Life with Archie #9
In "Robby the Robot!", Dilton Doiley introduces his latest creation: Robby, a towering metal marvel capable of answering yes or no with a simple beep. When Reggie loses the robot's control mechanism, Robby breaks free—and surprisingly starts acting just like a typical teenage Archie Comics character. Written by Sy Reit and illustrated by Bob White, this 1961 classic features a delightfully quirky twist on the classic robot trope, with the cover by Bob White capturing the moment of chaotic invention.
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Dilton unveils his greatest invention to date: Robby, a huge metal robot who can do anything, including communicate by beeping once for "yes" and twice for "no." But when Reggie loses Robby's control mechanism, the robot is free to do what he wants - and what he wants is to act like a typical teen-ager.
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