Cover: Stan Goldberg

Everything's Archie #86

Aug 1980 · Archie · 0.50 USD

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“Switch Hitch”

In "Switch Hitch," the Archies hit a creative wall and decide it's time for a fresh look—literally. When Mr. Weatherbee hosts a garage sale, the gang stumbles upon a treasure trove of 1930s vintage clothes and oddities, sparking a bold new direction. Written by George Gladir and brought to life with classic flair by artists Harry Lucey and Chic Stone, with colors by Barry Grossman and letters by Bill Yoshida, this 1980 issue captures the band’s playful reinvention. The cover by Stan Goldberg perfectly frames their transformation.

writer George Gladir · artist Harry Lucey · inker Chic Stone · colorist Barry Grossman · letterer Bill Yoshida · cover Stan Goldberg

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Full credits

writer George Gladir

artist Harry Lucey

inker Chic Stone

colorist Barry Grossman

letterer Bill Yoshida

cover pencils Stan Goldberg

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The Archies have gotten stale and need a new image. They find what they need when Mr. Weatherbee holds a garage sale and the kids find all sorts of vintage clothes and other items from the thirties.

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