Archie #4

Issue four of Mark Waid's reimagined Archie series promises answers to the mystery that's been buzzing through Riverdale, with the cover boldly declaring "#LipstickIncident REVEALED." Annie Wu's cover art frames a smitten, guitar-toting Archie gazing up at a confident dark-haired young woman who dominates the composition, her windswept hair and easy poise making quite an impression — while a blonde girl and a dark-haired boy watch the scene unfold from the background. It's a fresh, stylish take on small-town teenage drama that makes this 2016 series feel genuinely alive.