Archie Milestones Jumbo Comics Digest #8
In "The Good Skate," Archie makes a serious pledge to ditch his usual tardiness after piling up detentions—only to find that doing the right thing might still cost him time. Written and illustrated by Bob Bolling, with inks by Chic Stone and letters by Bill Yoshida, this heartfelt moment from Archie Milestones Jumbo Comics Digest #8 captures a quiet turning point in Archie’s routine. The cover, by the legendary Bob Montana, perfectly frames the moment with his signature style.
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Archie gets so many detentions for tardiness that he commits to being punctual. He succeeds, but makes himself late when he stops to aid a little boy in distress. Everyone is amused to think that his habits are so ingrained that he can't change them, but he takes their gibes without comment or excuse.
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