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Archie's Ten Issue Collector's Set#10
Cover: Dan Parent & Rudy Lapick

Archie's Ten Issue Collector's Set #10

Jun 1997 · Archie · 1.50 USD
“A Tired Excuse”

In "A Tired Excuse," Archie and the gang reunite their band as "Pearl Jelly" after being inspired by a local music group, aiming to land a big break at a gig where a record producer is expected to attend. But when Reggie’s ambitions threaten to unravel the group’s chance at success, the friendship and music take center stage in a story driven by rivalry, teamwork, and the real meaning of a second chance. Written by Bill Golliher and Dan Parent, with art by Dan Parent and inks by Rudy Lapick, this 1997 issue features a cover by Dan Parent and Rudy Lapick.

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writer Bill Golliher · writer, artist Dan Parent · inker Rudy Lapick · colorist Barry Grossman · letterer Bill Yoshida · cover Dan Parent, Rudy Lapick

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writer, artist Dan Parent
letterer Bill Yoshida
cover pencils Dan Parent
cover inks Rudy Lapick

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Inspired by a local group, Archie and the gang reform the band under the name "Pearl Jelly." They then score a gig where a record producer will be at, but Reggie sabotages the group in order to get a solo contract.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).