Life with Archie #117
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Pad Fad," Archie faces a rare moment of uncertainty, torn between big life choices like college and protesting the war, while Reggie remains blissfully certain that anyone who disagrees with him is simply wrong. Written by Frank Doyle and illustrated by Bob Bolling, this 1972 slice of teen life captures a quiet moment of introspection amid the usual Riverdale chaos, with vibrant colors by Barry Grossman and crisp lettering by Bill Yoshida. The cover by Dan DeCarlo and Henry Scarpelli perfectly captures the era’s playful spirit.
In "To Be Sure," Archie wrestles with big decisions—college, the war, what comes next—while Reggie remains unshakably certain, convinced that anyone who disagrees with him must be mistaken. The story captures a quiet moment of introspection amid the usual teen chaos, exploring doubt, confidence, and the weight of choices.
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Reprinted in Archie's Double Digest Magazine #62 (1992), Archie's Double Digest Magazine #100 (1998), Archie's Double Digest Magazine #142 (2003), Archie 1000 Page Comics Hoopla #[nn] (2017), Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #278 (2017)
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