Credits
Writer(s):
Bill Golliher; Dan Parent
Penciller(s):
Dan Parent
Inker(s):
Rudy Lapick
Colorist(s):
Barry Grossman
Letterer(s):
Bill Yoshida
Subject Matter
Genres:
humorous, teen
Feature(s):
Archie & Friends
Character(s):
Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones; Reggie Mantle; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; The Croutons (a local band); Mr. Steadman (a producer for Mad Dog Records)
Synopsis:
Inspired by a local group, Archie and the gang reform the band under the name "Pearl Jelly." They then score a gig where a record producer will be at, but Reggie sabotages the group in order to get a solo contract.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:
Miscellaneous
Pages:
11
Notes:
The story is told in two parts: Part One (6 pages) and Part 2 (5 pages). The new names for the Archies include Pearl Jelly (a homage to Pearl Jam) and Smashing Cumquats (a homage to the Smashing Pumpkins).
No credits listed in this digest, credits from the index of the original printing.