Archie's Double Digest Magazine #179

In "Blame Game," Veronica vents her frustrations to Phil Dynamo about Archie's lack of attention, setting off a chain of small but telling moments. When Archie takes the new student Samantha Sutcliff on a date, he finds himself trying to live up to Veronica’s suggestions—leading to some awkward, heartfelt, and unexpectedly revealing moments. Written by Hal Lifson and illustrated by Rex Lindsey, with colors and inks by Lindsey and letters by Bill Yoshida, the issue captures the familiar charm of Riverdale with a fresh, introspective twist. The cover by Stan Goldberg and Bob Smith perfectly captures the episode’s mix of humor and teenage sincerity.