Archie #5

Three teens — red-headed Archie, dark-haired Veronica, and blonde Betty — huddle together around a glowing jukebox labeled "Hi-Fi," their eyes fixed on the song selections in a moment that feels effortlessly real and relatable. Veronica Fish's cover art brings a fresh, contemporary energy to these beloved Riverdale characters, rendered with warm colors and a lived-in charm that suits Mark Waid's modern reimagining of the series perfectly. Issue #5 of this 2016 volume is a fine example of why this run earned so much affection from longtime fans and newcomers alike.