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In "These Changing Times," Archie's quiet afternoon with Betty takes a turn when Jughead drops a bombshell: Mr. Lodge has banished Reggie and cut off his relationship with Veronica. As Reggie’s new minibike earns him unexpected attention, Archie rushes to check on Veronica, leaving Betty stranded—while Jughead casually finishes both their chocolate sodas. Written and illustrated by Dexter Taylor, with inks by Jon D'Agostino, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Bill Yoshida, this 1982 slice of small-town drama features Dan DeCarlo’s signature cover art, capturing the chaos with a classic Archie flair.
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When Reggie impresses Veronica with his new minibike, she drops her plans with Archie. Betty tells Archie she'll go to Pop's with him, and they are having a nice time until Jughead arrives with the news that Mr. Lodge threw Reggie out and forbade him to see Veronica. Archie runs off to see her, leaving Betty behind, and Jughead gets to finish both their chocolate sodas.
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