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Bite Sized Archie @bitesizedarchie.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

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Bite Sized Archie #28 “Con-Versations” by Ron Cacace and Vincent Lovallo.

Chuck Clayton, comic book creator, is sitting behind a table with his art on display. We can see that his booth has comics propped up for sale, samples of his artwork in a binder, and a sign that says “CHUCK CLAYTON’S COOL COMICS!”

Panel 1

We see multiple after-images of Archie Andrews next to Chuck’s table, scanning all around his booth for people.

ARCHIE, obviously not looking at Chuck’s art, just looking for girls: Hey Chuck, have you seen Betty or Veronica or Cheryl or Toni or Josie or Valerie or Sabrina around?

CHUCK, unamused with the conversation: Nope, I’ve been work-

ARCHIE, another word balloon interrupting Chuck’s response: Bye!

Panel 2

RANDOLPH is where ARCHIE was before, next to Chuck’s table and on the left side of the panel. He’s talking Chuck’s ear off.

RANDOLPH:
And on page 3, panel 2, when you had two characters talking to one another, is that a JuJu reference? Page 7 also has a moment where two of the characters make eye contact, is it official that they’re now a couple in canon? I’m currently debating this in 3 different group chats so if you could please provide an official in-universe explanation of their relationship it would be greatly appreciated and I can update the official Wiki page.

CHUCK, not paying attention, exhausted with the conversation and just humoring him: Yes, it’s all canon, Randolph!

Panel 3

Reggie Mantle has shown up now! He’s taken the place of Randolph on the left side of the panel.

REGGIE: You should do a comic about me! Starring me and featuring me! It’ll be huge!

CHUCK, ignoring Reggie and drawing/sketching on some paper: Just like your ego, Reggie!

Panel 4
Jughead is here! Chuck is still sitting at his table.

JUGHEAD, impressed with what he’s seeing at Chuck’s table: Your art is amazing, what’s your secret?

CHUCK, smiling, looking directly at the reader with a tear in his eye: Patience!