Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #103
In "Water Torture," Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #103, Archie's plans to take Veronica to a fancy restaurant send shockwaves through Riverdale High—so much so that his friends go to extreme lengths to avoid him, fearing he’ll ask to borrow money. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with Harry Lucey’s expressive art, Chic Stone’s inks, Barry Grossman’s colors, and Bill Yoshida’s crisp lettering, this 1976 classic captures the school’s collective panic with humor and heart. The cover by Stan Goldberg and Jon D'Agostino perfectly captures the escalating tension.
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The minute word gets out that Archie has a date with Veronica at a swanky restaurant, everyone in the school scrupulously avoids Archie so he won't hit them up to borrow money.
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