Archie #225

In "Missionary Impossible," Archie faces a surprisingly sharp needlepoint showdown when Mary encourages him to try the craft, only to spark Fred’s firm objection—until Mary quietly points out that even his own doctor and golfing partner stitches up more than just golf balls. Written by Frank Doyle and illustrated by Harry Lucey, with Chic Stone’s inks, Barry Grossman’s colors, and Bill Yoshida’s lettering, this 1973 gem features Dan DeCarlo’s cover art and a moment of gentle humor that cuts through old-school masculinity with a single thread.