Archie and Me #9
In "The Hero," Archie’s gratitude turns into an unexpected burden when he vows to serve Mr. Weatherbee after the principal catches him from a flagpole fall. Things get increasingly awkward until Miss Grundy suggests a way out: have Archie return the favor by saving Mr. Weatherbee’s life. Written by Frank Doyle and illustrated by Bob Bolling, with inks by Marty Epp and letters by Marty Epp, this 1966 classic features a cover by Dan DeCarlo and Rudy Lapick.
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After Mr. Weatherbee breaks Archie's fall from a flagpole, Archie decides to devote himself to serving the man who saved his life, and his gratitude makes things miserable for Mr. Weatherbee. Miss Grundy suggests that the only way to stop this is to arrange for Archie to save the principal's life.
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