Archie's Girls, Betty and Veronica Annual #3
In "Hearts and Foulers," Mr. Weatherbee takes a surprising turn when health worries lead him to resign from Riverdale High and sell his home, convinced his days are numbered. After a comically tense encounter with a shirt clerk who hints that a tight collar might cause dizziness and spots—symptoms Mr. Weatherbee recognizes—he finds unexpected relief in laughter. Samm Schwartz’s expressive art brings the moment to life in this 1955 annual, capturing the quiet absurdity of one of Riverdale’s most beloved figures facing his fears with a mix of dread and dry wit.
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Mr. Weatherbee is having health problems and after seeing 20 doctors he can't get a diagnosis of what's wrong with him. He's convinced that he's going to die so he resigns from school and sells his house so he can travel and enjoy his last days on Earth. He goes to buy some shirts and argues with the sales clerk over what size collar he should be wearing. The clerk tells him that if his collar is too tight it will make him feel all choked up and he'll start seeing spots before his eyes. Mr. Weatherbee leaves the store laughing because those were the symptoms he was experiencing.
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