Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #312
In "First Daze of School!", Betty brings a rare bird to school for her science presentation, setting off a chain of chaotic events when the bird escapes during Archie’s unexpected swim practice. Caught in nothing but swim trunks, mask, and flippers, Archie gives chase through the halls, turning the school into a whirlwind of confusion and leaving Mr. Weatherbee questioning his student’s sanity. Written by Frank Doyle and illustrated by Dan DeCarlo Jr. with inks by Jimmy DeCarlo, this lighthearted adventure features dynamic art and classic Archie charm, all captured in a cover by Bill Golliher.
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Betty takes a rare bird to school for her talk on birds. Archie is practicing swimming when the bird escapes and he ends up running through the school in swim trunks, mask, and fins, chasing the bird with a net and causing Mr. Weatherbee to doubt Archie's sanity.
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