Cover of Issue #272

Issue

Issue #272

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Description

In this issue of Archie, Riverdale's teenagers face quirky challenges including a mysterious dark spot that lets its holder pass through walls. Archie tries to dodge chores while navigating his relationships and school life, with appearances from Betty, Veronica, Jughead, and others adding to the lively small-town atmosphere.

Issue Details

Series

Archie (1960)

Issue Number

#272

Release Date

May 9, 1978

Cover Price

$0.35

Cover Date

July 1978

Page Count

36 pages

Age Rating

CCA

UPC

0271000696507

Series Details

Publisher

Archie Comics

Type

Regular Series

Status

Completed

Run

1960 - 2015

Issues Count

553

Genres

Comedy, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Horror, Superhero, Adventure, Fantasy, Anthro, Crime, Drama, Sports

Format

Standard

Original Language

English

Language

English

Creators

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Barry Grossman

Barry Grossman

Colorist

Bill Yoshida

Bill Yoshida

Letterer

Bob Montana

Bob Montana

Writer

Dan DeCarlo

Dan DeCarlo

Penciller

Dan Decarlo Jr.

Penciller

Frank Doyle

Frank Doyle

Writer

George Gladir

George Gladir

Writer

Joe Edwards

Joe Edwards

Inker, Letterer, Writer, Penciller

Vernon Gibson

Inker

Characters

Archie Andrews

Archie Andrews

Achibald Andrews

Betty Cooper

Betty Cooper

Elizabeth Cooper

Fred Andrews

Fred Andrews

Frederick Andrews

Jughead Jones

Jughead Jones

Forsythe Pendleton Jones lll

Mr. Weatherbee

Mr. Weatherbee

Waldo Weatherbee

Ms. Grundy

Ms. Grundy

Geraldine Grundy

Pop Tate

Pop Tate

Terry Tate

Reggie Mantle

Reggie Mantle

Reginald Mantle III

Veronica Lodge

Veronica Lodge

Veronica Lodge

Professor Flutesnoot

Professor Flutesnoot

Elmer Benjamin Flutesnoot

Li'l Jinx

Li'l Jinx

Jinx Holliday

Hap Holliday

Hap Holliday

Happy Holliday

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