Betty and Me #179

In "The Kindest Cut," Archie’s attempt to help Betty by borrowing Mr. Lodge’s mower goes hilariously awry when he can’t start it, leading to a chaotic chain of mishaps that leaves a trail of damaged lawns and a lost mower in the creek. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with Stan Goldberg’s lively art, Rudy Lapick’s crisp inks, Barry Grossman’s bright colors, and Bill Yoshida’s sharp lettering, this 1989 classic captures the chaos of teenage good intentions. The cover by Dan DeCarlo and Jim DeCarlo perfectly captures the moment’s slapstick tension.