Archie and Me #73

The principal's classic solution to his headache problem says it all — on the cover of this 1975 Archie Series entry, Mr. Weatherbee gestures toward the Detention Room while a frazzled teacher clutches her head in despair, and sure enough, Archie can be spotted through the doorway cheerfully causing chaos right on cue. The bright, punchy color work by Barry Grossman gives the gag real pop, and the Dan DeCarlo pencils (inked by Rudy Lapick, lettered by Bill Yoshida) deliver that perfectly timed comedic beat the series does so well. If you've ever wondered who the real source of Riverdale's administrative headaches is, this cover answers the question with a smile.