Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #228

A sun-drenched park sets the scene on Dan DeCarlo and Rudy Lapick's charming cover, where Betty rides her own bicycle alongside Archie while quipping that there are "many reasons" she doesn't see much of him — and the punchline lands in the panel below, where Veronica commandeers a tandem bike with Archie while a stunned Betty looks on. Dick Malmgren and DeCarlo bring their reliable warmth to this December 1974 issue, capturing the gentle romantic rivalry that makes this series so endlessly enjoyable. If you've ever had a friend who has a knack for turning up at exactly the wrong moment, you'll recognize the comedy immediately.