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In "Hat Trick," Archie and the gang embark on a tropical treasure hunt at the Cabot estate in Latin America, only to uncover a far more dangerous secret than gold—stolen bank money and a plot that puts them in real peril. With a wild twist of fate, their escape comes from an unlikely hero: Juanita, a feisty old burro with a fondness for Alex, who shows her affection in the most memorable way possible. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with vibrant art by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino, and colors by Barry Grossman, this 1979 adventure features a cover by Dan DeCarlo.
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The gang goes to the Cabot land in Latin America, where they look for buried Spanish treasure. The only treasure actually there is a lot of money that the caretaker and his assistants have been stealing from Mexican banks. When the kids discover the money, their lives are in danger, but they're saved by a cantankerous old burro, Juanita, who has taken a fancy to Alex and expresses her love by kicking him.
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