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Jughead with Archie Digest#36

Jughead with Archie Digest #36

Jan 1980 · Archie · 0.75 USD
“What's a Buddy For?”

In "What's a Buddy For?", Veronica faces a tough decision when her father plans to send her to a private school to mingle with her "social circle"—a move that threatens her bond with the Riverdale gang. Archie steps in with a heartfelt reminder of Mr. Lodge’s own humble roots, challenging the idea that class defines worth. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with Dan DeCarlo’s signature style, Rudy Lapick’s inks, Barry Grossman’s colors, and Bill Yoshida’s crisp lettering, this 1980 digest offers a sweet, character-driven moment from the heart of Riverdale.

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writer Frank Doyle · artist Dan DeCarlo · inker Rudy Lapick · colorist Barry Grossman · letterer Bill Yoshida

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letterer Bill Yoshida

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Veronica announces that her father has decided it's time for her to leave Riverdale High and go to a private school, where she can learn to associate with people in her own social circle. Archie manages to talk Mr. Lodge out of it by reminding him of his own lower-class origins.

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