Archie #235

In "Here's the Pitch," Archie and Reggie find themselves on the verge of a rare moment of regret after teasing Jughead, only to learn he’s vanished—headed for the docks and a mysterious tramp steamer bound for parts unknown. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with Harry Lucey’s expressive art, Chic Stone’s inks, Barry Grossman’s colors, and Bill Yoshida’s crisp lettering, this 1974 classic captures the quiet panic of a friendship tested by a joke gone too far. Dan DeCarlo’s cover, inked by Rudy Lapick, perfectly captures the moment’s tension.