Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #26
In "Brute Farce," Archie’s antics take a hilarious turn when Miss Grundy sends him to Mr. Weatherbee for talking in class, resulting in a humiliating sign that reads "I shall not whisper!" Written with sharp comedic timing and brought to life by Bill Vigoda’s expressive art, this 1963 classic captures Archie’s endless struggle to outwit authority—while accidentally making things worse. The cover by Samm Schwartz perfectly captures the chaos, with Archie’s mischievous grin and the looming presence of the principal.
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Miss Grundy takes Archie to Mr. Weatherbee for talking in class. Mr. Weatherbee makes Archie wear a sign that says "I shall not whisper!" Archie keeps trying to get around the ban and gets deeper and deeper in trouble with Mr. Weatherbee.
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