Archie Giant Series Magazine #177
In "Common Scents," Archie gets caught in one of Reggie’s latest pranks when the mischievous teen shows off a trick ball that defies gravity—only to swap it with a regular one when Archie asks to borrow it for the girls. With Harry Lucey’s expressive art and Marty Epp’s crisp inks bringing the classic antics to life, this 1970 gem captures the timeless charm of Riverdale’s high school hijinks. Dan DeCarlo’s iconic cover, inked by Rudy Lapick, perfectly captures the moment of playful deception.
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Reggie shows Archie a trick ball that doesn't bounce straight. But when Archie asks to borrow it to show the girls, Reggie pulls a switch and gives him a normal ball.
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