Archie #390
In "Once Upon a Prime Time Dreary," Archie finds himself stranded in the middle of nowhere after running out of gas on the way home with the band—hungry and with no map in sight. With the group counting on him, Archie sets off on a makeshift quest for fuel and a bite to eat, turning an ordinary drive into an unexpectedly wild detour. Written by Bill Golliher and brought to life with Stan Goldberg’s expressive art, Mike Esposito’s inks, Barry Grossman’s colors, and Bill Yoshida’s crisp lettering, this 1991 adventure captures the classic charm of Riverdale’s misadventures. The cover by Dan DeCarlo and Alison Flood perfectly captures the moment’s mix of humor and roadside tension.
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Archie is driving the band home and ends up getting lost and then running out of gas. He decides to go out looking for gas and also for food since everyone is hungry.
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