Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #47

In "It's Ornamental," Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #47 (1968), the news that Mr. Weatherbee is retiring sends ripples through Riverdale, prompting the kids to shower him with unexpected kindness—only to accidentally offend him by treating him like a frail elder. Written and drawn by Bob Bolling, with inks by Mario Acquaviva and letters by Bill Yoshida, this heartfelt moment captures the kids’ well-meaning but clumsy attempt to honor their principal, all set against the backdrop of a school year winding down. The cover by Dan DeCarlo and Rudy Lapick perfectly captures the lighthearted tension of the moment.