Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #109
In "Buy the Book," Little Archie faces off against his usual tormentor, Fangs Fogarty, in a showdown that turns the tables on bullying. Written and drawn by Bob Bolling, this classic tale captures the quiet wit and moral clarity that define the Archie universe, as Little Archie discovers that even the toughest bullies can be undone by a little courage and a clever plan. The cover, by Stan Goldberg and Jon D'Agostino, perfectly captures the playful tension of the moment.
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Fangs Fogarty is always bullying Little Archie, hitting him with snowballs and stealing his lunch, but when Little Archie retaliates, Fangs complains to the teacher. Little Archie realizes that Fangs is really a coward at heart, and comes up with a way to prove that when they have to fight fair, bullies always get "cold feet."
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