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Life with Archie#234
Cover: Dan DeCarlo

Life with Archie #234

Nov 1982 · Archie · 0.60 USD
“The Traffic Jam Left a Bitter Taste or Bad Luck at the Cloverleaf”

In "The Traffic Jam Left a Bitter Taste or Bad Luck at the Cloverleaf," Dilton's van goes missing, sending Archie and the gang on a surprisingly aerial rescue mission with Archie's uncle—only to discover the culprit was a delayed alarm system that left the van stranded in plain sight. Written and illustrated by Bob Bolling, with inks by Rudy Lapick, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Bill Yoshida, this 1982 classic blends suburban charm with a touch of whimsical detective work, all capped by Dan DeCarlo’s iconic cover.

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writer, artist Bob Bolling · inker Rudy Lapick · colorist Barry Grossman · letterer Bill Yoshida · cover Dan DeCarlo

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writer, artist Bob Bolling
letterer Bill Yoshida
cover pencils Dan DeCarlo

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Dilton's van is stolen but the boys find it while traveling in a helicopter with Archie's uncle. They are able to observe Dilton's delayed alarm system and the van is recovered.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).