Little Archie Comics Digest Annual Magazine #13
In "The Fable of Fabian Field Mouse," Little Archie dreams of escaping Riverdale to race on global tracks, only to crash his homemade car into Little Veronica’s doll carriage during a chaotic run down Thrill Hill. Forced to race in her tiny carriage, he crashes into a tree, but the real challenge begins after the race when the two confront their endless rivalry—and her surprising remark that his leaving wouldn’t change her life at all. Written and illustrated by Bob Bolling, this charming 1983 annual blends whimsy and quiet introspection, with a cover by Bob Bolling.
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Little Archie decides to build a race car so he can leave Riverdale and race on tracks across the world. On his way to a race down Thrill Hill, he collides with Veronica, bending the wheels on his car. He ends up racing in Little Veronica's doll carriage, and crashes into a tree, wrecking it. After the race, he and Little Veronica discuss all the times they've fought and how she always gets back at him. Little Veronica insults him and says that if he left, her life wouldn't be any more fun. Little Archie decides to stick around Riverdale long enough to figure out Little Veronica.
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