Archie #497

Jughead has apparently found the ultimate shortcut to home improvement — skateboarding through a room with a paint roller and a tray full of yellow paint — and the cover of Archie #497 captures the gleeful chaos perfectly. A startled, paint-splattered Archie leaps back through a doorway as Jughead rolls confidently past, crown and all, boasting "I can paint the room in minutes!" Stan Goldberg's pencils and Bob Smith's inks give the gag that signature Riverdale warmth, making this July 2000 issue a cheerful snapshot of the gang's endlessly entertaining misadventures.