Life with Archie #52
In "The Whistler vs. The Man From R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E.," Archie’s world gets a high-stakes twist as Mr. Lodge’s priceless diamond becomes the target of a mysterious agent known only as Smoke Man—able to vanish through keyholes with eerie precision. With the C.R.U.S.H. organization’s latest operative on the move, A.R.C.H.I.E. and J.U.G.H.E.A.D. must outthink a foe who’s as elusive as he is dangerous. Written by Frank Doyle and illustrated by Bob White, this 1966 adventure brings a thrilling spy-suspense edge to Riverdale’s usual charm, with cover art by Bob White capturing the tension in every line.
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Mr. Lodge's magnificent diamond is protected by state-of-the art booby traps, but they're no match for the C.R.U.S.H. agent Smoke Man, who can vaporize in and out of keyholes. It's up to A.R.C.H.I.E. and J.U.G.H.E.A.D. to stop this condensed C.R.U.S.H. creep.
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