Archie's Double Digest Magazine #171
In "Don't Bee Sorry," Archie finds himself unexpectedly crowned the most lovable teen in America—much to Mr. Lodge's fury. The disgruntled businessman, recalling past mishaps caused by Archie, retreats to his ultra-secure Archie-proof bunker, only to be surprised by a relaxed Archie lounging inside. With a mix of humor and unexpected sincerity, the moment sparks a rare shift in Mr. Lodge’s perspective. The story, illustrated by Bob White, features a cover by Stan Goldberg and Jon D'Agostino, and arrives in a 2006 Double Digest edition with a 3.69 USD (4.39 CAD) cover price.
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Archie is chosen on TV as the most lovable teen in America. Mr. Lodge rants about the grief Archie has caused him over the years, recounting several previously published stories. Then he retreats to the highly guarded Archie-proof bunker he has designed. Mr. Lodge is devastated to find Archie himself relaxing in his basement shelter. But some kind words from his nemesis finally win Mr. Lodge over to Archie's legion of fans.
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