Life with Archie #27
In "The Strange Case of Patient X," Betty and Veronica take on temporary roles as nurse's aides at the local hospital, where a mysterious comatose patient known only as "Patient X" begins to stir. When Betty spots a man with a red mustache watching Patient X’s room, the discovery sets Archie and the gang on a curious investigation into the patient’s identity and the cryptic message he utters: "Must protect Carezzo." Written by George Gladir and illustrated by Bob White, with inks by Marty Epp, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Marty Epp, this 1964 issue features a cover by Bob White that captures the eerie intrigue of the story.
In "The Strange Case of Patient X," Betty and Veronica take temporary jobs as nurse's aides, stumbling into a mystery when a comatose man known only as "Patient X" begins to stir. As he awakens, his first words—“Must protect Carezzo”—sparks curiosity, especially when Betty spots a mysterious man with a red mustache watching the room. Archie and the gang, ever eager to solve the unexplained, dive into the case, chasing clues through the hospital halls and unraveling the enigma of a man who may be more than he seems.
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Reprinted in Where's Archie? #S6461 (1974), Little Archie Comics Digest Magazine #47 (1991), Archie 1000 Page Comics Jamboree #[nn] (2013), Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #245 (2013), Life with Archie #1 (2018)
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