Archie and Me #148
In "The Early Bird," Archie's mischievous dog Spotty stumbles into a series of schoolyard mishaps, accidentally uncovering a surprising past when he knocks over old photos in Mr. Weatherbee’s office. What follows is a quiet moment of reflection for Archie as he learns that heroism isn’t always about glory, but about what you do when the moment comes. Written and drawn by Bob Bolling, with inks by Chic Stone, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Bill Yoshida, this 1984 issue features a cover by Dan DeCarlo.
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Archie's dog Spotty keeps following him to school and causing trouble. When Spotty chases Svenson's cat Loki and knocks over a bunch of old photos, Archie discovers that Mr. Weatherbee used to be a Riverdale High football hero. But in the big game against Hasselhead High, Archie discovers that when you have the opportunity to be a hero, that doesn't mean it'll happen.
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