Cover: Dan DeCarlo

Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #198

Jul 1988 · Archie · 0.75 USD

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“It Came From The Cafeteria!”

In "It Came From The Cafeteria!", Ethel’s quick thinking saves the homecoming king and queen from a near-catastrophe, leading to an unexpected twist when the queen is injured and Ethel is chosen to take her place. Written by George Gladir and brought to life with vibrant energy by Stan Goldberg, Mike Esposito, Barry Grossman, and Bill Yoshida, this 1988 classic captures the charm and humor of Riverdale’s most iconic teens. The cover by Dan DeCarlo adds a playful punch to the issue’s lighthearted yet surprising turn of events.

writer George Gladir · artist Stan Goldberg · inker Mike Esposito · colorist Barry Grossman · letterer Bill Yoshida · cover Dan DeCarlo

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Cast · 15 characters

Archie Andrews Betty Cooper Chuck Clayton Dilton Doiley Ethel Muggs Jughead Jones Midge Klump Miss Beazly Miss Grundy Moose Mason Mr. Weatherbee Nancy Woods Pop Tate Reggie Mantle Veronica Lodge

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writer George Gladir

artist Stan Goldberg

inker Mike Esposito

colorist Barry Grossman

letterer Bill Yoshida

cover pencils, inks Dan DeCarlo

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Ethel saves the lives of the homecoming king and queen by reminding them to wear their seatbelts before getting into a car accident. The homecoming queen is injured and Ethel is chosen to replace her.

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