Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #129
In "The High Cost of Gas," Archie dives into the world of romance advice after picking up "How To Succeed in Romance" by self-help guru Willard Waters, hoping to impress Veronica. When she playfully mimics the book’s techniques, Archie becomes obsessed—buying every book Waters has ever written, with predictably chaotic results. Written by Frank Doyle and illustrated by Dan DeCarlo Jr. with inks by Jim DeCarlo, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Bill Yoshida, this lighthearted story captures Archie’s usual mix of ambition and misstep. The cover by Stan Goldberg and Rich Koslowski perfectly captures the issue’s playful tone.
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Archie tries to learn how to be a great lover by reading the book "How To Succeed in Romance" by self-help guru Willard Waters. When Veronica pretends to respond to the Waters technique, Archie goes out and buys every book Waters ever wrote.
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