Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #161
In "The Gamblers," Cheryl Blossom and her brother Jason face off against their strict guardians—Bunny and Cedric—while trying to slip unnoticed from Pembrooke Academy to Riverdale. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with Dan DeCarlo’s signature style, this 1982 issue captures the classic Archie charm with a playful, high-stakes twist. The cover by Stan Goldberg and Rudy Lapick perfectly frames the tension with a vibrant, dynamic scene.
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Cheryl Blossom and her brother Jason are warned that they face "demerits and public disgrace" if they continue their pursuit of those two low-class townies, Archie and Veronica. Jason and Cheryl try to get from Pembrooke Academy to Riverdale without being noticed by their self-appointed watchers, Bunny and Cedric.
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