Archie Spotlight Digest: Archie 75th Anniversary Digest #8
In "The Contract," a 75th anniversary tribute to Archie's enduring charm, Mr. Weatherbee spins a tale of the golden Owl and the fabled Lost Lagoon during a summer camp adventure. When a sudden squall splits the group, the mysterious golden owl guides Betty, Veronica, Nancy, Archie, Chuck, and Billy to a hidden sanctuary beneath the storm. Written and illustrated by Bob Bolling, with inks by Jim Amash, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Teresa Davidson, this nostalgic journey captures the spirit of classic Riverdale lore—drawn with warmth and whimsy, and capped by a cover by Harry Lucey.
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Mr. Weatherbee tells the children at camp about the golden Owl and the Legend of the Lost Lagoon, located somewhere near the camp. The next day, Kimberly Clark and her 3 girls -- Betty, Veronica and Nancy-- and Chic Cooper and his 3 boys -- Archie, Chuck, and Billy-- all set off to explore different parts of the lake. When a sudden summer squall surprises both sets of campers, a golden owl leads them to safety in the Lost Lagoon.
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