Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #72
In "Knight Fall," Archie and Jughead find themselves wrongly accused of drug use at the police station, leading to a tense but ultimately revealing conversation about appearances and assumptions. Written by Dick Malmgren and brought to life with Dan DeCarlo’s signature art and Rudy Lapick’s inks, the story tackles a timely issue with the kind of earnest humor and heart that defines the series. The cover by Dan DeCarlo and Rudy Lapick captures the moment’s drama with classic flair.
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At the police station, Archie and Jughead try to convince the cops that they are not using or selling drugs. Archie's dad arrives to vouch for him and the police explain how they can't always tell from appearances who is or is not a drug user. The boys are released and discuss the problem of drug abuse with Mr. Andrews on the way home.
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