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Cover: Stan Goldberg & Jon D'Agostino

Life with Archie #176

Dec 1976 · Archie · 0.30 USD
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In "The Image Makers?", Captain Archie leads a mission to the mysterious Planet Clonis, where the arrival of Earth's starship sparks an eerie encounter with what appears to be a welcoming alien civilization. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life by Stan Goldberg’s dynamic art, with inks by Jon D'Agostino and colors by Barry Grossman, this 1976 adventure blends sci-fi intrigue with the classic Archie charm—complete with a cover by Goldberg and D'Agostino that captures the moment of revelation.

Contains 2 stories
The Image Makers?
11 pp · Adventure, Humor, Science Fiction, Teen
StellaMinos

In "The Image Makers?", Captain Archie leads a mission to the mysterious Planet Clonis, where he's greeted by what appears to be a welcoming civilization—only for Betty and Veronica to soon realize the entire scene is a dazzling holographic trap designed to ensnare Earth's visitors. The story unfolds with a mix of sci-fi intrigue and classic teen dynamics, as the girls must quickly uncover the truth behind the illusion before it's too late.

Justice From Beyond
11 pp · Detective-Mystery, Horror-Suspense, Teen
Amanda CartwrightJason Cartwright

In "Justice From Beyond," Archie’s narrow escape from a deadly car crash leads him into a chilling mystery when the enigmatic Amanda Cartwright claims her uncle Jason tried to kill him. As the truth unfolds, it becomes clear that Amanda’s presence is far from ordinary—her connection to the past holds a secret that defies death itself.

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Cast · 15 characters

Full credits

letterer Bill Yoshida
cover pencils Stan Goldberg
cover inks Jon D'Agostino

Reprints

Reprinted in Jughead with Archie Digest #67 (1985), Laugh Comics Digest / Laugh Comics Digest Magazine / Laugh Digest Magazine #58 (1985), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #29 (1992), Archie: The Best of Stan Goldberg #1 (2010)

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