Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #245

In "A Tree Grows in Riverdale: Part One," Betty and Veronica temporarily swap their usual antics for nurse's aide duties at Riverdale Hospital, where a mysterious patient known only as "Patient X" begins to stir from a coma. When he murmurs the cryptic phrase "Must protect Carezzo," Archie and the gang—ever curious—step in to unravel the enigma, especially after Betty spots a man with a red mustache watching Patient X’s room. Written by Frank Doyle and illustrated by Bob White, with inks by Marty Epp, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Marty Epp, this story unfolds with quiet suspense beneath the familiar charm of Riverdale. The cover, by Fernando Ruiz and Bob Smith, captures the intrigue with a striking image of the red-mustached figure in shadow.