Archie & Friends #142

Part 3 of the "Freshman Year: The Missing Chapters" arc puts Reggie Mantle front and center, and this cover by Bill Galvan and Al Milgrom captures his smug charm perfectly — a backpack-slung Reggie strolls away from a stunned Archie, Betty, Veronica, and Jughead, declaring he's already found new "pals 'n' gals" in high school. It's a fun, character-driven snapshot of Riverdale's resident schemer navigating the social jungle of freshman year, with the gang's wide-eyed reactions doing all the comedic heavy lifting. Batton Lash's story focus on Reggie makes this installment a treat for anyone who loves seeing the gang's dynamics from a slightly more self-satisfied perspective.