Archie and Me #124

The split-panel cover of Archie and Me #124 perfectly captures the eternal war of wits between students and faculty — Principal Weatherbee posts a "No Loitering in the Hallway" sign, declaring that principals must be "one step ahead of the students," while below, Archie and a pal demonstrate they're already "two steps ahead of the principal" by ducking behind a trash can to avoid detection. Stan Goldberg's cover art delivers the gag with crisp, warm humor that makes this 1980 issue an instant charmer. With George Gladir writing and Samm Schwartz handling art and lettering inside, this is Riverdale's brand of lighthearted school-day comedy at its most cheerful.