Archie Spotlight Digest: Archie 75th Anniversary Digest #2
In "Payola," Archie’s 75th Anniversary Digest #2 delivers a heartfelt tale from writer and artist Bob Bolling, spotlighting a surprising twist: Betty’s cat Caramel can talk—though only to Betty and Ronnie when they’re children. Through Caramel’s memories, we follow her journey across America with her three kittens after their home is destroyed, as she seeks safe havens for each of them, risking everything in the process. The story’s warmth and quiet adventure are brought to life with Bolling’s signature style, while the classic cover by Harry Lucey captures the nostalgic spirit of the series.
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When Betty and Ronnie comment on how lazy Betty's cat Caramel is, Caramel reveals that she has the ability to talk to them (but only while they're still small children). Caramel tells them the story of her life: she had three kittens and lived with them in an old abandoned house. When the house was destroyed, the four cats set off on a journey across America, where Caramel found homes for each of her children -- and almost lost her own life in the process.
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