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☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Explain That," Dilton Doiley faces a quiet crisis of confidence when a girl he admires mistakenly believes he's a star player on the Riverdale baseball team—when in truth, he’s just the scorekeeper. As she follows him to games, his hidden role is put to the test when he spots a critical error in the opposing team’s batting order, proving his sharp mind matters more than any jersey. Written by George Gladir and illustrated by Bob Bolling, with colors by Barry Grossman and letters by Bill Yoshida, this 1987 issue features a cover by Dan DeCarlo.
In "Esteem Theme," Jo finds herself caught up in the drama of the school baseball team, mistaking Dilton for a player when he’s actually just the scorekeeper. When he quietly uncovers a critical error in the opposing team’s batting order, his hidden role becomes unexpectedly vital—though he still hasn’t mustered the courage to tell Jo the truth.
In "Follow the Crowd," Archie's habit of treating Betty like "one of the boys" sparks a clever twist when she tries a new approach: getting the other boys to date Veronica instead. The plan backfires in the most unexpected way—now that Archie’s free, every girl in Riverdale is after him.
When Mr. Weatherbee fumbles with Archie’s portable radio, a stray commercial blasts over the school intercom—sending every student scrambling in panic, convinced the Principal has issued a sudden, bizarre order. The chaos unfolds as Jo and the gang race to figure out what’s really going on, all while trying not to get caught in the madness.
In "The Changling," Jughead tries to impress Veronica by ditching his usual look for something more stylish—only to learn that even a fancy new outfit can’t change who he really is. When Archie storms off in frustration over their bickering, Jughead’s experiment in reinvention leads to a surprisingly honest moment between friends.
Sabrina and Aunt Hilda try to lend a hand—magically—to the Riverdale High football team, but their well-intentioned spellwork goes hilariously off-script. With more chaos than touchdown passes, their attempt to boost the team’s luck quickly turns the field into a spellbound mess.
In "Trick Or Treat," Bingo attempts to train Rebel in the art of performing tricks, but as always, Rebel has other plans—choosing only to show off his real talents when Teddy’s around, just to keep things delightfully unpredictable.
Archie decides it’s time to play it cool around Veronica, determined to impress her with restraint—though Jughead, ever the realist, quietly bets he’ll end up doing exactly what he always does: making a fool of himself.
In "The Non Believers," Veronica spins wild tales of her evening plans, as usual, leaving Archie unconvinced—until she finally admits she’s going on a date with a handsome boy, and even then, he’s not buying it. The story captures the classic dynamic between the two, with Veronica’s flair for exaggeration meeting Archie’s easy skepticism in a lighthearted, humorous exchange.
In "The Idol's Eye," Jughead spins a wild tale to Archie and Reggie, claiming a mysterious package he’s been holding is actually the golden eye of the sacred idol of Ranjipur—though it’s really just a brass doorknob. Soon after, both Archie and Reggie find themselves tangled in a string of increasingly absurd misfortunes, all seemingly tied to the object’s supposed curse.
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