Betty and Me #172

A science class has never looked this lively — Betty enthusiastically tells Archie that their new microscope magnifies up to 300 times, while Archie quips he hopes it's powerful enough to spot his allowance, getting a laugh from classmates as a teacher writes homework assignments on the chalkboard behind them. Dan and Jim DeCarlo pack the scene with warm, familiar energy, filling the classroom with recognizable Riverdale faces and the kind of everyday humor that made this series such an enduring treat. This January 1989 issue is a cheerful snapshot of Archie Series storytelling at its most easygoing and fun.