Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #71
In "Penny Poor," Archie and Jughead stumble upon a mysterious bag of white powder in a trash can, leading them down a surprisingly tense path when they seek advice from Archie’s dad. Sent to the police station for help, their well-meaning actions take a sudden turn when they’re arrested by two officers who’ve been following them—just as the bag is discovered. Written by Dick Malmgren and brought to life with Dan DeCarlo’s signature art, Rudy Lapick’s inks, and Bill Yoshida’s crisp lettering, this 1972 issue delivers a rare moment of suspense in the usual small-town charm of Riverdale. Cover by Dan DeCarlo.
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Archie and Jughead find a bag of white powder in a trash can. They take it to Archie's dad for advice about what to do and he sends them to the police station, but before they get there they are arrested for drug possession by two policemen who were trailing them.
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