Archie #598

That eternal triangle gets a fresh spin in Archie #598, featuring the story "The Volunteer." The cover — penciled by Stan Goldberg and inked by Bob Smith — captures Archie standing in the middle, hand to chin in classic indecision, surrounded by a shower of floating hearts while Veronica (arms crossed, looking none too pleased) and Betty (hands on hips in a pink tracksuit) flank him from either side. The cover copy teases that Archie, already overwhelmed by his own love-life complications, may be volunteering to help a friend navigate the very same romantic chaos — a setup that promises plenty of the warm, good-natured humor that has made this series a favorite for generations.