Betty #182

Betty #182 brings a thoroughly charming 2009 snapshot of Riverdale's favorite girl-next-door, with cover pencils by Stan Goldberg and inks by Bob Smith. The cover shows Betty planting a kiss on a wide-eyed, starry-faced Archie — lipstick marks on his cheek and a colorful burst of stars swirling around him — while he clutches a smartphone and exclaims, "Now that's what I call instant messaging!!" It's a sweet, funny scene that captures the gang's timeless warmth updated with a very 2009 tech twist, making this a fun addition to any Archie collection.