Archie Giant Series Magazine #169
In "Dig the Decorator," Archie and the Riverdale basketball crew bring a festive twist to the court, blending flower-power vibes with holiday cheer as they hand out blossoms and trade polite gestures during a spirited game. With Coach Kleats worried about their uncharacteristic gentleness, the team surprises everyone by playing with newfound focus—and pulling off a surprising victory. Written and illustrated by Al Hartley, with inks by Jon D'Agostino and letters by Bill Yoshida, this 1970 gem features a festive cover by Dan DeCarlo and Rudy Lapick.
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Archie and the rest of the basketball team celebrate both flower power and the spirit of Christmas by handing out flowers and being ultra-polite. Coach Kleats wants to see more aggressiveness, and assumes that Riverdale will lose the next game. Despite his fears, the team plays better than ever and wins.
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