Betty #147

Betty Cooper is in peak form on this cheerful 2005 Archie Comics cover, sprinting ahead in her pink athletic gear while a trio of admirers — including the instantly recognizable Archie — jogs behind her, hearts literally floating in the air in her wake. Stan Goldberg's pencils and Bob Smith's inks capture the breezy fun of Riverdale at its best, with the tagline "Are You A… Betty?" adding a playful, self-aware wink to the whole scene. With a story titled "Cinder-Betty" waiting inside, this issue promises a lighthearted spin on a familiar fairy tale from the reliable team of George Gladir and Stan Goldberg.