Life with Archie #117
In "The Pad Fad," Archie faces a rare moment of uncertainty, torn between big life choices like college and protesting the war, while Reggie remains blissfully certain that anyone who disagrees with him is simply wrong. Written by Frank Doyle and illustrated by Bob Bolling, this 1972 slice of teen life captures a quiet moment of introspection amid the usual Riverdale chaos, with vibrant colors by Barry Grossman and crisp lettering by Bill Yoshida. The cover by Dan DeCarlo and Henry Scarpelli perfectly captures the era’s playful spirit.
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Archie is confused because can't make up his mind on issues like whether to go to college or whether to protest the war, while Reggie is always happy because he believes anyone who disagrees with him is wrong.
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