Pep #338

In "The Buddy System," Archie finds himself unexpectedly praised when Mr. Weatherbee mistakes the snow he shoveled into a pile as a piece of art, sparking a moment of self-doubt and curiosity about his own creative potential. Written by Dick Malmgren and illustrated by Dick Malmgren, with inks by Jon D'Agostino, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Bill Yoshida, this 1978 issue captures a quiet, character-driven moment from Riverdale’s winter season. The cover by Dick Malmgren rounds out a charming, offbeat story that lingers on the small, surprising ways a kid might see himself differently.