Life with Archie #173
In "The Clutch of the Idol, Part I," Archie and the gang accompany Mr. Lodge to his newly purchased rustic cabin, where a mysterious Indian caretaker—originally from the Bronx—shares a chilling local legend about a creature known as Wide End. With Dan DeCarlo’s signature art and Barry Grossman’s vibrant colors, this 1976 issue blends small-town charm with a touch of eerie folklore, all under the cover by Dan DeCarlo.
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Archie and the girls go with Mr. Lodge to check out a rustic cabin and land he bought. The Indian caretaker (who is really from the Bronx) tells them the legend of a local creature called Wide End.
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