Archie #358

The punchline is right there on the cover of this July 1988 issue — Betty and Veronica jog along a walking trail in their workout gear while a sheepish Archie trudges behind them clutching a gas can, his broken-down car smoking in the background. Dan DeCarlo's artwork captures the gag perfectly: the girls ask if Archie is walking to get in shape, and his deflated reply makes it clear his jalopy has struck again. It's a warm, cheerful slice of Riverdale humor that reminds you exactly why this series has such enduring appeal.