Jughead & Friends Digest Magazine #17
In "New Superkid in Town!", Bingo’s world tilts when his parents embrace gender equality—prompting him to launch a crusade for male supremacy based on strength. But his confidence takes a hit when he’s reminded, the hard way, that his own girlfriend might just outmuscle him. Written by Dick Malmgren and brought to life with classic flair by Dan DeCarlo, Rudy Lapick, Barry Grossman, and Bill Yoshida, this digest tale delivers a playful, lighthearted jab at outdated stereotypes. The cover by Fernando Ruiz and Bob Smith captures the issue’s spirited tone.
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Bingo is appalled to find that even his parents have accepted the idea of equality between the sexes. He starts making speeches about how men are the superior gender because of their superior strength, until he gets another reminder that his own girlfriend could easily beat him up.
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