Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #287
In "Disaster Movie!", Little Archie faces a heartfelt dilemma when he discovers that Sue Stringly’s mysterious boyfriend, "Parnell," is actually a stray cat she’s been secretly feeding. With his savings set to buy new Silver Flash roller skates, Archie must choose between his own desire and helping a friend in need. Written and drawn by Bob Bolling, with coloring by Barry Grossman and lettering by Bolling himself, this touching story shines with warmth and humor, all captured in a cover by Dan Parent.
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No one at school wants to trade sandwiches with Sue Stringly, who never has anything good to eat since her father has been out of work. She claims that she has a secret boyfriend named "Parnell" who loves to eat her sandwiches. Little Archie follows her after school and discovers that Parnell is a stray cat that Sue is feeding. Little Archie has to decide whether to use the money he's saved up to buy new Silver Flash roller skates, or use it to help Sue and Parnell.
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