Betty #146

A birthday dinner at the fancy Chez Ritz sets a sweet, romantic mood on the cover of this 2005 issue, where Archie and Betty stroll arm-in-arm past a uniformed doorman — their playful exchange making it clear that Betty would rather have Archie's company than all the fine dining in the world. Stan Goldberg's pencils and Bob Smith's inks bring the couple to life with that warm, expressive charm the series does so well. With T. Templeton writing and a story called "Dancing Paws" waiting inside, issue #146 is a delightful pick for any fan of Riverdale's most genuinely lovable girl-next-door.