Archie Showcase Digest #23
In "Early Bird!", Archie tries to keep the peace among his three suitors by taking Betty, Veronica, and Cheryl to the prom—only to find their rivalry heating up in the most unexpected ways. Written and drawn by Dan Parent, with inks by Jim Amash and colors by Barry Grossman, this charming 2025 digestspective captures the classic Archie chaos with a fresh, playful energy. The cover by Bill Galvan and Jim Amash perfectly captures the lighthearted tension of the moment.
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In order to quell the competitiveness of his three suitors, Archie decides to take Betty, Veronica and Cheryl to the prom. But that only increases the competitiveness of Veronica and Cheryl.
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