Archie Giant Series Magazine #528
In "The Solitude Seekers," Alex tries to impress his friends with car knowledge from a manual, only to be outdone by Alan M.'s creative lies—turning a simple auto chat into a hilarious game of pretend expertise. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with Dan DeCarlo’s signature style—penciled by Dan DeCarlo and inked by Jim DeCarlo—this 1983 issue captures the charm of teen banter with a touch of classic Archie whimsy.
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Using terms he learned from a car manual, Alex tries to speak with authority about the features of his car. Alan M. retaliates by making up a bunch of nonsense words and convincing Alex that they're features the manual didn't mention.
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