Archie Showcase Digest #15

This digest-sized collection spotlights Archie and his closest friends during their freshman year, and the cover by penciler Bill Galvan and inker Bob Smith perfectly sets the tone — Archie, backpack-laden and grinning, is flanked by Veronica, Betty, Jughead, and a fifth pal, all looking like they're ready to take on high school together. The warm burst of orange and yellow radiating behind the group gives the whole image an energetic, optimistic feel that suits the "Freshman Year" theme beautifully. At $9.99, this 2023 digest offers a generous read celebrating the Archie Comics Digest's 50th anniversary in style.