Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #85
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Half-Baked Prize," the Pussycats land a surprise appearance on the Arthur Goodgrief Show, where Alexandra’s return to the group sparks a backstage rivalry with the other girls. As tensions rise and the spotlight shines bright, one moment on live TV reveals a surprising moment of recognition—Valerie catches the eye of a talent scout, even as Alexandra’s ambitions take a misstep. Written by Dick Malmgren and brought to life with Dan DeCarlo’s signature style, Rudy Lapick’s inks, Barry Grossman’s colors, and Bill Yoshida’s lettering, this 2004 Double Digest gem features a cover by Stan Goldberg and Bob Smith.
In "Fight Game," Chuck finds himself unexpectedly drawn into a heated rivalry between Coach Kleats and Southside's Coach Benson, forcing him to step into the ring against the intimidating "Bad Bud" in a wild, no-rules showdown blending boxing, wrestling, and martial arts. The stakes rise fast as the whole school watches, turning a simple misunderstanding into an all-out brawl no one saw coming.
In "A Moment of Truth," the Pussycats land a surprise appearance on the Arthur Goodgrief Show, where Alexandra’s return sparks a playful rivalry with the rest of the group. As tensions rise and the spotlight shines bright, Valerie quietly steals the moment—though not for the reason anyone expects.
In "Cracking Up," Reggie and Archie bring a creepy mask to Veronica's house for a prank, only to accidentally shatter Mr. Lodge's new crystal bowl in the chaos. The misstep sets off a chain of events that puts the boys in a sticky situation with the usually composed Veronica.
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Reprinted in Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #144 (2010), Archie Giant Comics Collection #[nn] (2015), Archie's Funhouse Double Digest #15 (2015), Archie and Me Comics Digest #9 (2018)
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