Archie Comics Digest #42
In "Just Routine," the Riverdale High baseball team hits a wall when no one can pitch—until Coach Kleats stumbles upon a mysterious tall boy with a knack for hurling apple cores with pinpoint accuracy. Rushed to practice, the boy proves he’s just as skilled with a baseball, but when Monday arrives, he’s nowhere to be found. Written by George Gladir and brought to life with crisp, energetic art by Samm Schwartz, this 1980 gem captures the quiet charm of small-town sports with a touch of whimsy. The cover, a classic Dan DeCarlo duo of pencils and inks, perfectly captures the comic’s lighthearted spirit.
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No one on the baseball team can pitch. Coach Kleats wanders the hallways and finds a tall boy who is great throwing an apple core. Coach hustles him to baseball practice where he proves to be just as good with a baseball. Unfortunately, when Monday comes, the pitching phenom is not around.
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