Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #97
In "Blame Game," Josie navigates a series of frustrating encounters with men who seem only interested in taking advantage of her, leading her to reconsider her expectations. She finds unexpected relief in Alan M., whose cautious demeanor initially seems like a breath of fresh air—until she realizes his reluctance goes a little too far. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with vibrant energy by Stan Goldberg, this story captures a moment of quiet tension and self-discovery, with inks by Jon D'Agostino, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Bill Yoshida. The cover, also by Goldberg and D'Agostino, captures the mood with a classic Archie flair.
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Josie meets several different kinds of men and finds they all want to take advantage of her. After that, she realizes that Alan M. is nicer than any other man and agrees to go to the movies with him. But it's not such a happy ending once she realizes that Alan goes to the opposite extreme by never even trying to lay a hand on her.
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