Archie at Riverdale High #97

Ancient Rome comes alive — or rather, burns — on Dan DeCarlo's cover for this 1984 issue, as Archie in a cape and sandals carries a blonde companion through a classical colonnade while a rowdy crew of warriors and Vikings looms menacingly on the wall above, flames flickering in the background. The cover teaser "What did Archie and friends do while Rome burned?" sets up "The History Lesson" with just the right mix of chaos and comedy. It's a fun slice of Riverdale humor with a distinctly ancient twist.