Life with Archie #218
In "Tinkling Tones of Treachery," a mysterious foreigner named Paingankar Singh arrives in Riverdale with a priceless artifact, the Star of Ranjipur, only to use a hypnotic bell to put the town to sleep and steal it—leaving behind a fragile glass replica. When Veronica’s scream shatters the fake, Archie must take the lead in tracking down the thief before the real gem is lost forever. Written by Frank Doyle and illustrated by Stan Goldberg, with colors by Barry Grossman and letters by Bill Yoshida, this 1980 adventure features a cover by Goldberg that captures the moment of suspense.
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A foreigner named Paingankar Singh presents Mr. Lodge with the treasured Star of Ranjipur, puts everyone to sleep with a hypnotic bell, and then steals it to sell for profit. Luckily, his poor glass substitute shatters when Veronica screams and it's up to Archie to catch the thief.
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