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In "Introducing Archie," Archie and the gang stumble into a bizarre mystery when Dr. Jerkil’s lab reveals a shocking truth: Jughead isn’t who he seems. As the group races to uncover the secret behind the alien android disguised as a diner, they must unravel a deception that turns their familiar world upside down. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with vibrant art by Stan Goldberg, this 1980 classic features dynamic inks by Jon D'Agostino, bold colors by Barry Grossman, and crisp lettering by Bill Yoshida.
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Dr. Jerkil convinces Ethel to go with him if she wants to see the Jughead figure. Archie and Betty come back to Jerkil's lab only to realize Jughead is in trouble and Jerkil is an alien. They track the alien android to a spaceship cleverly disguised as a diner. Ethel's scream destroys the alien android after realizing the figure in Jerkil's pocket really is Jughead. The shrinking solution then wears off of Jughead and the gang free Pop Tate and Veronica, who are tied up in the diner.
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