Archie Comics Digest #1
In "The Clock," Archie's repeated broken dates push Betty to the edge, leading her to dramatically attempt to eliminate him with falling trees and runaway brick wagons. With Jughead stepping in to suggest peace, Archie must navigate a surprisingly volatile romance where every moment feels like a ticking time bomb. Written by Frank Doyle and illustrated by Harry Lucey, with inks by Mario Acquaviva and letters by Mario Acquaviva, the issue features a cover by Dan DeCarlo.
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When Archie breaks a date with Betty again, she snaps and decides to murder him. After Betty makes several attempts on Archie's life, involving falling trees and wagons full of bricks, Jughead suggests that Archie try to pacify her.
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