Archies head to a national audition, only to fall apart under the pressure, leading to a temporary breakup. A few days later, an unexpected knock at the door brings them back together—this time, not for a chance at stardom, but to help a legendary rock star, Rod LeRock, honor his past. Written by George Gladir and illustrated by Stan Goldberg, with inks by Bob Smith and colors by Barry Grossman, the story blends nostalgia and second chances, all wrapped in Dan Parent’s dynamic cover art.
Archie reunites with Rod LeRock, his old bandmate from the garage days, when the now-famous rock star shows up asking the Archies to join a TV segment about his past. With the chance to shine on national television, the group tries to reclaim their musical spark—only to stumble at the audition, sparking a temporary breakup. But when Rod returns with a surprising request, the Archies must decide whether to put their differences aside and play again.
In "Doll Daffy," Dilton’s latest science project takes a quirky turn when he lets Betty and Veronica each program a life-sized, Archie-shaped robot doll—complete with personality quirks and programmed charm. The results are predictably chaotic, as the dolls’ personalities clash in ways no one saw coming.
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Reprinted in Archie and Me Comics Digest #20 (2019)
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