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Cover: Harry Lucey
Archie's Pal Jughead #53
“The Buddy System”
In "The Buddy System," Jughead steps in to defend Archie when Mr. Lodge bans him from seeing Veronica after Archie’s misguided attempt to refurbish the Lodge family pipes—only to end up sandpapering them into a mess. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with sharp, expressive art by Samm Schwartz, this 1959 classic captures the charm and chaos of teenage friendship, all under a cover by Harry Lucey.
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When Mr. Lodge bans Archie from seeing Veronica after Archie scrubbed, sandpapered, and varnished his pipes, Jughead attempts to defend his best friend's actions.
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