Archie Spotlight Digest: Archie 75th Anniversary Digest #7
In "The Importance of Being a Teen-Ager," Mr. Weatherbee channels his college football days by trying to turn Archie into Riverdale High’s star player—only to find that reliving the past doesn’t translate to coaching success. Written and illustrated by Bob Bolling, with inks by Chic Stone, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Marty Epp, this 2017 Archie Spotlight Digest celebrates the character’s 75th anniversary with a nostalgic, lighthearted look at growing up. The cover, a vibrant collaboration by Dan DeCarlo and Phil Jimenez, captures the spirit of the era with classic flair.
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After recalling his days playing football at University, Mr. Weatherbee tries to relive his youth vicariously by training Archie to become Riverdale High's star football player. But Weatherbee's training doesn't make Archie a better player, just very tired.
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