Credits
Writer(s):
Bill Golliher (credited); Dan Parent (credited)
Penciller(s):
Dan Parent (credited)
Inker(s):
Rudy Lapick (credited)
Colorist(s):
Barry Grossman (credited)
Letterer(s):
Bill Yoshida (credited)
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).