Archie's Double Digest Magazine #179
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "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.
Archie’s convinced walking under a ladder brings bad luck—until he sees Betty’s date, the handsomest boy on the block, doing just that. Meanwhile, Mr. Weatherbee’s trying to stick to a diet, but his list of forbidden foods is giving him more trouble than he expected.
Archie finds himself trapped in Super Detention, a high-tech room staffed by a robot replica of Mr. Weatherbee, only to discover that the real principal ends up locked in with him—leaving both to navigate the awkward, futuristic detention together.
In "Love & Learn," Veronica vents to Phil Dynamo about how Archie never pays attention to her, sparking a moment of self-reflection. When Archie later takes out new student Samantha Sutcliff, he decides to try the changes Veronica suggested—though it’s unclear how that’ll go.
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