Archie and Me #74

The cover of this June 1975 issue delivers a perfectly timed two-panel gag: Archie clutches a "Dieting Made Easy" book and cheerfully tells a portly gentleman on a scale that his special diet only requires avoiding "three things" — cafeterias, restaurants, and refrigerators — sending the poor fellow reeling in dismay. Up top, a lively header vignette shows Archie and friends dancing, setting a bright, breezy tone throughout. Dan DeCarlo's clean, expressive linework wrings every drop of humor from the setup, making this a charming slice of Riverdale's lighthearted humor at its best.