Archie #394

Dilton's lab is bubbling over with beakers, coils, and contraptions in this December 1991 issue of Archie, but the real comedy comes from Archie's deadpan rejection of whatever concoction his brainy pal has whipped up — "On second thought, Dilton, I'd rather have a cup of tea!" The cover, penciled by Dan DeCarlo and inked by Alison Flood, captures the duo's mismatched dynamic perfectly, with a crestfallen Dilton muttering "Oh, drat!" amid his elaborate setup. Familiar faces from the Riverdale gang peek in from the corner portrait box, making this a cheerful slice of classic Archie humor.