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Cover: Samm Schwartz

Archie #136

Apr 1963 · Archie · 0.12 USD
“Pleasure Before Business”

In "Pleasure Before Business," Archie finds himself caught between loyalty and a surprise twist when Veronica cancels their date to escort the nephew of her father’s business partner to the school dance. With Reggie’s push, Archie heads to Mr. Lodge’s office, unaware that his friend’s advice might be leading him into something far more complicated than a simple misunderstanding. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with vibrant art by Harry Lucey, this 1963 classic features a cover by Samm Schwartz that captures the moment’s tension in full color.

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writer Frank Doyle · artist, inker, letterer Harry Lucey · cover Samm Schwartz

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artist, inker, letterer Harry Lucey
cover pencils, inks Samm Schwartz

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Veronica breaks a date with Archie when her father has a business partner whose nephew needs a date for the same dance. At Reggie's urging, Archie goes to complain to Mr. Lodge, not knowing that Reggie has an ulterior motive.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).