Little Archie Comics Digest Annual Magazine #5
In "A Birthday Present," Little Archie and the gang head to the beach for a simple clam dig—only to stumble upon a giant egg that hatches into a surprising creature. With a baby who loves peanut butter sandwiches and a protective mother on the scene, things get wild before the monsters retreat back into the sea. Written and illustrated by Dexter Taylor, this 1979 annual delivers a whimsical, seaside adventure with a touch of chaos, all wrapped in a cover by Dexter Taylor.
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The gang heads to the beach to go clam digging but what they find instead is a giant egg...that hatches...with mama nearby. The baby likes peanut butter sandwiches and Little Archie fights off mama when she grabs Little Veronica. The monsters recede into the ocean. Little Archie and the gang use the opportunity to beat feet for home.
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