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Archie Giant Series Magazine#169
Cover: Dan DeCarlo & Rudy Lapick

Archie Giant Series Magazine #169

Jan 1970 · Archie · 0.25 USD
“Dig the Decorator”

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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writer, artist Al Hartley · inker Jon D'Agostino · letterer Bill Yoshida · cover Dan DeCarlo, Rudy Lapick

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Full credits

writer, artist Al Hartley
letterer Bill Yoshida
cover pencils Dan DeCarlo
cover inks 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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