Jughead's Double Digest #177
In "Best Friends," Archie's world gets turned upside down when Mr. Lodge's aggressive business move puts Pop Tate's malt shop in jeopardy, forcing Archie and Veronica to consider a surprising offer. Tensions rise at a Riverdale High reunion when old friendships fray and new ones spark—especially when Moose shocks everyone by revealing his real first name and announcing his run for mayor. Written by Michael Uslan and illustrated by Norm Breyfogle, Stan Goldberg, and Joe Rubinstein, with colors by Glenn Whitmore and letters by Jack Morelli, this 2012 Double Digest story captures the heart and humor of Riverdale with a mix of rivalry, loyalty, and unexpected leadership. The cover by Ron Frenz and Al Milgrom perfectly captures the moment’s electric energy.
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Mr. Lodge buys up all the restaurants on the same block with Pop Tate, and decides that Archie and Veronica should make Pop a small offer on his malt shop before he has to declare bankruptcy. Midge and Moose break up and each finds someone else. Tempers flare during a Riverdale High reunion at the malt shop over Mr. Lodge's business tactics. When things look bleak, Moose announces his true first name and that's he's running for mayor of Riverdale.
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