Archie Comics Digest #86

A sunny beach scene sets the mood for this 128-page digest, with Dan DeCarlo's art capturing Betty lounging in the sand while a smitten Archie rests his head in her lap — and a wisecracking Jughead nearby offering his own commentary on the softness of beach sand. Celebrating Archie Comics' 45th anniversary in 1987, this digest packs in plenty of fun, including a camping story by the multi-talented Joe Edwards, who handled the writing, art, inking, and lettering himself. It's a cheerful summer package that showcases the easygoing charm that has kept these characters beloved for decades.