Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #175

The cover of this May 1985 issue says it all — a crowd of colorful robots has gathered around a television set broadcasting "guaranteed underarm protection against rust," while Archie and a wide-eyed pal look on in amused disbelief at what the speech bubble calls "the first commercial for robots!" Dan DeCarlo's cover art brings a delightful parade of boxy, cheerful mechanical characters in every shape and color imaginable, making the gag feel both absurd and perfectly at home in Riverdale. Inside, writer George Gladir and artist Samm Schwartz serve up "Brain Trust," promising the kind of lighthearted fun that made Archie's Pals 'n' Gals a perennial favorite.