Archie's Americana Series #3
In "Too Close for Comfort," Archie faces a surprisingly tricky DIY dilemma when he needs to cut a precise piece of wood to fix his stereo cabinet—no ruler in sight. With only his hands to measure, he dashes to the school shop, navigating a chaotic detour that includes a fall, an elevator ride, and an unexpected encounter with a tree, all while keeping the exact distance between his hands in mind. Written by Frank Doyle and illustrated by Harry Lucey with inks by Marty Epp, this quirky slice of Americana finds humor and heart in a simple task gone wildly off course. The cover, by Andrew Pepoy, captures the moment’s kinetic energy.
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Archie needs to cut a piece of wood to a specific size to fix his stereo cabinet. He can't find a ruler, so he measures the space with his hands. He then races to the school shop to cut a piece of wood. He falls, goes on an elevator and hits a tree, but still has the measurement as the space between his hands.
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