Archie & Friends #2

The Riverdale gang hits the sand in full summer-vacation mode on this cheerful cover by Jeff Shultz — Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead strumming a guitar on a rock, and the rest of the crew dancing, lounging, and frolicking alongside a very energetic white dog under a bright sun. It's a warm, infectiously fun snapshot of everything that makes Archie Comics such a reliable good time, brought to life with Shultz's clean, expressive linework. Dan Parent handles both writing and art duties inside, promising that "Beach Party Blossom" delivers plenty of the breezy, sun-soaked charm the cover so cheerfully advertises.