Life with Archie #176
In "The Image Makers?", Captain Archie leads a mission to the mysterious Planet Clonis, where the arrival of Earth's starship sparks an eerie encounter with what appears to be a welcoming alien civilization. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life by Stan Goldberg’s dynamic art, with inks by Jon D'Agostino and colors by Barry Grossman, this 1976 adventure blends sci-fi intrigue with the classic Archie charm—complete with a cover by Goldberg and D'Agostino that captures the moment of revelation.
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The Starship Rivda approaches the Planet Clonis, and Captain Archie beams down to meet the inhabitants. He then tells Betty and Veronica to land on the planet, but it turns out to be a hologram created to lure the Earthlings into a ritual execution.
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